Interview with Bart P. Roccoberton Jr.
IntervieweeInterview with
Bart P. Roccoberton Jr.
Date9 March 2026
Mediumborn digital audio file
DimensionsDuration: 1 Hours, 11 Minutes, 53 Seconds
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineCommunity History Project Collection
Description(a) Audio file of interview with Bart P. Roccoberton Jr. He was interviewed by Samantha Hass on March 9, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut (b) Photograph of Bart P. Roccoberton Jr. (c) Photograph of Bart P. Roccoberton Jr.
Bart P. Roccoberton Jr. was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in his life.
Bart Roccoberton Jr. was interviewed in the Puppet Library at the UConn Depot Campus’ Puppet Arts Complex. Roccoberton talked extensively about his 35 years of teaching and how he got involved in the art of puppetry. Pivoting from an undergraduate interest in music and theater, Roccoberton pursued a graduate degree in puppetry and went on to lead a program for puppetry alongside his mentor, Margo. In the interview, Roccoberton explains specific puppetry techniques and aspects that are unique to the craft. He also elaborates on his love of teaching and how teaching has allowed him to solidify important connections with diverse groups of people.
Bart P. Roccoberton Jr. was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in his life.
Bart Roccoberton Jr. was interviewed in the Puppet Library at the UConn Depot Campus’ Puppet Arts Complex. Roccoberton talked extensively about his 35 years of teaching and how he got involved in the art of puppetry. Pivoting from an undergraduate interest in music and theater, Roccoberton pursued a graduate degree in puppetry and went on to lead a program for puppetry alongside his mentor, Margo. In the interview, Roccoberton explains specific puppetry techniques and aspects that are unique to the craft. He also elaborates on his love of teaching and how teaching has allowed him to solidify important connections with diverse groups of people.
Object number2024.79.61a-c
NotesSubject Note: The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Community History Project (CHP) is a public-facing initiative, focused on contemporary collecting, gathering items of the recent past as well as from events happening today. This program developed community historians to identify, document, and preserve their experiences as residents of Connecticut, and to share these experiences during a series of community presentations. The project focused on the theme "Redefining Moments of Change." Conneticans share stories of people or events who have changed their lives or how they have sparked change in the lives of others.Cataloging Note: Digitization and access to this collection is supported by a Congressionally Directed grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
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