An audio recording of an oral history of Lois Finley on Tigard, schools, Joy Theater, and the Methodist Church. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Lori Buffington on the Cedar Mill Library from the 1970s to the present including the earliest incarnation of the library when it was the Book Van.
An audio recording of an oral history of Margaret Garza, including migrant childhood, growing up in Hillsboro,and Virginia Garcia Clinic. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Maria Loredo, including her father being a bracero, coming to county as migrant in 1966, description of harsh weather conditions, and the Virginia Garcia Clinic. There is a transcript of this interview.
A video recording of an oral history of Maria Refugio Granados about her life in Mexico and transitioning to the U.S. with help from Bienestar. This interview is in Spanish.
An audio recording of an oral history of Maria Romero, including childhood in Mexico, life in Texas, work at Bird's Eye Cannery, and disussion of the formation of Centro Cultural. Physical file includes index. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Mary Packer on her early experiences volunteering as the library formed and struggled to find funding to operate, as well as the growth and expansion of the library and the yearly rummage sale, the MESS.
A video recording of an oral history of Megan Havens on the founding of Forest Grove and the early years of the Forest Grove City Library. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Muriel and Allen Van Veen on the idea to start a library in the Cedar Mill area and its development over the years.
A film about poverty in Washington County, including an introduction by Senator Wayne Morse and photos and stories from people served by Community Action Hillsboro. This edited video contains personal reflections in oral history form. Can be found on…
A video recording of an oral history of Ruth Loomis, longtime resident of Forest Grove, on her childhood and family in Forest Grove and the history of the Forest Grove library. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Sabino Sardineta, including coming to Mt. Angel seminary as a boy, working as a priest, and a discussion of labor camp conditions in the county. File includes finding aid. There is a transcript of this…
An audio recording of an oral history of Samuel (Sam) Rich, covering the history of Orenco and the nursery business in Washington County. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history with Theresa Clark on the Bracero program, and Warden & Contreras Farm 1956-1958. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Vi and Bob Metzler, early advocates and volunteers at the Cedar Mill Library, on the early days of the library, some of the bigger challenges and what it was like for Vi being one of the first paid librarians…