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…
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 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 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…
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.
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…
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 Lois Finley on Tigard, schools, Joy Theater, and the Methodist Church. There is a transcript of this interview.
A video recording of an oral history of Linda Minor on her experience at the Forest Grove City Library in the 1990s. She shares her view of the changes that occurred in the decade – a new automated library system, expansion of the library collection,…
An audio recording of an oral history of Julia Ramirez, including migrant life as a child, citizenship, choosing to live in rural Cornelius, and her taco truck business. File includes finding aid. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Jose Jaime, including moving to Oregon, the Catholic Church, and the Valley Migrant League; part 2. File includes finding aid. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Jose Jaime, including moving to Oregon, the Catholic Church, and the Valley Migrant League; part 1. File includes finding aid. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Jim Bishop on the 4H Club, Tigard High Scool, Nellie Elwert, and E.B. Nedry. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Janette Gill on becoming a a storyteller, volunteer, fundraiser and ultimately Board President of the Cedar Mill Library in the 70s and 80s.