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J.B. (Bev) Bielman Oral History Interview
In this interview, J.B. Bielman discusses his personal background and his work in the logging industry. Bielman discusses the land he has cultivated and talks about the work he has done on it. He also talks about the tools he has used as a logger,…
George and Lois Best Oral History Interview
In this interview, George and Lois Best describe their childhoods growing up in Oregon. In recalling his childhood, George notes that he was born in Minnesota, but moved to Oregon when he was five years old. Lois states that she was born in Michigan…
Peg Herring Oral History Interview
This interview with Peg Herring begins with a discussion of her background. Born into a military family, Herring's early experiences were marked by frequent relocations, instilling a love for exploration and nature. Her fascination with space and the…
Disability and Queer Story Circle
In this story circle, participants share personal experiences based on prompts related to care, identity, and advocacy. The conversation begins with the facilitator explaining the process and offering a few prompts. Participants then offer anecdotes…
Lynne Gray Oral History Interview
In this interview, Lynne Gray discusses her participation in rodeo throughout her life. She begins by discussing other rodeo competitors of the 1980s. She notes that as someone who participates in rodeo herself, she is close with many of the other…
Brian Bolduc Oral History Interview
Brian Bolduc is the Assistant Director of Business and Sales at Goschie Farms in Silverton, Oregon, a commissioner for the Oregon Hop Commission, and board member of the Oregon Brewers Guild. Bolduc's parents owned a bed and breakfast, where the…
Tony Lawrence Oral History Interview
Tony Lawrence is the co-founder and Brewmaster at Boneyard Brewery. In this interview, Lawrence talks about growing up in Southern California, beach and hot rod culture, his interest in snowboarding, his move to Tahoe and Bend to pursue snowboarding,…
Trans Story Circle #2
In this story circle, participants take turns sharing their stories regarding their experience of gender. The gathering’s co-facilitator, Juniper Alliston, explains that the goal of this conversation is for the individual participants to talk about…
Betty Reynolds Oral History Interview
In the interview, Betty Reynolds discusses her upbringing in Portland, Oregon and her high school experience at Woodrow Wilson High School where she was very involved. She notes that she participated in student council, was a cheerleader, and was…
Marianne Dickson Oral History Interview
In this interview, Marianne Dickson begins by describing her upbringing in a suburb of Chicago. She talks about how she became interested in design at a young age, and went on to earn an undergraduate degree at the International Academy of Design and…