An audio recording of an oral history of C. Norman Winningstad about the developent of the high-tech business in Washington County, Oregon. There is an index of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of C. Norman Winningstad about the developent of the high-tech business in Washington County, Oregon. There is an index of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of C. Norman Winningstad about the developent of the high-tech business in Washington County, Oregon. There is an index of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of C. Norman Winningstad about the developent of the high-tech business in Washington County, Oregon. There is a transcript of Part 1 of this interview, as well as the interviewer's summary and index.
An audio recording of an oral history of Bert Hawkins talking about the Agribusiness Council of Oregon. The recording was done through the “Story Notes” program. Hawkins is from Ontario, Oregon, where he runs a farming operation mainly focusing on livestock and small grains on about twenty-five thousand acres, with approximately 1200-1500 of those acres being farmed and the rest grazed. It is a family operation with his sons running different portions of it. Hawkins is a big supporter and was one of the early joiners of the Agribusiness Council of Oregon (ABC). Since he was in high school, Hawkins saw the need for collaboration between the urban business society and the rural agricultural areas. Hawkins served on the board for a few years for ABC but he was not as active as he would have liked. He also thinks that ABC has not been as active in eastern Oregon as he wishes it would be. Hawkins also talks about Oregon’s reliance on its export markets as about 80% of Oregon’s products are exported. ABC and the agricultural sectors in Oregon need to work together in order to expand and build a stronger base for more exports. At the time of the interview, Hawkins was pleased with the administration in ABC and their strong focus on export markets. And he encourages people to get involved with ABC. Hawkins finishes by talking about the competitive food business, specifically looking at the meat industry. About halfway through the interview, a phone rings and the interview is paused for a second as they answer the phone.
An audio recording of an oral history of Felix McCullough, including the history of Scoggins Valley, logging, the Tillamook burn, neighboring farmers, and rapid changes in the valley. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Felix McCullough, including the history of Scoggins Valley, logging, the Tillamook burn, neighboring farmers, and rapid changes in the valley. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Stanley Thornblohe (or possibly Thornblad) from Patton Valley about his experiences in the logging industry. Tape says Tree Farmer of the Year 1982.
An audio recording of an oral history of Gus Moelly about C.C. Ruth and Company, a feed store in Cornelius, Oregon. Moelly grew up in South Dakota working on a farm. When offered a position to work for the feed store in Oregon in about 1936, he took it. The feed store was run by Charlie Ruth, who took over the manager position in about 1934. Moelly describes how Ruth ran the feed plant, buying and selling grain, and eventually starting his own brand of animal feed, later named Champion Brand. Ruth started selling the Purina “checkerboard square” Feeds in about 1946. Before taking over the store, Ruth was an instructor at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Moelly talks about the decrease in small production farms and the increase in large production farms and small, suburban interest in livestock. It was an “exit” from the farm. There was also an explosion in ownership of horses in Washington County. As tractors replaced the need for horses on the farms, there was an increased interest in horses for riding purposes. Moelly talks about how the store was only a feed store and though people sometimes called on them, they were not veterinarians or county agents and did not sell produce like other feed stores might have done. Moelly talks about his retirement from the store that was happening in the coming weeks after the recorded interview and how his son, Jerry, was going to officially take over. A change that Jerry was planning on implementing followed the community’s demands to sell more horse tack in the store. Moelly and the interviewer finish by talking about Charlie Ruth again and describing his physical and personal characteristics as well as the C.C. Award that was introduced to the Washington County Fair. At the time of the recording, it was the oldest continuous, rotating award at the fair and they mention a few of the first people who won the award.
An audio recording of an oral history of Bill Eberly, about coming to Oregon three times: twice in a wagon in 1891 and 1899; and once in a railroad boxcar, in 1905. He settled in the hills northwest of Banks.
An audio recording of an oral history of Garry Shields on his involvment in the Premium Picture Company in Hillsboro and the movie business in general. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of a talk to a class of young students by Dr. Margaret Gilbert on Forest Grove in the 19th century. Students ask questions during the talk.
Recording of a presentation by a young student on Helvetia, Oregon. Possibly intended to accompany a slide show. First minute of recording is classical music.
Recording of a presentation by young students on historical landmarks near Laurel, Oregon. One minute of fiddle music is followed by students presenting a project on historic landmarks such as Old Farmington School, Lewis Cementery, historic farms, and the Laurel community. Possibly created to accompany a slide show, as images are referenced.
An audio recording of an oral history of Florence Gross on the early nineteenth century in Washington County, Oregon. Mostly talking specifically on the town of Orenco, Gross describes the roles of the nurseries and the church in the community. Through the interview, she talks about particular aspects of the town including a local bachelor who went to the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Pittock Mansion and the changing ownership of another large mansion in Orenco, the Barby-Howe House on Sauvies Island, the physical layout of the buildings in Orenco in the 1930s, and the Orenco Herald newspaper. Gross had grown up in Missouri and came to Oregon in 1928. She mentions the social activities that were available including spelling bees, dances, ice skating, a male chorus, the golf course, and the school putting on “county” fairs. She talks about the nurseries in the area and how they got started, mentioning the Western Plant Nursery, Mr. Oliver, and Mr. Solvo. Gross then describes why many of the nurseries did not last because they would not diversify their products, unlike the Thomason nursery on Sauvies Island that did diversify and was successful. She mentions the Orenco apples and then finishes with describing Orenco as a place that people liked to live. There are two mostly full transcripts of the interview, the second one having written, edited comments. Both transcripts leave out some of the inaudible sentences and transition statements, and there is no break in the type between interviewer and interviewee. There is a lot of background noise and other voices in the recording.
Part two of an audio recording of an oral history of Elva Rossi and her life in Beaverton, Oregon, recorded on October 26, 1982. Rossi continues with talking about growing crops on her dad’s farm and how he got them to Portland. She describes traveling by horse for about 2.5 hours to Portland to shop and the stores they stopped at. In 1900, her father left their farm and opened up a saloon that was very law abiding and kept until the Prohibition. Rossi attended Beaverton Grade School, Lincoln High School in Portland, and then Normal School to become a teacher. After teaching all of the grades in a one-room schoolhouse, Rossi left teaching to be a bookkeeper at Standard Oil company and then the Bank of California as a file clerk and in the analysis department. Rossi got married in 1935 but was divorced after only seven years. After her divorce, she was able to get a full time job again until she moved back to Portland to be with her sick mother. While living at home, she worked at Portland Trust in the analysis department. Rossi mentions the Columbus Day Storm, the Klu Klux Klan, and special holidays. From talking about family life with her grandparents to her friends in her youth and going to dances, Rossi describes life in Beaverton. A couple teachers Rossi talks about area Carl Fisher and Merle Davies who were both well liked in Oregon. The interview ends in the middle of a conversation. The voices are clearly audible throughout the recording. There is a full transcript attached with penciled-in corrections.
Part one of an audio recording of an oral history of Elva Rossi and her life in Beaverton, Oregon, recorded on October 26, 1982. Rossi tells the story of how her family ended up in Oregon, starting with her grandparents on each side of her family. Her father’s side was originally from Italy and moved to Oregon in about 1870. They had a small farm on which her father had to work, forcing him to quit school after only attending it for four years. Rossi’s mother’s family is scattered throughout states across the country, but she and her parents ended up in the area of Portland, Oregon, in about 1888. Rossi’s parents likely met at school or at a community social event since they both lived in the same area. They married in 1894 and built their big house in 1912. Rossi describes each of her parents, August and Hattie Rossi, and their personalities as well as their little farm in Beaverton that Rossi grew up on. Rossi’s father died in March, 1927, leaving his business to be run by Hattie through the Great Depression. Hattie found other ways to make money also by renting out bedrooms. Rossi’s current house that she is living in was built in 1962 and she’s lived in it since. She finishes with commenting a bit about her two brothers. The voices are clearly audible throughout the recording. There is a full transcript attached with penciled-in corrections.
