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Oral Histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Gay Nineties Festival and Ballad Town U.S.A. Oral History Video Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-166
Abstract

A collection of 9 oral history video recordings collected by Pacific University student Elle Griego in June-August, 2025. The oral histories with local area residents explore the history of Forest Grove's Gay Nineties Festival and the Barbershop Ballad Contest at the Pacific University Archives.

Dates: 2025

Pacific University "Golden Guard" video on alumni experiences

 Collection
Identifier: MS-FILE-170
Abstract

A DVD produced by John Waller circa 2007, featuring a 9 min. video of Pacific University alumni from the 1930s-1950s.

Dates: circa 2007

Washington County Oral Histories Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-117
Abstract

This collection includes over 900 digitized oral histories that were contributed by cultural institutions in Washington County, Oregon. They cover topics including local history of towns in the county, local industries and agriculture, roads, railroads, the history of prominent families and pioneer times, experiences and stories about ethnic and racial groups, wars and veterans, schools, police, health services, and other topics.

Dates: 1937-2017