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Michele Wonder is a home brewer and works for Perfect Pour Services in Portland, Oregon. In her interview, Wonder talks about growing up in Long Beach, California, her education and experiences at California State University Long Beach studying…

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Steve and Rebecca Pierce are the owners of Alpha Beta Hops, an organic hop farm in Ashland. In this interview, the Pierces talk about setting up the farm, moving to Ashland in the 1990s, and their foray into growing hemp. They also discuss the…

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In this interview, Linn and Ruth Moser discuss their respective upbringings, their life together, and their experiences in the logging industry. Linn begins by describing how his family came to live in Oregon. He notes that on his mother’s side,…

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In this interview, Don Oakes, a lifelong resident of Benton County, reflects on his family's deep roots in the region dating back to his great grandfather's arrival from Missouri in 1876. He provides a brief background of his family history, offering…

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In this interview, Marvin Rowley discusses his childhood in rural Oregon, his experiences during World War II, and his family life. The interview begins with a discussion of Rowley’s early years. He states that he was born in Portland in 1924, and…

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In this interview, Paul Mortenson discusses his “idyllic” childhood growing up in Oregon. He describes the love he had for nature when he was a child, and touches on some of the major news events that took place during his youth, including the…

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Karen Sheley is co-owner and founder of East Portland’s Gateway Brewing, and is also project manager at Country Malt Group-Great Western Malting. In her interview, Sheley describes her childhood and education outside of Syracuse, NY, with her…

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Ken Whiteman is the co-founder of pFriem Family Brewers and Vice President of Oregon Brewers Guild. In his interview, Whiteman talks about growing up in Colorado and Washington, living in Germany while in elementary school, and his experiences at…

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In this interview, Monte Boggs discusses his upbringing and family life in rural Benton County near Philomath, Oregon. He talks about his family’s farm, the surrounding nature, and the community of Philomath. Boggs also describes his memories of…

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In this interview, Ralph and Stella Eagleson discuss their childhoods and family backgrounds. Ralph shares that he was born in Eddyville, Oregon, and that he grew up on a farm in a large family. He describes the farm work he helped with as a child…