Jean Starker Roth Oral History Interview on Corvallis During Her Youth

Interviewee: Jean Starker Roth
Interviewer: Gary Blanchard
Interview Date: August 10, 2010
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Duration: 0:27:34
 

In this interview, Jean Starker Roth and other Corvallis residents (Gary Blanchard, Marlene Blanchard, Dick Powell and Bond Starker) discuss their ties to the city and their favorite memories of it. The group begins by discussing their memories of school, with many participants recalling their social activities in high school or their favorite memories of Oregon State University. The conversation then shifts to homes, focusing on properties constructed by family members, particularly T.J. Starker, who used to rent garages to university students with cars. Participants also discuss the historical significance of Central Park - which once held a school that was lost to fire - reflecting on evolving educational infrastructure and school relocations.

Participants then talk about neighborhood transformations, noting how Corvallis has changed over time. The conversation acknowledges the old hospital and local figures like Azalea Sage, who provided job opportunities. The historical context of these landmarks and individuals is explored. Personal narratives likewise emerge, such as Roth’s work in the Extension Service and her time living in Astoria during World War II. Brief mentions of property developments along specific streets provide glimpses of the city's ongoing change.

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Title

Jean Starker Roth Oral History Interview on Corvallis During Her Youth

Description

In this interview, Jean Starker Roth and other Corvallis residents (Gary Blanchard, Marlene Blanchard, Dick Powell and Bond Starker) discuss their ties to the city and their favorite memories of it. The group begins by discussing their memories of school, with many participants recalling their social activities in high school or their favorite memories of Oregon State University. The conversation then shifts to homes, focusing on properties constructed by family members, particularly T.J. Starker, who used to rent garages to university students with cars. Participants also discuss the historical significance of Central Park - which once held a school that was lost to fire - reflecting on evolving educational infrastructure and school relocations.

Participants then talk about neighborhood transformations, noting how Corvallis has changed over time. The conversation acknowledges the old hospital and local figures like Azalea Sage, who provided job opportunities. The historical context of these landmarks and individuals is explored. Personal narratives likewise emerge, such as Roth’s work in the Extension Service and her time living in Astoria during World War II. Brief mentions of property developments along specific streets provide glimpses of the city's ongoing change.

Creator

Jean Starker Roth

Source

Starker Forests Community Oral History Collection (OH 038)

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

August 10, 2010

Contributor

Gary Blanchard, Marlene Blanchard, Dick Powell and Bond Starker

Format

Born Digital Video

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh38-starker-roth-jean-20100810

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Gary Blanchard

Interviewee

Jean Starker Roth

Location

Corvallis, Oregon

Original Format

Born Digital Video

Duration

0:27:34

OHMS Object

Interview Format

video