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Homer Davis Oral History Interview
In this interview, Homer Davis discusses his experiences growing up on a farm in Oregon and his family life. He discusses the chores he and his siblings were expected to do on the farm, and provides a description of what each of his brothers did…
Erik Frank Oral History Interview
Erik Frank is the Marketing Manager for Deschutes Brewery. In his interview, Frank discusses growing up in Harrisburg, PA, Boy Scouts and leadership, and his success in high school (which didn’t translate to success in college until he found the…
Ben Edmunds Oral History Interview
Ben Edmunds is the founding Brewmaster at Breakside Brewery in Portland, Oregon. In his interview, Edmunds talks about growing up in Michigan, attending Yale University, where he majored in Spanish, and his experiences with outdoor and wilderness…
Joe Casey Oral History Interview
Joe Casey works with Anheuser-Busch's craft brew and hops teams, and formerly worked as the brewmaster at Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. In his interview, Casey talks about his upbringing and hobbies in childhood, attending college in Oregon, and…
Don and Eunice Davis Oral History Interview
In this interview, Don and Eunice Davis discuss their family backgrounds, their childhoods, and how they both ended up living in Oregon. At the outset, Don talks about his parents, siblings, and the work he did on his parents' farm when he was young.…
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…