Dublin Core
Title
Bill Coleman Oral History Interview
Description
Bill Coleman is part of a large multigenerational hop growing family, primarily based in St. Paul and Mt. Angel. In his interview Coleman talks about his family’s history with hops in the Willamette Valley, growing up in a farming family, jobs he did as a child and adult, and the strong work ethic and values that were part of his upbringing. He also talks about the rapid expansion of farm land his family experienced in the 1950s through 1970s, the locations of the farms throughout the counties of the Valley, business relationships with other farming families and the monks at Mt. Angel Abbey, labor history and changes over time, and technologies he developed to improve efficiencies. He addresses the roles of different family members in current company structure, how to hand down knowledge through generations, and how they value communication. He shares his thoughts on his own travels and the value he places on meeting new people and appreciating the place he is from. In addition to interviewer Tiah Edmunson-Morton, Coleman's sister Jane Wavra and great niece Michelle McKay were also present.
Creator
Bill Coleman
Source
Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives Oral History Collection (OH 35)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
March 8, 2017
Contributor
Tiah Edmunson-Morton
Format
Born Digital Video
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
OH35-coleman-bill-20170308
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Tiah Edmunson-Morton
Interviewee
Bill Coleman
Location
Jane Wavra residence, Mt. Angel, Oregon
Original Format
Born Digital Video
Duration
2:21:44
OHMS Object
Interview Format
video