6 10 74 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/roy-brooks-interview-1-2-edit-done" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Roy Brooks Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Laura Wallingford-Bacon Location The location of the interview Williamsville Hall Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Roy Brooks (2003) Description An account of the resource Roy's family moved to Newfane in 1919 when he was seven years old. He tells about growing up in "the Union district" where his father started a farm. He tells entertaining stories including a summer job as a laborer on the paving of Route 30 from Newfane to Townshend, repairing the West River Railroad after the Flood of '27, and riding the"excursion train" with his wife from Brattleboro to Newfane in a snowstorm. This recording takes place during the senor meal at Williamsville Hall and has some background noise. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laura Wallingford-Bacon Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/doris-stone-interview-final-last-edit-done" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Doris Stone Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Laura Wallingford-Bacon Location The location of the interview Brattleboro (Thompson House) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Doris Stone (2003) Description An account of the resource Doris is sharing her knowledge and memories of Williamsville with Laura who is working on a historic district application for the Village. (Doris was born in Williamsville in 1909.) During the visit, reference is made to Hastings Williams' notes on the Village from 1953. Laura is visiting Doris at Thompson House in Brattleboro and there is some background noise. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laura Wallingford-Bacon https://communitymemory.moorefreelibrary.org/files/original/9f919ebc0e54f337ade1ca253371d5c7.pdf 4cf8f9b41b2d5ca9438a3d3a58f6708f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ray Bates Description An account of the resource Interviews with Ray Bates of Newfane Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/bates-ray_2021-04-26_audioedited" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Ray Bates Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Charlene Galarneau Location The location of the interview Newfane, Vermont via Zoom Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview #3 with Ray Bates Description An account of the resource Ray Bates offers us two more stories of 1960’s life in Newfane including his involvement with the World Affairs Council and his experience running for election to the Zoning Commission. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 26, 2021 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charlene Galarneau https://communitymemory.moorefreelibrary.org/files/original/39a4319c44a77efc7f154c9307131193.pdf 1eb54ef408789aff7a2129a6b9f66342 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="500" height="140" src="https://archive.org/embed/luskin-deborah_2021-05-01_editedaudio" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Deborah Lee Luskin Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Charlene Galarneau Location The location of the interview Newfane, Vermont via Zoom Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Deborah Lee Luskin Description An account of the resource Deborah Lee Luskin shares rich stories drawn from her 37 years living in Williamsville and Townsend. From running a medical practice, to writing several books including Into the Wilderness (rooted in her Vermont experiences), to teaching literature across the State, to being the Newfane Town Moderator as well as a commentator on Vermont Public Radio, Deborah is a keen observer of Vermont political and social life. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 1, 2021 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charlene Galarneau https://communitymemory.moorefreelibrary.org/files/original/d85f305cc40874f51d44f082e1113eed.jpg 8b686bb213e58966ebea9016bec18773 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/albee-roger-2021-01-26-audio-edited_202105" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Jean Allbee Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Erica Walch Location The location of the interview Newfane, VT Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Jean Allbee Description An account of the resource Interview with Jean Allbee, who describes growing up on West Street (when it was a dirt road), playing commando on the Common with other kids, going to the big square dance, and other aspects of days gone by. She also discusses her 30 year career teaching first and second grade, including the board game she made that was a big hit with her students. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 18, 2021 Subject The topic of the resource Newfane, VT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Erica Walch Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/julian-jonathan-2021-04-05-audio-edited" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Interview with Jonathan Julian Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Pat Halloran Location The location of the interview Newfane, Vermont Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Jonathan Julian Description An account of the resource Jon Julian talks about his arrival in Williamsville in the late 1960s and the dynamics of the "new comers" integrating with the long time residents of the town. He speaks of his role in community efforts to create the vibrant spaces of the Cause Schoolhouse and the Williamsville Grange. Jon reflects on his long and varied employment opportunities culminating (for now) with 25 years of the Top of the Hill Grill. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021-04-05 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Halloran Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="500" height="140" src="https://archive.org/embed/fran-grout-interview-1-2003-edit-done" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Fran Grout Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Laura Wallingford-Bacon and Castle Freeman Location The location of the interview Williamsville, Vermont Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Fran Grout Part 1 Description An account of the resource In the two interviews with Fran Grout, Laura and Castle are gathering information about The Grange. Fran (Lawton) was born in Dummerston and became a member of the Grange as a teenager. She married Grank Grout (of Newfane) and explains the "Who's Who" of the Grout Family lineage. Fran lived in Williamsville her entire adult life, and was an active member of the Williamsville Grange right up to 1969 when it dissolved. Social life revolved around the Grange. Fran shared fond memories of their activities as well as her in-depth knowledge of the Grange, which was an important (and powerful) entity nationally, at the State level and locally. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laura Wallingford-Bacon Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/fran-grout-2-edit-done" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Fran Grout Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Laura Wallingford-Bacon and Castle Freeman Location The location of the interview Williamsville, Vermont Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Fran Grout Part 2 Description An account of the resource In the two interviews with Fran Grout, Laura and Castle are gathering information about The Grange. Fran (Lawton) was born in Dummerston and became a member of the Grange as a teenager. She married Grank Grout (of Newfane) and explains the "Who's Who" of the Grout Family lineage. Fran lived in Williamsville her entire adult life, and was an active member of the Williamsville Grange right up to 1969 when it dissolved. Social life revolved around the Grange. Fran shared fond memories of their activities as well as her in-depth knowledge of the Grange, which was an important (and powerful) entity nationally, at the State level and locally. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laura Wallingford-Bacon https://communitymemory.moorefreelibrary.org/files/original/52dc5c8e2f9065bb64f55e3306761367.jpg d7f91f736001faea47578265815c6796 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed David Palmer Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Erica Walch Location The location of the interview Newfane, VT Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/palmer-david-2021-08-01-editedaudio" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Title A name given to the resource Interview with David Palmer Description An account of the resource The Palmer Family started visiting Newfane Hill in the 1930s and inherited and then bought property on Newfane Hill and around Kenny Pond (also known as Grout Pond). He discusses electricity coming in 1946, Louise Haight and Miss Burlingham, Able and Guy Grout, the various properties acquired by the Palmers, local figures such as Harold Whitaker, Mert Coleman, Red and Marion Chaffee and Ed Druke. He mentions an old logging railroad that used to run through Williamsville. He talks about the Kenny family that originally settled the area in the 1700s and the two mills they built using the water dammed from the pond. He mentions a fire in their original house on top of Newfane Hill in 1967, which the volunteer firefighters tamed by pumping water from Kenny Pond and bringing it up the hill. He also discusses how his parents were able to be the last people buried in the old Newfane Hill Cemetery. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1, 2021 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Erica Walch https://communitymemory.moorefreelibrary.org/files/original/c6b9294e57916916729b2a4480d46a85.jpeg fc68f47c8954e8b0497c15288dc2d79d Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Media Player Player for media hosted at Internet Archive <iframe width="560" height="384" src="https://archive.org/embed/dahlin-thom-2021-8-17-audio-edited" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Thom Dahlin Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Henriette Mantel Location The location of the interview Newfane, VT Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Thom Dahlin Description An account of the resource Thom discusses growing up in Newfane Village, working at the Newfane Inn and learning the restaurant business from Chef Rene Chardaine, who later opened the Four Columns Inn. He remembers Budd and Don Kent, the postmaster and mailman who were also his next door neighbors across Route 30 from the Texaco Station operated by Bob Brooks. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 15, 2021 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Henriette Mantel