Oral history
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Betty Jo Evans and Megan Brandel , November 11, 2017
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As part of the Depot Bench Neighborhood Association, this interview detailed multigenerational stories about growing up in the Bench Neighborhood, given on November 11, 2017. Betty Jo Evans grew up on the Bench, going to school at South Junior High and Borah High School, while working at North’s Chuck Wagon. Her daughter, Megan Brandel, remembered her early years living on the Bench before moving, as well as, visiting her grandparents. Brandel and Evans both live on the Depot Bench, and...
Dates:
November 11, 2017
Boise Wood Products, October 27, 2011-November 7, 2011
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In an interview with Brandi Burns and Terri Schulzman on October 27, 2011, and in a second interview with Brandi Burns on November 7, 2011, Robert A. Johnson discusses his employment history at Boise Sash and Door Factory and his ownership of Boise Wood Products. He describes his experience working in the wood product industry in Boise beginning around 1945, the various men and businesses he worked with, and how he came to own Boise Wood Products.
Dates:
October 27, 2011-November 7, 2011
Brandy Wilson, August 11, 2011
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In her interview with Stephanie Milne, Brandy Wilson shared her recollections of the serial foothills levy campaign. Brandy described how she became involved in the foothills levy and her role on the executive committee. She also described the initial meeting that took place on the foothills at City Hall. She praised Chuck McDevitt, the overall positivity of the campaign and the volunteers when describing how the campaign was successful. Wilson also recalled the atmosphere of the campaign...
Dates:
August 11, 2011
Brent Ho, June 20, 2018
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In his interview with Gaby Thomason on June 20, 2018, Brent Ho, who served as a Boise firefighter, offered his memories of working from the years 1975-2000. In that time, Ho served as a hoseman, senior firefighter, and captain. Ho spoke on the following topics: The influence that his father-in-law and Chief Rose had on Brent’s decision to join the fire department; his memories of the Eastman fire and other fires; emergency calls; the transition of getting rid of the Lieutenant position;...
Dates:
June 20, 2018
Bruce Rankin , July 17, 2018
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In his interview with Gaby Thomason on July 17, 2018, Bruce Rankin, who served as a Boise firefighter, offered his memories of working from the years 1988-2012. In that time, Rankin served as a probationary firefighter, hoseman, driver, captain, battalion chief, and operations division chief. Rankin spoke on the following topics: How he came to join the fire department; extensive and ongoing fire department training; signs for knowing when to get out of a building; memorable house and car...
Dates:
July 17, 2018
Burns Studio , March 1, 2018, March 26, 2018 and March 28, 2018
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In three interviews with Brandi Burns on March 1, 2018, March 26, 2018, and March 28, 2018 Marilyn and Kelly Bickle discuss their family’s photography business, Burns Studio. They detail the history of various family members, how they got into photography, and how the Burns Studio was built. The Bickles describe different photography techniques, education, and what life was like as a photographer working from 1910 to 2012. They discuss the challenges and adaptations they experienced as...
Dates:
March 1, 2018, March 26, 2018 and March 28, 2018
Carole Hesse and Kim Coe, August 15, 2013
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This interview includes Carole Hesse, her niece Kim Coe, and Carole’s roommate Van Heiselberg (sp?). Van does not answer any question, but does make some comments towards the end. Jim Duran had difficulty controlling the room and it may be difficult to transcribe this interview.Carole Hesse was born in the early 1940s, her older sister Sharron was good friends with Vicki Linderborn. Sharron’s daughter Kim Coe did extensive research in her mother’s diary and tells some stories she...
Dates:
August 15, 2013
Charles F. "Chuck" McDevitt , September 14, 2011
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In his interview with Susan Stacy, Chuck McDevitt described his involvement with the effort to preserve the Boise Foothills. He shared experiences while serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission Board and detailed important steps, which eventually led to the 2001 serial foothills levy. He discussed Memorandum of Understanding agreements which involved several government agencies that owned land in the foothills. He spoke highly of Jim Hall and the leadership he provided for effort. He...
Dates:
September 14, 2011
Charles F. Hummel oral history
Collection
Identifier: MS 022
Content Description
This collection contains six oral history interviews with Charles F. Hummel including transcripts, copy of an Idaho State Historical Society oral history with F. Hummel, original contract, proposals, schedules, releases, presentation with slides to City of Boise Historic Preservation Commission.
Dates:
April 29, 1999, May 13, 1999, May 26, 1999, June 2, 1999, June 9, 1999, and June 30, 1999
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Charles F. Hummel oral history
Charles "Mex" Parks , June 30, 2010
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In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 30, 2010, Charlie Parks, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered memories of his career as a firefighter from 1968-1993. He spoke on the following topics: recruitment and training of new firefighters; life in the firehouse; his reasons for entering the fire service; his impressions and memories of medical calls; the Eastman fire and other emergency responses; firehouse pranks; the effects on department morale of the 1% Tax...
Dates:
June 30, 2010