Oral history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 100 Collections and/or Records:
Gary Greenwell, July 14, 2018
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Abstract
In their interview with Gaby Thomason on July 14th, 2018, Gary Greenwell, who served as a Boise firefighter, and his wife, Barbara, offered their memories of Gary working with the department from the years 1973-1998. In that time, Gary served as a firefighter, senior firefighter, and captain. Greenwell spoke on the following topics: Gary’s connection with the Fire Department as a teenager; earning the firefighter of the year award; retiring at 47 then going on to working 20 more years in...
Dates:
July 14, 2018
Gerald Hughes, July 12, 2010
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Abstract
In his interviews with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 12, 2010, Gerald Hughes, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Hughes’s career as a firefighter began in 1972 and continued until his retirement in 1998. 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...
Dates:
July 12, 2010
Gerry Soule, March 10, 2018
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Abstract
Gerry Soule discusses her life after moving with her family to the Highlands neighborhood in 1962.
Dates:
March 10, 2018
Harlow Austad , July 26, 2010
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Abstract
In an interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 26, 2010, Harlow David Austad discusses his career as a firefighter with the Boise Fire Department along with his wife, Bonnie Austad. Topics discussed in this interview include Harlow’s time in the Navy during the Korean War, how he became a firefighter, some of the notable fires he fought including Gem Drug and the Eastman Building, responding to medical emergencies, not using masks in the beginning of his career, what downtime in the fire...
Dates:
July 26, 2010
Harold B. "Brad" Marker, Jr., June 22, 2010 and June 29, 2010
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Abstract
In his interviews with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 22, 2010, and June 29, 2010, Harold "Brad" Marker Jr., who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Marker’s career as a firefighter began in 1978, was interrupted for 22 months by a reduction-in-force due to the 1% Initiative and continued until his retirement in 2005. He spoke on the following topics: recruitment and training of new firefighters; life in the firehouse; his reasons for...
Dates:
June 22, 2010 and June 29, 2010
Harold Dougal, April 9, 2014
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Abstract
Harold Dougal moved to Boise with his family in 1936. After serving in World War II, he began working with the Boise Fire Department. After twenty-five years he retired as a Captain dispatch officer. In addition to his work at the Boise Fire Department he also flew airplanes, transporting power line patrols and pipeline patrols for Salt Lake Pipeline and the Idaho Power Company. He is the author of a book about his time flying called Adventures of an Idaho Mountain Pilot. He built a house on...
Dates:
April 9, 2014
Harold "Flub" Marker, Sr., June 18, 2010
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Abstract
In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 18, 2010, Harold “Flub” Marker, who served with the Boise Fire Department for 32 years, offered his memories of his career. Marker’s career as a firefighter began at Wendover Air Base after serving three years in the Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He spoke on the following topics: how he got hired at BFD; some of the pranks pulled on each other; the origins of his nickname; memorable fires he fought including at The Mode...
Dates:
June 18, 2010
Harris Ranch oral history collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 041
Scope and Contents
This collection contains transcripts of oral history interviews with Felicia, Millie Davies, Larry Eno, Ron Murray, and Alta Harris, as well as the August 1996 Harris Ranch Cultural Resources Survey and December 2006 Harris Ranch Supplemental Cultural Resources Survey.
Dates:
2006
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Harris Ranch oral history collection
Homer Lee Lewis Sr. , June 28, 2010
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Abstract
In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 28, 2010, Homer Lewis, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Lewis’ career with BFD followed two years of service during World War II in France and Germany, where he saw action during the invasion of Normandy, the liberation of France, and the invasion and occupation of Germany. He received several injuries and was awarded three Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for acts of bravery....
Dates:
June 28, 2010
Jackie Pritchett, April 11, 2014
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Abstract
Jackie Pritchett moved to Boise with her family in 1969. Her husband worked at Albertsons headquarters located on 16th and State. They settled on the Bench, and all five of their children attended South Junior High. She discusses her life living on the Bench and the development of Boise.
Dates:
April 11, 2014