A hundred years of Alder Creek, told by the people who lived it
For the town's centennial, the library is recording longtime residents talking about the farms, the storefronts, the floods, and the neighbors that shaped this place. Listen to the full interviews or jump straight to the moments where a topic comes up.
Search the interviews SearchEvery town has a record of what got built. This project is about who was there and what it was like.
About the project
Recorded here
Interviews are conducted by Maggie Larsen for the Alder Creek Public Library and recorded with the informed consent of everyone who takes part.
Searchable by moment
Each recording has a full transcript and is indexed by topic, so you can jump to the exact minute someone starts talking about the harvest or the flood.
Share your story
Grew up in Alder Creek or know someone who should be recorded? Stop by the Alder Creek Public Library and ask about the oral history project.