Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:51:26 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1089809 en-us © 2026 A Sense of Place: Stories from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College yes fe787192-18aa-5924-9d94-51e0e85a958c Judith Monachina episodic false Stories from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Essential Workers, Berkshire, Litchfield, COVID-19, Houstonic Heritage, Oral History, Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center Judith Monachina https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f7d3lbto0gb61750canemrq8xrsk?.jpg Lukas Hyder: Great Mountain Forest Work in the Working Forest Oral History Podcast Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Lukas Hyder. Lukas started at GMF as an intern and worked in the forest for eight years building lifelong relationships and a diverse skill set that would follow him to White Memorial Foundation, where he served as Forest Manager before becoming Executive Director.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Lukas Hyder. Lukas started at GMF as an intern and worked in the forest for eight years building lifelong relationships and a diverse skill set that would follow him to White Memorial Foundation, where he served as Forest Manager before becoming Executive Director.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-16067714 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1264 1 5 full false Wayne W. Jenkins: Great Mountain Forest Work in the Working Forest Oral History Podcast Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Wayne W. Jenkins. Wayne started his career as a gardener for the Childs family, the original owners of Great Mountain Forest. Late fall through early spring, he assisted with the work of the forest, from Christmas tree production and sales to being integral to maple syrup production. After 41 years at GMF, he retired and now interacts with wildlife and the natural world in a different way, through his painting. 

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Wayne W. Jenkins. Wayne started his career as a gardener for the Childs family, the original owners of Great Mountain Forest. Late fall through early spring, he assisted with the work of the forest, from Christmas tree production and sales to being integral to maple syrup production. After 41 years at GMF, he retired and now interacts with wildlife and the natural world in a different way, through his painting. 

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-16067706 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1685 1 4 full false Matthew Gallagher Great Mountain Forest Work in the Working Forest Oral History Podcast Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Matthew Gallagher. Matt is the Director of Programs and Operations at GMF. He came to forestry later in life, after a career in the trades and service in the U.S. Navy as a Navy SeaBee.  After his time in the military, he returned to college and graduate school and discovered wonder, healing, and gratifying work in forestry.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Matthew Gallagher. Matt is the Director of Programs and Operations at GMF. He came to forestry later in life, after a career in the trades and service in the U.S. Navy as a Navy SeaBee.  After his time in the military, he returned to college and graduate school and discovered wonder, healing, and gratifying work in forestry.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-16067702 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1635 1 3 full false Joel E. "Jody" Bronson: Great Mountain Forest Work in the Working Forest Oral History Podcast Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Joel E. “Jody” Bronson, Forester Emeritus at GMF. Jody has worked in the Forest for 47 years, 30 of which were spent as Forest Manager. During that time, he oversaw the summer internship program, providing valuable hands-on experience for forestry students. Jody shares his family history, love of poetry, the beauty of a well-hung axe, and his deep and abiding affection for the Forest.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

The poem Jody recites at the end of this podcast is from The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service. You can read the entire poem here.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Joel E. “Jody” Bronson, Forester Emeritus at GMF. Jody has worked in the Forest for 47 years, 30 of which were spent as Forest Manager. During that time, he oversaw the summer internship program, providing valuable hands-on experience for forestry students. Jody shares his family history, love of poetry, the beauty of a well-hung axe, and his deep and abiding affection for the Forest.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

The poem Jody recites at the end of this podcast is from The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service. You can read the entire poem here.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-16067693 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2547 1 1 full false Russell Russ: Great Mountain Forest Work in the Working Forest Oral History Podcast Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Russell Russ. Russell is the Property Manager at GMF, beginning as an intern in the mid-1980s, working in construction management, and then returning to GMF in 2001. His work is varied and includes managing the Yale Camp at GMF and being a weather observer for the National Weather Service.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is an over 6,000-acre working forest straddling Norfolk and Falls Village, CT. Its roots date back to the early 1900s on land where trees were clear-cut to produce charcoal for the iron ore industry in the 1800s. The Forest has a long history of work—both on the part of humans and the natural processes of the plant, animal, and insect species that occupy it.

This GMF-centered oral history project documents the fascinating history of the working forest through the lens of the foresters who manage it. Together, the foresters in this series have spent almost 150 years laboring in GMF, training generations of foresters and wildlife managers, and creating a diverse forest that will be there long after they leave.

This episode features Russell Russ. Russell is the Property Manager at GMF, beginning as an intern in the mid-1980s, working in construction management, and then returning to GMF in 2001. His work is varied and includes managing the Yale Camp at GMF and being a weather observer for the National Weather Service.

Oral historian Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D, hosted this podcast. To learn more and listen to the other oral history interview podcasts with current and past GMF forestry staff, visit www.greatmountainforest.org. You’ll also find links to the Connecticut Digital Archive, which stores this collection's complete oral history interviews and transcripts.

Great Mountain Forest’s Work in the Working Forest Oral History Project is made possible through a generous grant and technical support from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.

GMF is also grateful to Main Street Moxie podcast for the use of its audio recording equipment.

Podcast music: La Citadelle by Komiku

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-16067682 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1730 1 2 full false Berkshire Community College Basketball: The sport, the tournament, what it means to the players Four team members and their coach talk about their experiences at a regional tournament.  What is a team?  How does it feel to work together?  What does basketball mean to these young men?

]]> Four team members and their coach talk about their experiences at a regional tournament.  What is a team?  How does it feel to work together?  What does basketball mean to these young men?

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-15516076 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1295 full false Essentials Oral History Project, Forfa, N This is the entire oral history interview.

]]> This is the entire oral history interview.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-11109986 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2053 full false Essentials Oral History Project: Nkyiel, Dr. J This is an unedited oral history interview. 

]]> This is an unedited oral history interview. 

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-11109974 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3479 full false Essentials Oral History Project: Charbonneau J
This is the entire oral history interview.

]]>
This is the entire oral history interview.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-11109893 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2418 full false Gwendolyn Van Sant Full Oral History Interview, as part of NAACP Berkshire Oral History Project.

]]> Full Oral History Interview, as part of NAACP Berkshire Oral History Project.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-10303835 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 5647 full false Will Singleton, NAACP This is an entire interview with Will Singleton for the NAACP Oral History Project.

]]> This is an entire interview with Will Singleton for the NAACP Oral History Project.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-10303637 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 6437 full false Mabel Hamilton, NAACP Oral History Project This is an entire interview with Mabel Hamilton for the NAACP Oral History Project.

]]> This is an entire interview with Mabel Hamilton for the NAACP Oral History Project.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-10303510 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400 5155 full false Ann Gallo, Director UBU Theater: Women of Tyringham, Community Based Theater Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-8969998 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1288 full false Kit Dobelle Chief of Protocol From an oral history interview with Kit Dobelle,  via zoom.

]]> From an oral history interview with Kit Dobelle,  via zoom.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7501267 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1279 full false Shirley Edgerton NAACP Oral History Project Shirley Edgerton talks about starting Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program for Girls.  Part of the NAACP Oral History Project, with the NAACP Berkshire Chapter, The Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.
This podcast was created from the longer oral history interview.

]]> Shirley Edgerton talks about starting Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program for Girls.  Part of the NAACP Oral History Project, with the NAACP Berkshire Chapter, The Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.
This podcast was created from the longer oral history interview.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-3969674 Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 987 NAACP, Stepping, Step Dancing, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Rites of Passage Empowerment Program for Girls 1 1 trailer false Rev. Charles Pratt and Evelyn Pratt This is a short podcast based on a complete oral history interview conducted as part of the NAACP Berkshire Chapter Oral History Project.  

]]> This is a short podcast based on a complete oral history interview conducted as part of the NAACP Berkshire Chapter Oral History Project.  

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-8197811 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 646 full false Dennis Powell NAACP Oral History Project This is a series of clips from the full interview of Dennis Powell, which can be found at www.theoralhistorycenter.org

]]> This is a series of clips from the full interview of Dennis Powell, which can be found at www.theoralhistorycenter.org

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-4617677 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500 623 full false READ IN SERIES, Actors of Stage and Screen read W.E.B. Du Bois Black Reconstruction of America http://www.thereadinseries.com Judith Monachina, MiRi Park, Camesha Scruggs Buzzsprout-5066228 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400 733 Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center, TheReadInSeries, MiRi Park, University of Massachusetts, UCLA full false Voices from the Northwest Corner, Students Explore the Podcast Creation Process This podcast is part of the Voices from the Northwest Corner series. Interviews were recorded over Zoom on June 30, 2020. In this podcast, participants of Housatonic Valley Regional High School's oral history internship discuss the relevance, relation to youth, and internship potential of oral history.

]]> This podcast is part of the Voices from the Northwest Corner series. Interviews were recorded over Zoom on June 30, 2020. In this podcast, participants of Housatonic Valley Regional High School's oral history internship discuss the relevance, relation to youth, and internship potential of oral history.

]]> Abby Adam, Judith Monachina, Pete Vermilyea, Valerie Lenis, Mary O'Neill, Dan Bolognani Buzzsprout-4952279 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1735 Housatonic Valley Regional High School, HVRHS, Connecticut, Litchfield, Litchfield County, oral history, the Oral History Center at BCC, Berkshire Community College, podcast creating, oral history internship, student internship, high school internship, hi full false The Oral History Festival Housatonic Valley Regional High School explores the 1970's This podcast is part of the Voices from the Northwest Corner series. Interviews were recorded at Housatonic Valley Regional High School’s 2019 Oral History Festival. The podcast is comprised of local residents’ accounts of Northwest Connecticut’s Region 1 school district during the 1970s.

]]> This podcast is part of the Voices from the Northwest Corner series. Interviews were recorded at Housatonic Valley Regional High School’s 2019 Oral History Festival. The podcast is comprised of local residents’ accounts of Northwest Connecticut’s Region 1 school district during the 1970s.

]]> Judith Monachina, Valerie Lenis Buzzsprout-4105937 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1001 1970s, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, HVRHS, Connecticut, Litchfield, Litchfield County, oral history, The Oral History Center at BCC, Berkshire Community College, 1970s high school full false Paul Tawczynski. Essential Workers Oral History Project. Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center. We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. Paul Tawczynski tells us what its like to be a farmer, market owner, and chef at Taft Farms during this time.

]]> We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. Paul Tawczynski tells us what its like to be a farmer, market owner, and chef at Taft Farms during this time.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-4030430 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 657 essential workers, farmers, chefs, market owners, Taft Farms, markets, coronavirus, COVID-19 full false Jennifer Charboneau. Essential Workers Oral History Project. Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. Jennifer Charboneau tells us what its like to be a registered nurse at Berkshire Medical Center in Massachusetts and a clinical adjunct faculty at Berkshire Community College during this time.

]]> We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. Jennifer Charboneau tells us what its like to be a registered nurse at Berkshire Medical Center in Massachusetts and a clinical adjunct faculty at Berkshire Community College during this time.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-4016867 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 678 essential workers, registered nurses, nurses, clinical adjunct faculty, Berkshire Medical Center, Berkshire Community College, coronavirus, COVID-19 full false Noreen Forfa. Essential Workers Oral History Project. Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. Noreen Forfa tells us what its like to be postmaster of the Lee Post Office during this time.

]]> We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19. Noreen Forfa tells us what its like to be postmaster of the Lee Post Office during this time.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-4016690 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 599 Post office, postal workers, postal employees, essential workers, COVID-19, coronavirus, Berkshires, Lee Post Office full false Dr. Jennifer Nykiel. Essential Workers Oral History Project. Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID 19.  Dr. Jennifer  Nykiel tells us what its like to be a doctor in the ER of a small hospital in Massachusetts during this time.

]]> We have interviewed several Essential Workers on the front lines of caring for and feeding us during this phase of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID 19.  Dr. Jennifer  Nykiel tells us what its like to be a doctor in the ER of a small hospital in Massachusetts during this time.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-3967334 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 687 1 1 trailer false The Oral History Festival Housatonic Valley Regional High School explores the 1950's This podcast is part of the Voices from the Northwest Corner series. Interviews were recorded at Housatonic Valley Regional High School’s 2017 Oral History Festival. The podcast is comprised of local residents’ accounts of Northwest Connecticut’s Region 1 school district during the 1950s.

]]> This podcast is part of the Voices from the Northwest Corner series. Interviews were recorded at Housatonic Valley Regional High School’s 2017 Oral History Festival. The podcast is comprised of local residents’ accounts of Northwest Connecticut’s Region 1 school district during the 1950s.

]]> Judith Monachina, Abby Adam Buzzsprout-3967901 Fri, 29 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1086 1950s, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, HVRHS, Connecticut, Litchfield, Litchfield County, oral history, The Oral History Center at BCC, Berkshire Community College, 1950s high school 1 full false Chelly Sturman, Oral History Interview: 1968 This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7811209 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2873 full false Jay Zeif, Oral History Interview: 1968 This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7816795 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 2254 full false Howard Shapiro, Oral History Interview: 1968 This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7813141 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 2473 full false Peter Bluhm oral history interview: 1968 This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7831600 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2520 full false Will Singleton, Oral History Interview: 1968 This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7812826 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3071 full false Art Sherman, Oral History Interview: 1968 OLLI organized a day of events on the theme of 1968, and invited guest speakers to Berkshire Community College (BCC).  During the same day, the event organizer Katherine Kidd, asked the Housatonic Heritage  Oral History Center at BCC, to help with organizing a day of oral history interviewing to happen alongside the day's events.  This is an interview with OLLI member Art Sherman, who volunteered to tell his story. Virginia O'Leary is the interviewer.  Joe Makuc assisted with sound/recording.

]]> OLLI organized a day of events on the theme of 1968, and invited guest speakers to Berkshire Community College (BCC).  During the same day, the event organizer Katherine Kidd, asked the Housatonic Heritage  Oral History Center at BCC, to help with organizing a day of oral history interviewing to happen alongside the day's events.  This is an interview with OLLI member Art Sherman, who volunteered to tell his story. Virginia O'Leary is the interviewer.  Joe Makuc assisted with sound/recording.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7809709 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 2196 full false Kit Dobelle, Oral History Interview: 1968 This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> This is an oral history interview, rather than a podcast.  It was part of a University Day on theme of the year 1968, organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. The Oral History part of the day was organized by the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College.  We post it here while we work on getting it properly archived.

]]> Judith Monachina Buzzsprout-7827562 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 3207 full false