Journeys Oral History
In 2015-2016, TCPL participated in the StoryCorps project. This national initiative records oral history around the country. Sixty recordings were made by people discussing the important moments of their lives. Tippecanoe County Public Library once more recorded the personal stories of people in our community with Journeys: Life Reflections.
Christine Burrough and Charlie Walker
Date: August 16, 2019
Storyteller: Christine Burrough
Interviewer: Charlie Walker
Relationship: new acquaintances
Christine Burrough talks about her childhood and career. She grew up in Rochester, Indiana and was heavily involved in 4-H. She has a bachelor’s degree in History from Ball State and a Master of Library Science from IUPUI. She has worked at Ball State University Archives, the Indiana State Library, and the Tippecanoe County Public Library.
Wabash Avenue: Diana Vice
Date: May 10, 2018
Storyteller: Diana Vice
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman
Relationship: Wabash Ave resident and library director
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Wabash Avenue: Jeff and Linda Brooks
Date: May 10, 2018
Storyteller: Jeff and Linda Brooks
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman
Relationship: Wabash Ave residents and library director
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Wabash Avenue: Carolyn and Robert Simons
Date: May 10, 2018
Storyteller: Carolyn and Robert Simons
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman (center)
Relationship: Husband and wife, library director
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Wabash Avenue: Gary Thayer
Date: May 10, 2018
Storyteller: Gary Thayer
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman
Relationship: Wabash Ave resident and library director
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Wabash Avenue: Pamela Stewart
Date: May 9, 2018
Storyteller: Pamela Stewart (left)
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman
Relationship: Wabash Ave. resident and library director
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Wabash Avenue: Joe Egan
Date: May 9, 2018
Storyteller: Joe Egan (left)
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman
Relationship: Colleagues
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Wabash Avenue: Elizabeth Solberg
Date: May 8, 2018
Storyteller: Elizabeth (Liz) Solberg
Interviewer: Jos N. Holman
Relationship: Colleagues
This interview was part of the Wabash Avenue Oral History Project.
Ruth Wukash and Kate Kollman
Date: May 25, 2018
Storyteller: Ruth Wukash
Interviewer: Kate Kollman
Relationship: Mother and Daughter
Patricia Sandifer
Date: May 23, 2019
Storyteller: Patricia Sandifer
Interviewer: Alison Moss
Relationship: local resident and library staff
Sister Patricia Sandifer discusses her Christian faith and family history. Includes a recording of her son’s music.
Journeys and StoryCorps were made possible by the Friends of TCPL as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
