Oral Histories
Welcome to the Historical Society's Oral History collection. The preservation of oral history serves as a vital bridge between documented records and the lived experiences of our community members.
An Interview with Audrey Steenburn and Wesley Finger about Augusta Savage
Douglas Wilson interviews Audrey Finger Steenburn and Wesley Finger, brother and sister whose family were friends with Augusta Savage, often attending church together and visiting in her home.
An Interview with the Baran Family about Augusta Savage
Douglas Wilson interviews Stephen W. Baran Jr., Michael P. Baran, and Kerry A. Baran Sr. Three brothers who knew Augusta as small boys and whose parents, Stephen W. Baran Sr. and Jean Marie Hennegan Baran were friends with Augusta Savage.
Kerry Baran and Michael Baran with the four sculptures the family donated to the Society.