Oral Histories

The Cornville Historical Society is gathering information about the history of Cornville through the eyes of the descendents of early settlers and other long-time residents. Oral histories are completed through interviews and by inviting people to make presentations. To date the following interviews and presentations have been conducted: 

 

 

 

Fred Anderson

September 20, 2017

 

 

Gene Bird

October 18, 2016

 

 

Vic Dickison

August 8, 2016

 

 

George Girdner

February 24, 2016

 

 

Emmitt McMenamin

May 30, 2015

 

 

Leon Girdner

March 18, 2015

 

 

Althea Burns

February 22, 2014

 

 

Don Godard

January 8, 2014

 

 

Harley Thompson

October 18, 2011

 

 

Mary Huffaker

February 25, 2011

 

Margaret Derrick & Betty Dickenson Kent

December 9, 2010

 

 

Margaret E. Chick Miller

November 17, 2010

 

 

Clinton Self

April 19, 2010

 

 

Mary Smith Wyatt

March 4, 2010

 

 

Dorothy LaRue

December 16, 2009

 

 

William "Chili Bill" Thomas Brooks, III

December 10, 2008

  

 

David W. Girdner

June 28, 2008

 

 

Nina LaVerne Girdner Simmons

June 28, 2008

 

 

Robert J. Girdner

June 22, 2008

 

 

 

Harry L. Untiedt

February 20, 2008

 

 

Mel Gunnarson

January 17, 2007

 

 

Donald "Donnie" Hansen

December 7, 2006

 

 

Betty Dickenson Kent

September 7, 2006

Want to Become a Member?

(See Membership)

News & Events

CHS BOARD GONE FOR THE SUMMER

 

2018 ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 21 AT FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

 

PROGRESS ON POST OFFICE RESTORATION

 

LOCAL RESIDENT & AUTHOR NEEDS HELP

 

POSTCARD AVAILABLE