Voices of the Valley

In an attempt to become a collector of local history, the Marshall Public Library is pleased to announce the beginning of a new program called “Voices of the Valley.” “Voices of the Valley” is an ongoing attempt to bring the history of Portneuf Valley to life through the combined life histories of its long time residents. There are many stories to tell, many facts to learn and we’re doing it one person at a time.
Each participant is given a series of six questionnaires to review and talk about. Each week, we go into the home and record one interview. These interviews are short, relaxed, and informal. The interviews are then transcribed and recorded on CDs. Once all the interviews are finished, we use the stories told to create a life history of the participant. Each participant will receive a personal copy for themselves. The library will also keep a copy on the shelf available to patrons.
We are just wrapping up our first personal history. As always with a new project, we had some kinks to work out. We appreciate the patience that has been shown throughout this production. We also appreciate the help of family members who rounded up old family photos to enhance the text.
Caralee Workman, Circulation Librarian