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Tenney Park celebration, Jeanette Deloya, 2019
A two-part short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jeannette Deloya.
COVID-19 story by Matt DeBlass, 2020
Matt DeBlass shares what life has looked like since the social distance measures went into place in Madison and Wisconsin. Matt describes what the Emerson East neighborhood looks and feels like right now, what life with roommates is like during a…
Greek Fest Plus story by John Damon, 2019
A story shared during Greek Fest Plus in 2019. The recording picks up partway into the conversation.
Photograph of Barbara Tarockoff, Municipal Restored, 2018
Headshot of Barbara Tarockoff.
Jenie Gao
Headshot photo of Jenie Gao.
Tenney Park celebration, Karen Crossley, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Karen Crossley.
Oral history interview with Ellen Cross and Howard Cross
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Ellen Cross and Howard Cross. There is no audio file for the second part of their interview.
Victor Crentsil
Headshot photograph of Victor Crentsil.
COVID-19 story by Victor Crentsil, 2020
Victor Crentsil describes the experience of traveling in Vietnam and Cambodia in the lead-up to the Safer at Home social distance measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares what he's been doing to stay engaged while staying at home, including…
Oral history interview with Jim Crawmer and Bud Crawmer
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Jim and Bud Crawmer. There are two parts to the interview.
Office plant, cactus, Municipal Restored, 2018
A collage art work of a cactus.
COVID-19 story by Eunice Conley, February 18, 2021
Eunice Conley shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She starts by talking about the beginning of the pandemic and the information that was being shared, how it seemed like another flu. She then talks about how her family…
4th of July story by Lisa Coleman
A short story recorded by Lisa Coleman at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.
Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Spain, 2020
A photograph of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, also known as the Sagrada Família, taken by Terry Cohn on her trip to Portugal and Spain in spring 2020.
COVID-19 story by Terry Cohn, 2020
Terry Cohn describes her experience traveling to Portugal and Spain in late winter 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to ramp up in Europe. Terry talks about the logistics of traveling during the travel ban that went into effect in March. Terry…
COVID-19 story by Holly Cohn, July 4, 2020
Holly Cohn shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She speaks primarily about her sister, who was one of the first people in Madison diagnosed with COVID-19, and how the virus has impacted her family physically and emotionally.…
Digital flyer, alebrijes craft workshop, Inventiva Works, 2023
Digital flyer announcing a papier-mâché alebrije workshop for children. Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. Workshop was conducted by Inventiva Works.
Photo of youth theater rehearsal, Inventiva Works, Madison, ca 2021
Photo of a rehearsal of the children's play La leyenda del tlacuache. Performers and crew are wearing face covering due to the COVID-19 epidemic. La leyenda del tlacuache is a Nahua folk tale adapted for theater by Monica Cliiff and produced by…
Photo of social painting event hosted by Inventiva works. Madison ca. 2018
Photo of participants at a social painting event hosted by Inventiva Works, an arts and arts education company in Madison, WI. ca. 2018
Photo of Monica Cliff, mask design, Madison, 2018
Monica Cliff putting details on a mask for a production of Madgascar by the Children's Theater of Madison. 2018
Historia oral, entrevista con Mónica Cliff
Mónica Cliff es una Artista Mexicana egresada de Bellas Artes que llegó a Madison WI hace aproximadamente 20 años. Trabajó en las artes para diferentes compañías en inglés esperando que alguien creara algo en español. Al darse cuenta que nadie lo…
Oral history interview with Cora Christiansen
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Cora Christiansen.
1960s Madison story by Norma Stoltz Chinchilla
Chinchilla received her PhD in sociology from the University. Throughout the interview, she discusses sexism in the classroom and professionally, the experiences she had gaining tenureship and the sociology department at the University.
Oral history interview with Beatrice Chatman
Oral history interview with Beatrice Chatman. Beatrice shares memories of growing up in her mother's house right next to the South Madison Neighborhood Center (now the Boys & Girls Club) and Blessed Martin House (now the Catholic Multicultural…
4th of July story by Christy Casto
A short story recorded by Christy Casto about the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.
Phoenix Carter, 2020
Headshot of Phoenix Carter.
COVID-19 story by Phoenix Carter, 2020
Phoenix Carter shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting work and personal life since the Safer at Home order went into effect in March. Phoenix discusses the days leading up to the library's closure, and about working at home and as a…
Entrevista con Rodrigo Carapia Platica
Entrevista con el artista Rodrigo Carapia Platico sobre el mural en el que está trabajando en State Street en Madison, Wisconsin, luego de las protestas contra la brutalidad policial.
COVID-19 story by Ron Burford, March 17, 2021
Ron Burford shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He talks about how the early months of the pandemic affected his mental health and forced him to deal with underlying emotions and trauma. He speaks about building up a…
1960s Madison story by Deborah Buchanan
Buchanan, who wrote for the Daily Cardinal in the late 1960s, discusses her involvement in the Asian studies department when it was just starting on campus, the protest across campus after the King assassination and the community involvement in…
COVID-19 story by Anthony Brylski, 2020
Narrator Anthony Brylski, who works for the State of Wisconsin in the department that handles unemployment insurance, talks about the shift to working remotely and the experience of going to vote in person during Wisconsin's April primary.
Community panel on the Greenbush neighborhood
Sound recording of a community panel discussion on growing up in the Greenbush Neighborhood. Panelists Tony Bruno, Katie Stassi-West, Sam Moss, John Caliva, and Nick Baldarotta speak to their varying experiences as children and teenagers in the…
COVID-19 story by Allyson Bright, 2020
Allyson Bright describes what her work and life has been like since the social distance measures went into effect in March 2020. Allyson, who works as a life coach supporting women through art-making, talks about the shift from in-person to virtual…
Tenney Park celebration, Denise Breyne, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Denise Breyne.
Interior of Garver Feed Mill, 2019
A photograph of the interior of the renovated Garver Feed Mill building on Madison's east side. A light-up sign for Ian's Pizza may be seen in the background.
Jim Gempeler, 2019
A photograph in profile of Jim Gempeler, taken during his oral history interview on November 2, 2019.
Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, Shelley Hamel, 2019
A photograph of (from left to right) Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel taken during their oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill on November 2, 2019.
Photograph of Lynn Slattery Hellmuth, 2019
A photograph of Lynn Slattery Hellmuth taken during her oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill building on November 2, 2019. Lynn is seated on the left, interviewer Jennifer Gurske is seated on the right.
Susan Rottier, 2019
A photograph of Susan Rottier, taken during her oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill on November 2, 2019.
Photo of William Nardi, Municipal Restored, 2018
Photograph of William Nardi, taken at the Madison Municipal Restored event.
Oral history interview with Marzo Bliss
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Marzo Bliss.
Photo of Di Salvo Family
Photograph of the Di Salvo family, ca. 1950. Family members pictured left to right:
COVID-19 story by Sherri Bester, August 1, 2020
Sherri Bester talks about her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison, Wisconsin. She describes how the uncertainty and disorder of the pandemic affects her mentally and brings up feelings from various parts of her life, going all the way…
1960s Madison story by Zakary Berk
Berk, a undergraduate student in the mid 60s, came to Madison from New York City. Berk was involved was in creating the Open Art/Arch student organization that focused on community, mindfulness and power of love. He opens up about his struggles with…
Municipal story by Laura Berger and Barb Lanser
Ms. Berger and Ms. Lanser recall their memories of the Municipal Building, which involved a meditation group made up of City staff members who would gather for quiet, self-guided meditation practice in a room on the fourth floor of the building.
COVID-19 story by Sarina Benford, November 17, 2020
Sarina Benford shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes a potential brush with the virus early in February, when her 6-month-old son had a severe cough and fever and passed it on to Sarina and her partner, who both…
COVID-19 story by Brian Benford, November 5, 2020
Brian Benford shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He describes the experience of running a grassroots campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in August 2020, and how the pandemic influenced both his decision to run and his…
COVID-19 story by Kiana Beaudin, March 5, 2021
Kiana Beaudin shares her experience as Executive Director of Health for the Ho-Chunk Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about working between various agencies and partners to institute protective measures, including writing the…
Photo of the "Gonzalez" family's public introduction to the Madison community, Feb 19, 1984
The "Gonzalez" family was publicly introduced to the Madison community at Bethany United Methodist Church on Feb 19, 1984. The entire family was masked and were going by pseudonyms to protect their identities from the US, Guatemalan and Salvadoran…
Photo of Jenny Beatty, Antonio and Estella Portillo and Meg Skinner at a Sanctuary reunion in Madison, 2015
Jenny Beatty, Antonio and Estella Portillo and Meg Skinner at a Sanctuary reunion in Madison in 2015. Meg was the first coordinator of the Madison Sanctuary Site and continued helping with the many activities needed to support the "Gonzalez" family…
Photo of "Gonzalez" family, 1984
"Gonzalez" family at home in Madison in 1984.
Oral history interview with Jenny Beatty
In 1983, Jenny Beatty was 21 years old and coordinator of the 18 month sanctuary of “Rogelio and Maria Gonzalez” (assumed names to protect their identity) and their four children in Madison, Wisconsin. The "Gonzalez" journey for sanctuary was due to…
Garver Feed Mill story by Ken Baun
Ken Baun shares childhood memories about visiting the Garver Feed Mill to purchase animal feed. Ken relates memories about the east side Madison neighborhood where he grew up, about exploring the area around Voit farm and pond, and about the toboggan…
1960s Madison Story by Dave Baumgartner
Baumgartner, a graduate of 1969, talks about the feeling of coming back to Madison almost 50 years after graduating. While in school, he was drafted into the army and discusses the feeling of wanting to end his life, and why coming back to Madison…
Oral history interview with Mary Kay Baum
Mary Kay Baum is well-known and highly respected in the Madison area as a community organizer, lawyer, school board member, county board member, ordained minister and one-time Madison mayoral candidate. She has dedicated her life to social justice…
Oral history interview with Harvey Barash
Harvey Barash and his family lived and worked in and around the Greenbush neighborhood from 1939-1951. He was born at Madison General Hospital (now Meriter Hospital) in 1939. Interestingly, after receiving his medical degree from Albert Einstein…
COVID-19 story by Jasmine Banks, 2020
Jasmine Banks shares her story of being part of a 5 generation family in Madison and how through her daily walks during social distancing she is rediscovering Madison.This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the Madison…
COVID-19 story by Daniel Atwater, 2020
Danny Atwater shares his experiences working as a multi-site library assistant at Madison Public Library during the lead-up to the Safer at Home social distancing measures, and what work looks like during the library buildings' closures. Danny shares…
Garver Feed Mill story by Pat Arndorfer
Pat Arndorfer narrates a story about living on the east side of Madison in the Olbrich neighborhood, and her recollections of the Garver Feed Mill building being a near-empty structure in the 1990s. She recalls a neighborhood discussion about future…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous Addict in Recovery, January 29, 2021
An anonymous addict in long term recovery shares their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. They talk about the challenges and new opportunities that have resulted from the pandemic, including the loss of human contact and meeting…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, January 19, 2021
An anonymous narrator shares their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. They talk about how, despite feeling anxieties about the news cycle and the spread of COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic, their lifestyle changed for the better…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, August 5, 2020
An anonymous narrator shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. As a Hmong American, she describes the challenges of encountering racist attitudes when she goes out in public and how these experiences compound the anxiety she…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, July 9, 2020
An anonymous narrator describes her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order. She discusses pursuing a degree virtually, and balancing school, a new job, childcare, and moving out of state in the midst of the pandemic.
Daffodils in the time of COVID, 2020
Daffodils in Anonymous Narrator's garden in late April, 2020.
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, April 16, 2020
An anonymous narrator who lives on Madison's north side describes his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order. The narrator discusses the differences in his neighborhood while schools and many businesses are closed, and…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous, April 18, 2020
An anonymous narrator describes their experiences so far with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order in Wisconsin. The narrator describes the shift to working from home, and how she and her partner are navigating a change in employment…
COVID-19 story by Anonymous High School Student, 2020
An anonymous youth narrator talks about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home order has had on his school and personal life. He discusses extra precautions that are needed when going outside, life events that will be delayed due to…
Face masks and letter, 2020
A photograph depicts a fabric mask and a handwritten letter received by Martín Alvarado from his mother-in-law. The letter reads: "Hi, Martin. The masks are machine washable in hot water with detergent. The pink one is for your mom. Take care, Love…
Martin Alvarado in mask, 2020
Martín Alvarado with daughter, wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison, Wisconsin, spring 2020.
COVID-19 story by Martín Alvarado, 2020
Martín Alvarado shares his experience during the Safer at Home social distancing measures in Madison, Wisconsin. Martín describes his family relationships during social distancing, the work he is doing for the City of Madison and Madison Public…
COVID-19 story by Derrick Allen, February 11, 2021
Derrick Allen shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He talks about getting laid off from two jobs early on in the pandemic, and how that affected his mental and physical health. He shares that around that same time, he was…
COVID-19 story by Mouna Algahaithi, 2020
Mouna Algahaithi shares a story about her experience celebrating Ramadan during a time of social distance measures in Madison, Wisconsin. Mouna talks about the differences between Ramadan in 2020 compared with her experiences of the celebration in…
Oral history interview with Mona Adams Winston
Oral history interview with Mona Adams Winston. Mona grew up on Lakeshore Court, next to Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. Mona recounts childhood stories and memories including riding the city bus downtown to pay her family's bills at various…
Tenney Park celebration, Vicki Abshere, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Vicki Abshere.
Tenney Park celebration, Shaun Abshere, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Shaun Abshere in character as historical figure John Olin.