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Category: Flagler Memories Project

By the close of the Second Seminole War in 1842, Flagler County was virtually uninhabited. Almost all current residents of the County, or their forbearers, arrived here after that era. We represent a diverse cross-section of ethnic and racial origins. We came from many places and for our own reasons; many were looking for the “good life” promised by land developers. What we brought to the experience, what we found here and how we adapted create our own personal life stories.

The staff of the Flagler County Public Library and members of the Friends of the Library began an oral history project in 200l as an effort to preserve samples of these memories and relevant images for the future. This collection of oral life histories seeks to sample the common themes and unique stories of selected local residents. The compact disk/ digital format was selected as the best available method for recording the materials. There was no intent to create a history of the county or any of its cities, towns, and settlements, though individual stories often reflect those of the area.

Interviews by Dr. Judy Kent
Production by Bill Ryan
Editing Anita Noad

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Veterans History ProjectSearchable Database

Posted on: March 8, 2020 Last updated on: November 2, 2020 Written by: FCHS
In 2002 the project staff successfully petitioned for Official Partner status in the Library of Congress~Veterans History Project.
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Katherine Williams

Katherine R. Williams Memories of Espanola, FloridaVideo Interview

Posted on: March 7, 2020 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
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Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mary Ann Clark InterviewOral History

Posted on: July 16, 2002 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Mary Ann Clark gives an overview of her life in Flagler County and organizations she’s worked with.
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Sandra Rose Friedman

Sandra Rose Friedman InterviewOral History

Posted on: May 25, 2002 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
An interview of Sandra Rose Friedman about early Palm Coast and the Library.
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Emily Shoemaker InterviewOral History

Posted on: March 5, 2002 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Emily Shoemaker gives a history of her husband Merhl and the beginning of the Friends of the Library.
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Reverend Giddens

Rev. and Mrs. Frank Giddens, Sr. InterviewOral Interview

Posted on: December 13, 2001 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Judith Kent interviews the Reverend and Mrs. Giddens about life in Flagler County, Florida.
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Moody

Patricia & Thomas DurranceOral History

Posted on: December 11, 2001 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Judy Kent interviews Patricia and Thomas Durrance about their grandparents.
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Flagler Beach Christmas 1926

Catherine (Wickline) Wilson InterviewOral History

Posted on: October 25, 2001 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Audio interview between Judith Kent and Catherine Wickline Wilson and growing up in Flagler Beach.
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Bunnell Garage

Audrey McKnight & Norma Turner InterviewOral History

Posted on: August 15, 2001 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Audrey McKnight and Norma Turner discuss their friendship and life in Bunnell with interviews Judith Kent.
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African American School Children in Espanola

Alice Longwood InterviewOral History

Posted on: July 27, 2001 Last updated on: October 27, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Judith Kent interviews Alice Longwood with six generations of her family.
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