Nampa Oral History Collection
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About 60 individuals shared their recollection of the early days of living in Nampa.
Some of these people's stories relate to photos in the Historic Photo Exhibit. Click on the name or subject listed under "Relation" to discover more details about life in Nampa.
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Mr. Ben Anketell, at his home on Amity Avenue, Nampa, shares recollections of life in early 1900's.
Helen describes her experiences growing up and attending school in Nampa, and the games children would play together. She recalls the hardships she…
Leonard Bowles who moved to Nampa from Emmett in 1926 discusses early industry and life in Nampa.
John Brandt, born in Nampa in 1904, recalls his childhood and what life was like in early Nampa.
Elmer Burri, who arrived in Nampa in 1917, shares life experiences in from early childhood. As part of the Historical Society, Burri helped save and…
Interview of Harold W. Brown, who discusses his early life in Nampa as well as Nampa and the USA in the 1940s.
Robert J. Brown discusses growing up in Nampa in the 1930s and onward. As well as a number of businesses in Nampa at the time, including the Majestic…
Dean Campbell shares memories of Post-World War II and Edith discusses the Green Leaf Creamery and the ice cream business.
Lloyd Castagneto arrived in Nampa in 1917 and shares memories of living in Nampa in the mid-20th century. Lloyd recalls working for Union Pacific and…
Bill Castagneto, born in Nampa in 1918, shares memories of growing up in Nampa including the influence of the railroad and the dairy industry. He also…
Cooke talks about Nampa in the early 1900's through the 1940s, including World War I and how it impacted Nampa. He discusses his time at the College…
Willis and Frances share their memories of early Nampa, recalling the Harvest Festival and the Dewey Palace. The Coyles discuss their involvement in…
Elmo Crill, born in Nampa in 1909, shares memories of Nampa from the early 1900’s including riding the Interurban railroad, land agents, and other…
Robert A. Davis discusses the Dewey family and the Dewey Palace in the early 1900s.
Margaret Dunbar shares history of her mother, Jessie Louise Ruse Heithecker and her family in the 1920’s along with her early memories of Nampa.…