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Schwartz recalls Nampa in the early twentieth century, sharing stories of the Great Depression, the railroad, and various memorable citizens.
Ernie Starr was the mayor of Nampa for twenty years, from 1961 to 1981, and afterward continued to serve on the city council. He shares some of his…
Ben Waigand served two terms as Nampa’s mayor, and was one of the youngest mayors in the country at the time. He came to Nampa with his family at a…
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…
Howard shares his early memories growing up and attending school in Nampa. He describes his experiences doing work on his father’s farm. He attended…
Hartman shares she and her family’s experiences homesteading in Nampa in the early 20th century.