Oberlin Oral History Project

Oberlin Oral History Project

Hear stories of Oberlin from the townspeople themselves: graduates, shopkeepers, residents, community leaders, and more. Over 150 interviews have been completed and represent town and gown, black and white, city and country, male and female perspectives. They include memories of downtown, college life, local industries, world events, politics, entertainment and daily life from the early 1900s to the present.

See a complete list of the names of people who have been interviewed and themes addressed as well as brief synopses of interviews.