Oral History Interviews
Interview Nominations
The FHS has received many recommendations and suggestions for oral history interviews. Some are individuals such as: people who have lived in the community since the 1940’s and 1950’s; people involved in the renovation and condominium conversion; families who have lived in Fairlington over several generations; people who have worked on the property and grounds; and people who have led condominium and civic associations, community activity groups, and other organizations.
Others recommendations are groups of people such as: ‘original owners,’ or people who purchased their homes during the condominium conversion and have lived in Fairlington since; people who grew up in Fairlington; neighbors in particular courts or other areas.
We hope to interview them all and more.
Do you have a nomination or suggestion for an oral history? Tell us who you think should be interviewed and why. Contact Us
The Oral History Program
The VOF Committee began the oral history program in February 2005, with a training session for volunteers. Arlington County Public Library staff, local, and oral historians Judy Knudsen and Sara Collins prepared a dozen people interested in conducting oral history interviews.
Volunteers then organized questions and equipment, and organized themselves into interview teams of two. The first oral history interview was completed in July 2005, and the second is scheduled for the fall. Training for new volunteers is anticipated for early spring 2005.
Are you interested in being trained and being part of an oral history team? Are you interested in transcribing the tapes? Contact Us
Fairlington Memories of Your Own?
Every resident has a unique perspective on Fairlington and Fairlington life. If you would like to share your experiences and memories in writing, we hope you’ll consider participating in the ‘Fairlington Moments’ program.
If thinking about oral and written histories reminds you that you have pictures or other Fairlington memorabilia, we hope you’ll consider donating or sharing it with us. We will copy and digitize photographs for you. Be sure to make notes about the when, who, and what of your pictures. Contact Us