Historical Audio
ExcerptsRalph Kletzien: Early memories at the Damon Red HouseRalph Kletzien talks about his earliest years at Heron when he stayed at the Damon Red House with his parents and Grandmother Effie Damon. From an interview conducted by Steve Signell on February 2, 2022. Sherm Barker: The Barker Heron Island Origin StorySherm Barker relates how he first came to Heron Island in 1946 as a guest of Linda Graves, who owned the Gunn Cottage at the time. Linda was the younger sister of Alice (Graves) Gunn, widow of Levi Gunn. He also tells how his father Jim Barker purchased the property from 'Aunt Linda' for $1 in the 1950s. From an interview conducted by Steve Signell on February 2, 2022. Sarah Elley Early Heron Memories, 1912-1916Sarah recounts her first years at Heron Island, as a guest of Dr. Charlotte Fitch Roberts in the Bungalow. From an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, August 26, 1979. The Elley's eyewitness account of the Hotel Madockawando fireSarah and Harold Elley tell the story of Harold's first trip to Heron in 1917, in which they witness the Hotel and Annex burning to the ground on the evening of September 6. From an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, August 26, 1979. How the Elleys acquired their cottageSarah and Harold Elley tell the story of how they came to own Cragmore, burned in 2007, and rebuilt by the Longs. From an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, August 26, 1979. Elleys tell Frank Jordan StoriesSarah and Harold Elley stories of Frank Jordan renovating their cottage 1927-1930 era. From an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, August 26, 1979. Elleys remember Louisa and Lucy StevensonSarah and Harold Elley recall memories of Chuck & John Stevenson's aunts, Louisa and Lucy. From an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, August 26, 1979. Harriet Damon recounts early Damon years at HeronFrom an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, September 3, 1979. Harriet Damon personal memories of HeronFrom an interview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, September 3, 1979. | Full RecordingsChet and Anne Pinkham Appreciation DayRecorded by Pete Signell at the Aug. 18, 2001 Clam Bake. Sarah and Harold ElleyInterview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, August 26, 1979. Harriet DamonInterview conducted by Chuck Stevenson, September 3, 1979. Ralph KletzienInterview conducted by Steve Signell on January 6, 2022. Sherm BarkerInterview conducted by Steve Signell on February 2, 2022. Flodie AndersonInterview conducted by Steve Signell, March 2023. |
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