Marshallton Oral History

After starting work in 2019, The Marshallton Conservation Trust, the West Bradford Historical Commission and the Friends of Martin’s Tavern, working collaboratively, have completed the Marshallton Oral History Project. The purpose of this effort was to provide and memorialize the personal, firsthand recollections of village life in the mid part of the 20th century by people who are still connected to the village today.

These interviews help us document and preserve stories of the village’s past by capturing the voices of those who were there. They provide us with a fuller view of our history and offer a variety of viewpoints and perspectives. Oral histories are an important type of historical preservation and provide a rare opportunity to talk about and record history face to face. It is a living history of people’s unique life experiences.

We would like to thank and acknowledge all those individuals who agreed to participate. Below is a listing of the interviews and the links to their YouTube videos They include:

Ron Trimble/Nancy Busby - Marshallton Oral History Project - Ron Trimble & Nancy Busby (youtube.com)

Mary Anna Cann Evans - Marshallton Oral History Project - Mary Anna Cann Evans - YouTube

Douglas & Marjorie Barr - Marshallton Oral History Project - Douglas R. & Marjorie Cann Barr - YouTube

Carl "Bunny" Meister - Marshallton Oral History Project - Carl "Bunny" Meister (youtube.com)

Harry Cann - Marshallton Oral History Project - Harry Cann - YouTube

Jack McFadden - Marshallton Oral History Project - Jack McFadden - YouTube

Jack Hines, Franklin Marshall, Edwin (“Ed”) Hill - Marshallton Oral History Project - Jack M. Hines, Jr., Franklin R. Marshall, Edwin "Ed" Hill - YouTube

Jack M. Hines, Jr. - Marshallton Oral History Project - Jack M. Hines, Jr. (youtube.com)

MCT believes that efforts of this type are of enormous importance to maintaining appreciation of our past and a vital component of the heritage of our village.