Archiving Memory: A Look Back at PWPL’s Oral History Program

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Elly Shodell interviews Gert Nicoll for Estate Workers Oral History

On view beginning October 31, the exhibit is a look back at the Port Washington Public Library’s Oral History program, which began in 1980 to preserve for posterity the memories and experiences of local residents. Photographs, technological artifacts and other ephemera from the program will be on display on the Library’s second floor.

For more information about the PWPL oral history collection please click here.

Ernie Simon Collection

Ernest P. Simon was a former senior editor of the Port Washington News for over 30 years until his death in 1976.

Main Street Collection

The Port Washington Main Street Collection brings together photographs, postcards, and other historic materials that reflect the rich past of this community nestled between Manhasset and Hempsted Bays.

Maritime Collection

The Port Washington Maritime Collection features materials from the Local History Center that relate to the regions rich maritime history and traditions.

Mason-Malone Collection

The Mason-Malone Collection consists of images from the Mason Studio archive of prints and negatives dating from approximately 1881 to 1971.

Virginia Marshall Martus Papers

Virginia “Ginger” Marshall Martus was born and raised in Port Washington, New York.