Oral History Collections

The Scott County Historical Society completed a five-year project to collect Scott County residents stories from the 1930s to the 1950s.  Over 160 interviews were conducted.  Transcripts of the interviews are available at SCHS by request. 

Topics addressed in the interviews include...
  • Life on the farm
  • Small town living
  • Train travel
  • World War II experiences by veterans
  • Home Front during World War II
  • Rationing
  • Work
  • Family relationships
  • Dating
  • Marriage
For a complete list of narrator names, contact the Society at 952-445-0378 or email a request to info@scottcountyhistory.org.