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Rich Schmidt | Director of Archives and Resource Sharing | (503) 883-2734

Shelby Cook | Archives Coordinator | (503) 883-2712

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We hope you’ve been enjoying our oral history interviews – we’re so excited to share the photos here and the interviews through YouTube, iTunes, SoundCloud and our website. •We’re always looking for future interview subjects! If you or someone you know has a story that should be preserved in our archives, please contact us. You can leave a comment, DM us, or contact Rich Schmidt, director of archives, at rschmidt@linfield.edu or 503-883-2734. Please share this contact info with anyone who might be interested! •We’re willing to come to you at the time of year that works best for you, or we can host you here on Linfield’s campus in McMinnville. •Our goal is to cover the entire state and the entire industry. You don’t have to have been in the industry for a certain amount of time – everyone has a story to tell. We’re excited to document all roles of the industry: winemakers, vineyard workers and managers, hospitality staff, marketing and communications staff, educators, wine sellers, consultants, managers, researchers, authors, journalists and anyone else connected to Oregon wine. •We’ve interviewed the pioneers, the second generation, people who are just getting started, large producers, small producers, people outside the winery and vineyard… and everyone in between. •Help us capture the past, present and future and preserve the stories that blend to make Oregon wine. •❤️🍷
Summer 2019 ☀️: 57 interviews. 21 locations. 2432 miles travelled. Priceless memories and stories: captured. • This summer tested us in ways that made us grow exponentially. With a jam packed schedule, we were constantly on the move. There are so many aspects that go into what we do: from communicating/scheduling prospective interviews, to extensive research, to physical prepping, to post production, photography... and so much more. We, as the archives team all have jobs that contribute to the preservation of the Oregon wine narrative. • As summer comes to a close, we’d like to reflect and express our complete gratitude and appreciation to everyone we’ve interviewed and worked with this summer. Your stories are what makes our job worth it. Your willingness to share is what allows us to preserve this industry and capture it in its purest form. • We look forward to more interviews, miles, and stories. We look forward to what’s ahead while always remaining grounded in our past. A BIG thank you to all as we continue our journey! 💛🎉
We are always striving to improve the ways we connect with people. We are SO happy to introduce are newly updated website, complete with all things OR wine, and even beyond! • Here on our website, you’ll find: -information about who we are and what we do -ALL interviews separated by region, alphabetical, OR by date (your choice!) -historical and interview photos -various projects we’ve worked on -links to our social media and podcast (which you all should check out if you haven’t yet)! • We are so excited for what’s ahead. We look forward to building relationships, expanding our presence, and continuing capturing and preserving the Oregon wine story. Thank you ALL for your continuous support. We wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the people that make up the industry. 😊🍷
Mike, Mikey, or Michael Etzel Jr. of Beaux Fréres! • We were struck by the authenticity of Mikey and his passion for winemaking and family. We appreciated their hospitality and kindness that extended itself throughout all of Beaux Fréres. Mikey shared his memories of growing up on the estate and how that laid the foundation for when he was ready to come back home. This place is truly special; grounded in family and with the future ahead of them, we can’t wait to see what becomes of Beaux Fréres. Please make sure to listen to this amazing story!
On Friday, we had the opportunity to interview Chris and Beth Barnes of Chris James Cellars. Their view was absolutely spectacular— overlooking the vineyard and their incredible journey they’ve built thus far. • Be sure to check out their interview coming soon, AND on our podcast format on itunes! 👀
☀️ As summer comes to a close, the OWHA continues to share the story of Oregon wine. Introducing, the OWHA podcast! • We are now in the process of turning all of our oral history interviews into podcast episodes, now available on itunes and soundcloud. Listen to these stories wherever you go— in the car, getting ready... just about anywhere! • Just search “oregon wine history archive podcast” on either platform and listen away! There are ten episodes already up and running, and ten more will be released tomorrow, August 30th, at 8am. • Swipe to see some of the people who will be featured on tomorrow’s release! • We are looking forward to continuing our work, cheers! 🍾
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