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Historic Oakwood - Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood (SPHO)

North Bloodworth Street & Oakwood Avenue
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Historic Oakwood - Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood (SPHO)

  • About
    • History of Oakwood
    • ———
    • Awards & Honorary
    • Architecture
    • Map of Historic Oakwood
    • The North/South Expressway
    • Oral History
    • Oral History Project
    • Photo Gallery
    • Property Inventory
    • Timeline & Major Projects
  • Events
    • Activities
    • Candlelight Tour
    • Garden Club Tour
    • Walking Tour
    • Calendar of Events
    • Snow Ball
  • Tour
    • Candlelight Tour
    • - Tour Parking & Map
    • - Tour Photo Gallery
    • - Sponsor The Tour
    • - Candlelight Tour FAQ
    • — — —
    • Garden Club Tour
    • Walking Tour Brochure
  • News
    • The Oakwood News
    • Advertise in Oakwood
    • News Archives 🔒
    • Oakwood Directory Ads
  • Residents
    • Archives 🔒
    • Awards & Honorary
    • Board Documents 🔒
    • Bylaws
    • Directory
    • Forms
    • Garden Club
    • Listserv
    • Past Event Photos
    • Resources
  • Store
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Donate
    • Mailing List
    • Press Room
    • Volunteer
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Oral Histories

Oakwood Oral Histories indexed by date the person or couple came to Oakwood.

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1919 - Garland Tucker
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1928 - Sue Tuck Briggs
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1928 - James Stronach
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1930 - Addie Lee Riedeout
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1934 - Bill Hutchins
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1942 - James “Jim” Crew and wife Dixie
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1943 - Robert (Bob) and Norma Tomb
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1945 - Phil & Phyllis Crane
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1946 - Peter Daniel
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1962 - Mamie Bridgers
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1963 - Randy Hester
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1968 - Peter Batchelor
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1969 - Ruby Bullock
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1971 - Eric Ennis
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1971 - Ruth Little Stone
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1972 - Barry and Nancy Poe
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1972 - Ronnie Ellis
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1972 - Stewart Woodard
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1973 - Arlene Sanders
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1973 - Taylor McMillan
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1974 - Barbara Wishy
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1975 - Richard Black
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1975 - Sabra Taylor
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1976 - Mike James
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1976 - Bernadette Turner
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1976 - Larry Wheeler
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1977 - Peter Rumsey
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1977 - Jo Anne Sanford
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1978 - Betsy Buford
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1978 - Donna Herring
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1979 - Peggy Beasley-Rogers
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1979 - Virginia Freeman
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1979 - Terry Harper
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1979 - Mary Lu Wooten
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1981 - Chris Yetter & Steve Zamporelli
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1982 - Billy Brewer
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1983 - Jackie Twisdale
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1984 - Betsy Ross
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1984 - Ian Shields and Pat McQuaid
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1985 - Lisa Finaldi
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1986 - Matthew Brown
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1988 - Jean Spivey
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1989 - John Dancy-Jones
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2001 - Gary & Doris Jurkiewicz
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2002 - Lisa Grele Barrie
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2004 - Ellen Nightingale
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2008 - Sonja McKay
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Joy Weeber

Years indicates year of move-in to Oakwood.

Historic Oakwood is one of Raleigh, North Carolina’s oldest neighborhoods and the first neighborhood in the state of North Carolina to receive historic designation. Over its 150 year history, Oakwood has experienced tremendous change.

In 2010, when another life-long resident passed away, neighbors lamented we had never captured her story. This project originated from that desire: to capture the important stories of cherished neighbors before they were gone. As it has evolved, this project has grown into something much more: a way to recognize and celebrate the individuals who have been important in Oakwood’s evolution -- a way to learn and teach history, and a way to build and strengthen the connections in our community.

To date, more than 80 residents and students have participated in the Oral History Project – by conducting interviews or being interviewed, digitizing old photographs, taking portraits, transcribing interviews, editing audio, and conducting research. The result: a series of stories that bind us.

This project receives support from the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood.

 
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