This issue centers on oral history as a vital method for preserving Berrien County heritage. It recounts the editor’s earliest interview experience and shares narratives drawn from family memories, rural life, and local traditions. The newsletter highlights interviews conducted with long-time residents, including recollections of education, farm work, and community events. It also provides practical guidance and tips for planning and conducting oral history interviews. Additional sections note recent museum acquisitions, new exhibit installations, and preparations for upcoming displays honoring regional culture and history.

Subjects(Names): Allen, Edgar; Allen, Minnie Vickers; Brown, Ina Weaver; Connell, Wilson; DeVane, Betty Rowan; Fields, Dona; Fields, Julian; Fletcher, Ida Lou Giddens; Gaskins, Edwin D.; Gilbert, Dorothy; Griffin, Bob; Griffin, Charlie Ruth; Griffin, Frank; Griffin, William Harrison; Griffin, Willie; Guthrie, William V.; Hughes, Betty Jean Shaw; Knight, Victoria Giddens; Lewis, Hazel Allen; Mills, Elva Allen; Parrish, Rebecca Jane; Shaw, Bruner; Shaw, Bryan (editor); Shaw, Molly Register; Smith, Ernest J.; Stallings, Roscoe; Swindle, Kathleen Knight;