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This is the first segment of 7 about Dugger Park.

Click below to hear memories of family and community in the old neighborhood:
Neighborhood Memories

Children in West Medford attended the Hervey School for elementary school. Listen to memories of the Hervey School, first from three sisters from the Furr family, Gloria Bowens, Esther Ellis, and Jean Swan. Afterwards, you will hear stories from Wallace Kountze and Marilyn Smith.
The Hervey School

These are shared memories of the once great little store in West Medford.

The West Medford Community Center was an integral part of the community. Listen as Mrs. Iona Vargus, Mrs. Alice Isaacs, Mrs. Gloria Bowens, Mrs. Esther Ellis, Mrs. Jean Swan, Mrs. Katherine Smith, and Mr. Wallace Kountze share their memories.
West Medford Community Center

A painting of the community center

An initial model-design for the West Medford Community […]

Click to hear memories of: School Desegregation

If one word could describe the essence of the West Medford community it is fellowship. To those who live there, the term extends beyond the conventional religious meaning. Listen as Wally Kountze, Marilyn Smith, and Mrs. Katherine Smith discuss memories of fellowship and what the word means to them.

Cyanna has edited this segment on general memories of the old West Medford neighborhood.
Old neighborhood memories

Click to learn about the Kelley Riding School and Stables:
KelleyStables

Listen as church members discuss their memories of events and celebrations.