Our "Voices of St. Helena" program
Our goal was to collect historical information about the people, events, and ways of living that shaped our area and the settlements that predate the town. By recording the memories of narrators with firsthand knowledge, we sought to bring our history to life for future generations of researchers, curious descendents, and others. We have collected these memories high academic standards, preserved and cared for them, and now they are accessible to you. We will use them for research, to inform and bring exhibits to life, and to help to bridge the interests and understanding of successive generations of St. Helenans.
“Voices” was developed beginning in 2005 by Historical Society intern Pat Alexander during her studies as a history major at Napa Valley College and Sonoma State University. Pat developed the program under the guidance of a Historical Society Board Internship Oversight Committee and in association with professionals in the field. In the first three years, volunteer interviewers were trained and conducted oral history interviews.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Fred Abruzzini on July 7, 1987.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Petite Abruzzini on July 9, 2008.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Antonia Allegra on July 14, 2015.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Vincent and Claire Amendola on November 11, 2013.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interviews with Marsha Bettinelli on March 23, 2014.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Guli Buchanan on August 21, 1995.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Ernie Butala and Petite Abruzzini on June 2, 2017.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Kenneth Grant Cairns in February and March of 2007.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Helen Paris Christianson on November 14, 2013.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Marilyn and Nick Coy on March 23, 2014.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Marie Del Bondio on March 5, 2006.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Oscar Delgado on May 21, year unknown.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Tala DeWynter on July 9, 2007.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Mary Edano and Rose Taylor on July 15, 2014.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Phoebe Ellsworth on August 9, 2016.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Greta Ericson, date unknown.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Henry Escareno on May 21, 2016.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Rudy and Therese Frey on February 12, 2011.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with David and Nancy Garden. Date unknown.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Guy Kay on November 21, year unknown.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Chuck O’Rear on October 17, 2013.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Osvaldo and Ferruccia Particelli with Ray Particelli as translator on February 10, 2015.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Ed Paulson on November 23, 1979.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Rafael Rodriguez on July 10, 2009.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Joanne and John Sales on October 31, 2013.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Larry and Annette Smith on July 13, 2015.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with John Thoreen on September 12, 2016.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Sloan Upton on September 26, 2016.
St. Helena Historical Society oral history interview with Laurie Wood on January 26, 2005.