ORAL HISTORY

Established in 2022 and named for third-generation Portlander and community historian Edward R. White, the Ed “Nardie” White Oral History booth is a historical hub for staff, volunteers, and visitors of Portland Museum to capture the stories of their friends, family, and neighbors. Read on below to learn how you can record and listen to Portland oral history interviews.

Record Oral Histories

Have someone you’d like to interview, but no equipment? Good news! The Ed “Nardie” White Oral History Booth is available to be reserved for free! Follow the link below to learn about the possibilities of the booth and claim your timeslot.

Listen to Oral Histories

Interested in hearing some of the Portland neighborhood’s many stories? Follow the link below to explore various oral history interviews conducted by Portland Museum stretching from the 1970s to the present! Check back often for new additions and series.

Support Provided By:

Portland Museum’s oral history program, including the Ed “Nardie” White Oral History Booth, are brought to you with support from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and Louisville Metro Government’s External Agency Fund.