Oral Histories
Preserving the voices and stories of Hollis residents
About the Oral History Project
The Hollis Historical Society's oral history project, led by Jill Arabas, captures the firsthand accounts and memories of Hollis residents. These recorded interviews preserve the authentic voices of our community, documenting everyday life, major events, and the evolution of our town through the decades. The project has produced both themed documentary compilations and individual resident interviews.
Featured Documentaries
Themed compilations drawing from multiple interviews
Hollis the Way It Was
Hollis and World War II
Fun as Kids in Hollis
Individual Interviews
Personal stories from Hollis residents
Hank Dugdale
Ellen Davison
Jane Simmons
Marilyn Petersen
Dave & Sandy Goodwin
Windham Winn
Bob & Gloria Davison
Bill Germer
Harvey Mere
Priscilla Orde
Tom Jambard
Liz Farnsworth
Nancy Bell
Dick Goodwin
Paul Edmunds
Doug Gagne
Frank Whittemore
Record Your Own Story
The Hollis Social Library offers a free microphone lending program for residents who want to record their own oral histories. Contact the library for details on how to borrow recording equipment and contribute your story to the Hollis historical record.
