Voices of Gresham
A podcast about Gresham, Oregon history, told through the voices of those who have lived it. Join us each Wednesday as we bring Gresham's past to life - from the Japanese American experience to Prohibition and speakeasies. Hosted and co-written by Stephanie Vallance and Melissa Bevency, in partnership with the Gresham Historical Society.
Episodes
Every building in Gresham is a silent witness to history, marking time and reminding us that we are only the most recent visitors ...
When looking back at our history, there is a common misconception that women didn’t work until WWII. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Women’s labor has always been an important part of the US economy, whether paid or unpaid. Throughout the decades of the twentieth century, though, the nature of this work changed as the country changed. More opportunities became available, and women’s labor became more diversified. ...
When we think of Gresham history, many stories come to mind: pioneers arriving, Prohibition unfolding, political conflict shaping ...
At a glance, 1920s Gresham appeared to be a quaint...
The decades following WWII were pivotal for Gresham’s Japanese American community. Many engaged with Japanese traditions alongside the American notion of freedom that internment had denied them. It was a time of reparations and rebuilding, of both seeking amends for the past and creating a better future. Through it all, Miyo’s unmarked grave rested beneath a...
During internment, the Japanese had done their best to maintain autonomy and community despite their difficult circumstances. Whil...
In the summer of 1942, Gresham’s interned families were loaded onto...
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. As war broke out, so did feelings of suspicion towards Japanese America...
Last week, we were introduced to Gresham...
In 1880, the first Japanese settler arrived in Oregon. Her name was Miyo Iwakoshi, and her arrival would pave the way for generations of Japanese Americans to come. Buried in an unmarked grave, she became a mystery, uniting historians across space and time in the search for who she was. Join us as we explore the unusual life of Miyo Iwakoshi, the Western Empress of Orient.
Music for this episode: Simplicity by...
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