Voices of the Swift River Valley
This is a project to help make available the oral histories of the residents of the Swift River Valley at the time the Quabbin Reservoir was created. it is using the oral histories recorded in the 1970's by Audrey Duckert and that are available online from the UMass Library. The audio quality of the original recordings has been improved using an audio tool and an audiogram was generated. As such, while the recording was reviewed by a person, the audiogram may not necessarily be a perfect rendition of the conversation. Return to home page
This is an ongoing project and new recordings will be uploaded periodically.
Marion Grover and Lester Hager
On February 25, 1975, Audrey Duckert interviewed Marion Grover, Clayton Grover, and Lester Hager at the Tullybrook Nursing Home in Athol, Massachusetts. Marion and Clayton discussed their early life in North Dana, including their home repairs and social activities like playing cards and sleigh rides. They reminisced about the local post office, the closure of the railroad in 1932, and the move of the Swift River Box Company to Athol in 1938. Marion shared her marriage in 1912 and her daughter’s life in Falmouth. They also touched on local historical landmarks, such as the Eagle House and the stained glass windows from their church.
Marion Clayton Grover
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Lester Hager
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