Bradford Resident Life Interviews

President of BHS Harold Wright has been working on a project to compile Bradford memories from some of the city’s elder residents.

These interviews are intended to give people a chance to talk about their recollections of Bradford over time. These are text transcriptions from audio interviews. BHS has the original audio files on file.

INTERVIEW WITH:  Chan Blodgett

DATE:  September 20, 2020

Speaking with Chan Blodgett of Blaisdell Lake, he reminisced about “how it was” in the Bradford region during his childhood. Harry Wright captured this on September 20, 2020, for the Bradford Historical Society (BHS). Finished version 5/10/21

INTERVIEW WITH: George Cilley     

DATE:  May 18, 2021

Conversation with George Cilley of East Main Street, who reminisced about “how it was” in the Bradford region during his childhood. Harry Wright took note of this on May 18, 21 for the Bradford Historical Society (BHS). Last edit on July 26, 21.

INTERVIEW WITH: Dick & Marcia Keller

DATE:  August 4, 2022
​​Interview with Dick and Marcia Keller discussing their memories of the Bradford, held at their home near Lake Massasecum. Harry Wright recorded this on August 4, 2022, for the Life Interview Series of the Bradford Historical Society.

 INTERVIEW WITH:  Harriet Douglass

DATE:  August 11, 2022

Interview with Fairgrounds Road resident Harriet Douglass, who reflects on the Town’s current state and remembers “how it was” in the Bradford area when she was younger. Harry Wright captured this on August 11, 2022, for the Bradford Historical Society (BHS). Revision final 8/29/22.