Name/Title
Nancy Macomber Skinner - Orinda Historical Society interviewScope and Content
This is an color video recording of an oral history interview of Nancy Macomber Skinner, an Orinda resident from 1938 to the early 1950s. Ms. Skinner shares her experiences of growing up in Orinda and Contra Costa County, including various schools, social clubs, and activities. She also recalls her parents building their home on 555 Miner Road. Life in the area during World War II and opening of the Orinda Theatre is included.Oral History Details
Interviewee
Skinner, Nancy MacomberInterviewer
Jenkins, Ann; Elder, Pamela