Oral History of Gertrude Helfrich

Oral History

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Stinson Beach Historical Society

Gertrude Helfrich OH Tape: Origsize: 3 x 4 x .5; Origformat: Other; Resolution: 72
Gertrude Helfrich OH Tape

Origsize: 3 x 4 x .5; Origformat: Other; Resolution: 72

Name/Title

Oral History of Gertrude Helfrich

Entry/Object ID

2006A-117-01

Scope and Content

Gertrude remembers coming to Stinson in 1941 and living at Seadowns. She recalls how is was then (family feeling in town) and what kind of over-the-hill transportation they had (the Woody station wagon). She recalls her theatrical experiences in Stinson and the 4th of July bathing beauty contests which raised funds for the Community Center to be built. She describes Stinson in the early days as "slow with a bit of excitement here and there," and how it was during the war years. She describes the businesses back then--and she worked in all of them--like the Surf Club, Christmas outdoors, and the "golden age" of Stinson.

Collection

SBHS Archival Collection/History/Personal/Oral

Acquisition

Accession

2006A-117

Source or Donor

Gertrude Helfrich