Tigard resident Robert Young shares his experiences of the Great Depression.

Tigard Public Library's oral history collection is focused on the Great Depression, with eleven video interviews of local residents sharing their experiences and reflections on that time in U.S. history. Additional oral histories contain stories of Tigard and the surrounding area during the first half of the 20th century.

Browse  the Tigard Public Library's oral history collection.

The  Tigard Public Library's  mission is to serve the Tigard community by promoting reading and providing access to materials in all formats to meet residents’ informational, cultural, educational and recreational needs. The Library fosters lifelong learning and provides an array of programs and services to encourage the development of well-rounded citizens.