New oral histories tell the story of Berlin, New Hampshire
New transcripts from the Berlin and Coos County Oral History Project are available as part of Historic New England's 100 Years, 100 Communities. Best known for its paper mills, Berlin, New Hampshire, was the largest producer of newsprint in the world during the mid-twentieth century. The project captures stories told by residents whose families have lived and worked in Berlin for generations and preserves them for future generations, using this rich history as a catalyst for Berliners as they look to redefine themselves in the twenty-first century.
The dynamic partnership between Historic New England, Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, New Hampshire, and the Berlin and Coos County Historical Society resulted in a ninety-minute documentary on Berlin in the twentieth century. The film has screened to enthusiastic crowds around the region and has won an AASLH (American Association of State & Local History) Award and a Telly Award honoring the best in local and regional film and television.
Watch for additional transcriptions as they are posted.
