Osterville, MA

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Elsie Chadwick Tales of Cape Cod

Born in 1903, Ms. Chadwick describes her experiences growing up on Main Street in the village of Osterville. She describes the stores on Main Street in 1912; her school experiences at grammar school, Hyannis high school and two years at the State Normal School. She relates her experiences at holidays and describes Dr. Higgins, who had the first automobile in town.

Frank Rudd Osterville, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives
Horace & Malcolm Crosby Tales of Cape Cod

Malcolm “Max” Crosby age 85 (born 1893) and Horace M. Crosby Jr.

Betty Richards Osterville, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives
Cecil I. Goodspeed Tales of Cape Cod

Born in 1898, in West Barnstable, Mr.

Frank Rudd Osterville, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives
John G. Lewis Tales of Cape Cod

John G. Lewis interview with Tales of Cape Cod, June 06, 1978 in Osterville, MA.  Born on July 29, 1907 in Osterville, Mr. Lewis recalls that his father was a laborer and his mother was a paper hanger and house cleaner.  His father cut ice on Joshua Pond in the winter and also worked for Mr. Crosby who had oyster plots in the village.  Mr.

Frank Rudd Osterville, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives
Walter N. Lewis Tales of Cape Cod

Born in 1906, in Ostrerville, Mr. Lewis recalls that his paternal grandfather was a peddler and grandmother was a nurse who worked for wealthy summer residents. She was a Bliss and her family owned substantial land in Centerville.  His father was a carpenter and shell fisherman.  His mother took in washing and ironing.  Mr.

Frank Rudd Osterville, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives