On December 9, 1993, Michael Jepson interviewed several speakers as part of the Vanishing Culture Project. The interview took place in Cortez, Florida, and covers topics related to the island's history, culture, and environment. One of the narrators provides background information about Tidy Island and discusses the two marked Indian burial grounds from the Aboriginal period and the museum's dedication to both Indigenous culture and the original white settlers on the island. She shares personal anecdotes about her experiences growing up on the island, recounting visits with her family and memories of local flora, wildlife, and landmarks such as the black mangrove tree and Aunt Molly’s recollections. The speakers delve into local history, referencing significant individuals and families, including the Bickfords, Cole family, and Bessie Brown. They discuss early homesteading on the island, fishing practices, and the changes brought by development and commercialization. The interview highlights the island's past as a place for picnicking, camping, and small-scale farming, as well as its later transformation through land sales and infrastructure changes. Through the speakers' memories and detailed descriptions, the interview captures the cultural and environmental history of Tidy Island, illustrating its significance to the local community and its evolving landscape.