Lynn Houghton and Sharon Carlson
Recorded
July 19, 2023
Archived
July 19, 2023
35:43 minutes
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Id:
mby022901
Description
Friends and coworkers Lynn Houghton (65) and Sharon Carlson (60) discuss their shared passion for Kalamazoo history, the built environment, and cultural preservation.Subject Log / Time Code
Lynn Houghton (L) talks about how she first met Sharon Carlson (S). L says she and S connected over their shared passion for Kalamazoo history.
K speaks about the programming she ran at Kalamazoo Public Museum, now known as Kalamazoo Valley Museum. L and S discuss the program "Kalamazoo Lost & Found".
S says when buying a house, she only looked at old houses. She adds that she bought a house in the Stuart area and speaks about how important the architecture is to everyone in the neighborhood.
S explains why historical and cultural preservation are important; she says they make communities distinct and unique.
L shares more about the walking tours she runs in Kalamazoo.
L and S discuss the Ladies' Library Association and the role libraries play in a community.
S talks about how history and the built environment can facilitated a connection to place for community members.
L reflects on how she loves when people have an "aha" moment when it comes to history and the built environment.
L and S speak about the digitization of library and archival material and how quickly access is changing.
S says more about her passion for history and her current focus on the Ladies' Library Association. L says she is passionate about accessibility and continuing to make historical and archival material available to as many people as possible.
L and S share closing thoughts.
Participants
- Lynn Houghton
- Sharon Carlson