People who remodel old houses often find surprises. For example, John Derrickson bought the old Samuel Williams house in Grants Pass, Ore., in 2010. While cleaning the upstairs, he came upon old papers, booklets, and more -- a treasure trove of Williams family history.

As It Was: Old Houses Sometimes Yield Historical Treasures

Colorful vignettes dedicated to the regional history of Southern Oregon and Northern California. As It Was is an all volunteer effort -- produced by Raymond Scully and narrated by Shirley Patton in partnership with writers from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.If you have a writing background and would like to submit an As It Was essay for consideration, email your written piece to mrkrt@ashlandhome.net.A collection of As It Was essays is available in a high-quality paperback book at the JPR Online Store. Each episode is also available below.

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As It Was: Old Houses Sometimes Yield Historical Treasures