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  • Oral History: Alfred James Baden

    Alfred James Baden was born September 8, 1924, at 600 S. 4th St., in Independence, Kansas. He was known as Bud to his friends and as Opa to his grandchildren. He served in the United States Army during World War II and he loved fly. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was employed by Sinclair Oil Corporation (later ARCO) for 33 years. Bud always had a smile and was ever curious about the history of Independence; the Baden family was a founding family. This interview took place on May 11, 2016. Bud passed away January 12, 2017.

    Alfred J "Bud" Baden Obituary

     

     

     

     

    1 hr 51 min
  • Oral History: Gary Edward Hunn

    Gary Edward Hunn was born May 6, 1944, in Wellington, New Zealand. Many years later he discovered that his birth father was an American Marine who had been killed in action on Tarawa atoll in the Pacific Ocean, November 20, 1943. His birth father was Jack Edward Miller of Independence, Kansas. Gary and his wife Nora came to Independence to discover his American roots in June 2016. This interview took place on June 12, 2016.

    52 min
  • Oral History: Dr. Fay Bradley

    Dr. Fay Bradley was born January 13, 1938, at the home of his parents in Independence, Kansas. This interview took place January 27, 2015 as part of a grant called Created Equal that was given to the Independence Public Library. Dr. Bradley has run in marathons around the world. Dr. Bradley passed away January 14, 2021.

    Obituary for Dr. Fay Bradley

     

    1 hr 53 min
  • Oral History: Bertha May LaSalle

    Bertha May LaSalle was born July 13, 1923, "on a clap of thunder" according to her mother. She was named after her maternal grandmother. Bertha is an active and vibrant member of the community.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Oral History: Sydney H. Andrews

    Sydney H. Andrews was born March 30, 1926, in India, the son of medical missionaries. This interview took place March 31, 2014 in his home in Independence, Kansas. Sydney passed away March 20, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife Wilma Andrews.

    Obituary for Sydney Andrews

    1 hr 26 min
  • Oral History: Melvena Hazen, Age 100

    This oral history interview took place soon after Melvena Hazen's 100th birthday, June 3, 2016. She resided at Eagle Estates Assisted Living Center in Independence, Kansas. Melvena passed away January 1, 2017 and she is missed by all.

    Obituary for Melvena Hazen

    1 hr 10 min
  • Oral History: Gary Edward Hunn
    Gary Edward Hunn was born May 6, 1944, in Wellington, New Zealand. Many years later he discovered that his birth father was an American Marine who had been killed in action on Tarawa atoll in the Pacific Ocean, November 20, 1943. His birth father was Jack Edward Miller of Independence, Kansas. Gary and his wife Nora came to Independence to discover his American roots in June 2016. This interview took place on June 12, 2016.
    52 min
  • Oral History: Dr. Fay Bradley
    Dr. Fay Bradley was born January 13, 1938, at the home of his parents in Independence, Kansas. This interview took place January 27, 2015 as part of a grant called Created Equal that was given to the Independence Public Library. Dr. Bradley has run in marathons around the world.
    1 hr 53 min
  • Oral History: Sydney H. Andrews
    Sydney H. Andrews was born March 30, 1926, in India, the son of medical missionaries. This interview took place March 31, 2014 in his home in Independence, Kansas. Sydney passed away March 20, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife Wilma Andrews.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Oral History: Melvena Hazen, Age 100
    This oral history interview took place soon after Melvena Hazen's 100th birthday, June 3, 2016. She resided at Eagle Estates Assisted Living Center in Independence, Kansas. Melvena passed away January 1, 2017 and she is missed by all.
    1 hr 10 min

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The public library in Independence, Kansas posts episodes of interest to the public and to our community. Our purpose is to engage the Public, to enrich our Community, and to enjoy Life.