William H. Barker

William H. Barker was interviewed by Mary Giles in 1976. He spoke about his childhood and education, time in the military, and hobbies. I was born in Fall River in 1913; I spent all my summers in Westport all my life. I claim to have been swimming at the Westport Harbor beach long before people, whom […]

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Benjamin Baker

Benjamin Baker was interviewed by Mary Giles on December 6, 1976. He was thirteen at the time, and discussed school, sports, and travel. Ben, how do you like living out in the country in this beautiful old house, far away from neighbors? Your family has created a very beautiful place here, using parts of several […]

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Ann Baker

Ann Baker was interviewed by Mary Giles on November 15, 1976. She spoke in great length about her work as an architect and her fascination with history. LISTEN TO ANN BAKER PART 1 LISTEN TO ANN BAKER PART 2 Tell me Ann, why are you working as an architect on the building you are now […]

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William Almy, jr.

William Almy, jr. was interviewed by Mary Giles on October 25, 1975. He spoke to her in length about his family’s long history in Westport, along with his career in horse breeding. LISTEN TO PART I LISTEN TO PART 2 William Almy – “According to the early records of the Almy family here in Westport, […]

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Roger and Dorothy Acheson

The Achesons were interviewed in 1976 by Mary Giles for the Bicentennial Celebration. They had spent their time working on the family dairy farm for many years.   We came from New Bedford and raised vegetables for a long time. During the depression I worked for the government.   You like my paintings? I started […]

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