SPOKEN: Ardon B Judd, Jr Oral History Project was established to record the stories and life histories of the people of Albany, Texas and its surrounding region. In memory of Old Jail Art Center Board member and archives supporter Ardon Judd, the project will preserve this rich history and make it accessible to visitors, students, and researchers. This wealth of information will be both a source of enjoyment and education for current and future generations.
The first round of films and full interviews are available for viewing on the OJAC Vimeo Channel: https://vimeo.com/user32466522
The Archives would like to thank all of the donors who made these priceless first interviews and films possible, as well as the Summerlee Foundation, which provided a grant for the new audio/visual technology.
This spring and summer, the project commenced filming for a second round of interviews and videos. Keep your eyes out for an announcement next year to see the new films both in the museum and online!
-Molly Sauder, Archivist and Librarian