The Oral History

Committee of the Peachtree City Historical Society has begun the process

of interviewing key citizens who have a story to tell about the city's

past. The interviews have begun with interviews from the former mayors.

The interviews are being taped on a high quality Sony recorder for archiving

purposes, and transcriptions are being produced. The tapes and transcriptions

will be stored in the Library for future research purposes.

Peachtree City

is in a unique position to record its history. Being chartered in 1959,

it is only 43 years old. There are still many people here now who were

here when the city was only a dream. From average citizens to community

leaders, clerical leaders and business leaders, many others are yet to

be interviewed.

Interviews

will continue, but the group needs people to conduct the interviews. Candidates

will receive background material and hands-on training in how to conduct

an oral history interview. People who have experience in transcribing

are also needed. One transcriptionist has already donated her time, but

others are needed due to the anticipated load of tapes that will eventually

be produced by this effort. Others who may just want to get involved in

other aspects of the Historical Society are welcomed as well.

Those who wish

to join the effort, or want more information, may contact M.T. Allen or

Jill Prouty at the Library, 770-631-2520. They will be put in touch with

the Historical Society representatives.