Reflecting, Recording, and Preserving History
Pandemic Resiliency
We’re looking for your stories about surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. Videos, written stories, poems, oral histories, photos, or… Email Elektra or call her at 303-258-1101 for more information.
George Blevins
George Blevins regales us with tales of his involvement in the freedom ride, fulfilling his dreams of becoming a cartoonist, and reflects on the ongoing civil unrest and protests.
Capt. Alfred Scott McLaren
We sat down with Capt. Alfred Scott McLaren, USN (Ret.) Ph.D, President Emeritus of The American Polar Society, President Emeritus of The Explorers Club, and Recipient of The Explorers…
James McVey
Jim McVey shares about quarantine, his father's death, and spring-time in the mountains. Jim is the author of several books, most recently Bridging Worlds: A Sherpa's Story with Pemba Sherpa.…
Oral History Scavenger Hunt
Despite the unfortunate cancellation of Frozen Dead Guy Days, we are trying to keep the frozen dead spirit alive! Hidden in plain sight throughout the town of Nederland are a…
Craziest Frozen Dead Story Contest
Although Frozen Dead Guy Days 2020 is cancelled, we are still in the frozen dead spirit! ANNOUNCING the first annual Craziest Frozen Dead Story Contest!! Submit your craziest Frozen…
Brad Wickham
Listen in as Brad Wickham, Grandpa Bredo's longtime caretaker, discusses his appearance on John Oliver's "Wacky Festivals" segment, the charms of Frozen Dead Guy Days, and recalls Norwegian visitors…
Teresa Crush-Warren
With Frozen Dead Guy Days quickly approaching, Ned Speaks is proud to present an interview with Teresa Crush-Warren in which she recounts the discovery of Bredo's body, the ensuing…
Getting Involved
Greetings and welcome to the Nederland Community Library's Ned Speaks Oral History Project! The aim of this project is to record and share the unique voices, stories, and experiences of…
Happy Birthday, Grandpa!
We at NCL are pleased to celebrate Grandpa Bredo's 120th birthday! Enjoy this snippet of our interview with Teresa Crush-Warren; the full interview will be released for your listening…