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Michael Opheim

Michael Opheim grew up in Seldovia, Alaska and in 2014 participated in interviews conducted by Jan Yaeger of the Seldovia Village Tribe for the "In Our Words Project"/Seldovia Project Jukebox.
Michael Opheim appears in the following new Jukebox projects:

As a Person Present at Interview

Interview Title Archive #: Oral History Project Abstract People Present
Alta Colberg 2014-17-01 Seldovia

Alta "Patty" Colberg was interviewed on August 20, 2014 by Jan Yaeger at the Seldovia Museum in Seldovia, Alaska. In this interview, Alta talks about moving to Seldovia as a child and what it was like growing up in Seldovia.  She also talks about raising her own family in Seldovia, about Seldovia's Fourth of July celebrations, and about the changes that she has witnessed in the community during her lifetime.

 Michael Opheim
Fred Elvsaas, Interview 2 2014-17-04 Seldovia

Fred Elvsaas was interviewed on September 24, 2014 by Jan Yaeger at his home in Seldovia, Alaska. In this interview, Fred talks about commercial setnet fishing, the equipment used, and maintaining his gear. He also talks about establishment of the Seldovia Native Association, their land selections, and business deals.

 Michael Opheim
Louis "Lou" Collier 2014-17-03 Seldovia

Louis "Lou" Collier was interviewed on August 20, 2014 by Jan Yaeger at the Seldovia Conference Center in Seldovia, Alaska. In this interview, Lou talks about the history of Seldovia from when there were active canneries, to the 1964 Alaska Earthquake, to how the Urban Renewal Program changed the physical layout of the community, to construction of the new school and community building. He also talks about local government, politics, and planning in Seldovia.

 Michael Opheim
John and Darlene Crawford 2014-17-02 Seldovia

John and Darlene Crawford were interviewed on August 20, 2014 by Jan Yaeger at the Seldovia Conference Center in Seldovia, Alaska. In this interview, John and Darlene talk about life in Seldovia in the early days and the first cars in the community, and changes in the community after the 1964 Alaska Earthquake with the Urban Renewal Program and new construction. John also talks about establishment of the Seldovia Native Association (SNA) and the Seldovia Village Tribe. Darlene also talks about tourism and the future of the community. They both talk about the sense of community and what a nice place Seldovia is to raise a family.

 Michael Opheim