https://sbthpcollections.libraryhost.com/files/original/235580e483a9014fd5ad6c7ad8ebe4cb.jpg eb218d41f09fc3caa69322d84e08c754 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 577 Width 1024 https://sbthpcollections.libraryhost.com/files/original/d4bca66e7392c976c66a2d8888ac0087.mp3 82c5dfa39556b02c81479ad03783d498 https://sbthpcollections.libraryhost.com/files/original/f828539a33e77e37de8ed4ed06ddca4d.mp3 f35d94a7dbb3ee194ab084d0cdf6349a https://sbthpcollections.libraryhost.com/files/original/7e02bfc6ea14443ee873312625642b31.mp3 3e8199f31caa09a676562fd300aed4a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Community Oral Histories Collection Description An account of the resource The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation has been collecting oral histories from the community for over 20 years. Here we present audio clips from a selection of these interviews. To hear the entire interview or review a transcription, please contact the Presidio Research Center. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Presidio Research Center Subject The topic of the resource Local history, community history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Mary Louise Days Also Present: Anne Petersen Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. George W. Decker, Jr. (AKA Bud) Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data mp3 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1 hr, 25 min Location The location of the interview. Presidio Research Center Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Decker, Jr. (AKA Bud) Oral History Description An account of the resource <p>Bud was born on April 7, 1925 in Ohio and moved to Santa Barbara in 1954. As an original Presidio volunteer, he was the first <em>Los Soldado de Cuera</em> - a group of volunteers who interpret the Presidio soldiers - and was a part of one of the first archaeologist teams to document and argue for the prospect of the Presidio's bell-tower. His early experiences give insight into the progression of SBTHP, especially as a trusted archaeologist with the respect and support of the Trust's founder, Pearl Chase. </p> <p> Above Photo: Bud and interviewer Mary Louise Days in the Presidio Research Center (March 2012).</p> <p>Clip 1: Bud remembers Pearl Chase with a story about his daughter, Ellen.</p> <p>Clip 2: Amongst the controversy of the bell-tower's existence, Bud always believed, documenting what he could to prove it.</p> <p>Clip 3: When asked what the Presidio project has meant to him, Bud reflects on the importance of understanding heritage.</p> <p><strong>*To hear the entire oral history interview or read the full interview transcript, contact the Presidio Research Center at (805) 961-5369</strong></p> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 2, 2012 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource SBTHP