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Oregon Grapevine: A Profile of a Small Town Museum

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Joni Nelson, Linn County Historical Museum

The Linn County Historical Museum in Brownsville, Oregon is a look into the past, and present of small town life. Joni Nelson speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about the value and fun of history and life in rural Oregon.

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Linn County Historical Museum

Barbara Dellenback returned to KLCC in December 2017 after pursuing other radio gigs and fundraising for community benefit organizations. She's host of the KLCC podcast The Oregon Grapevine. You can hear her on the radio hosting Weekend Edition, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered.
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