The Stuyvesant Heights Oral History Project
The Oral History Project (OHP) is a collection of first-person narratives and portrait photography featuring current and prior residents within the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District. OHP celebrates and preserves the rich personal histories, images, and voices of our community elders. Their stories bring history to life by providing a view of daily life from decades past within and well beyond our landmark community.
OHP began in 2010 and is organized in part by MMSL Block Association members. Community elders are interviewed and photographed. The product of those sessions are shared in a much beloved celebration where new portraits and narratives are unveiled, and certificates of appreciation are presented to OHP interviewees.
To listen to OHP narratives, click on the portraits below.
Stuyvesant Heights Oral History Project in the Press
To learn more, view some of the articles written about our Oral History Project by clicking the links below.
Ms. Prince
The Atwells
The Lovells
The Pinns
Ms. Hayes
Ms. Warren
The Browns
Mr. Figueroa
The Faulkners
Ms. Williams
Lt. Colonel Mulzac
Mr. Turner
Ms. Solomon
Ms. Glen
Ms. Sharperson
Rev. Blakley
Mr. Chavis
Ms. Tolliver
Ms. T Johnson
Hon. Al Vann
The Johnsons
Ms. Boyce
Ms. Meyers
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Strachan
Ms. Arrington
The Dameron Brothers
Mr. Weston
The Rhodes Sisters
Ms. Simpkins
Ms. DeLeon
Ms. Grant
Ms. Jordan
Ms. Walker
Mr. Sweat
Ms. Jones
Ms. Pantaleon
Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher
Ms. Frazier
Mr. Long
Ms. Sessions
Ms. Sealey
Ms. Massey
Mr. & Mrs. Poyer
The MMSL Oral History Project is made possible from the generous support from local businesses and the volunteers behind the scenes.
Technical Volunteers
Sound Engineers: Chioke I'Anson, Rachel Chancey
A/V Engineer and Digital Asset Manager: Sreenu Yedavalli
Photographers: Deana Lawson, Samantha Box, Lisa Lewis, Jenna Petrone, Nasilele Holland
Project Manager: Mary-Ann Monforton
Produced by: The Macon MacDonough Stuyvesant Lewis Block Association
2018 Local Sponsors
Founding Sponsors
Akwaaba Mansion - Brooklyn, Peaches, Olivino Wines, and the Citizens Committee for New York City
For information, permissions, and inquiries about our Stuyvesant Heights Oral History Project, please contact the MMSL Board of Directors here.