An interview with Bill Stewart who shares about his "Arts of the Ancient Mariner" exhibit, scrimshaw process, and Potomac rescue expedition. His nautical artwork is available to be viewed at the Balboa Island Museum.

00:46:17 minutes with Ellis Morcos who established the Tolucan Times and was a past BIIA president.

Al is a Past President of the Balboa Island Museum and the BIIA. He shares his early memories as a child, Bal Week, and eventual move here. The organizational history starts with the old location on South Bay Front office to the move to Marine Ave. in 2000.

An oral history with Lynn Newton who lives on North Bay Front on Balboa Island. She shares personal stories of moving here, raising children and getting a pet kangaroo. She frequented the Wild Goose and knew John Wayne.

An oral history with Tom & Cindy Houston who share about meeting on Balboa Island. They were married and moved to Ruby Ave. Their children were active with the BIYC. Tom & Cindy have been active volunteers in the community. They served on the BIIA Boar of Directors and now are involved with the Balboa Island Museum.

An interview with Balboa Island Museum President, Shirley Pepys. She shares about the organization's history and special events that we host throughout the year. Her merchandising background is explained in how we started our Museum Store in 2015.

Dave Kunst met Jenni Samuel while on a trip walking around the world on behalf of UNICEF from 1970-74. He went through 21 pairs of shoes. It took 4 years, 3 months, and 16 days to accomplish this feat. The three Kunst brothers started in Minnesota went to New York, Portugal, Spain, France, Bulgaria, Italy... and onward! They were denied permission to go to China and then went to Australia. This is where Dave met the love of his life—Jenni! She was part of this journey. He then returned to Newport Beach for western journey back to Minnesota, where he finished. Along the way, he met Princess Grace of Monaco and Thor Heyerdahl who wrote Kon-Tiki. John, his brother, and himself were ambushed by bandits in Afghanistan. Dave was shot and wounded, but finished the journey on behalf of his brother who died from this ambush in his name. Dave was the only brother to have completed this journey. There was an article of this story in Time! HBO is working a movie and have already bought the rights for this. The script has been completed, but are waiting for production. Please visit his site for more information: http://davekunst1.com/

An interview with "Wild Goose" Captain Bert Minshall.

An Oral History with Hank Moreno who used to come to Balboa Island to vacation with his family. He shares about his experience fishing, doing "The Balboa" dance step at the Pavilion, and his relationship with Balboa Island engineer Vern Brittain.

Balboa Island Museum History Talks Episode 14 "History of Toys & the CDM Toy Shop" Celeste highlights the history of toys by decade thru the 1960's and shows the "Birthday Book" from the Corona del Mar Toy Shop.

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Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Living Legacy Project Oral History

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Living Legacy Project Oral History Donate Today

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Living Legacy Project Oral History Dory Fisherman

Balboa Island Museum Oral History Living Legacy Project Msgr. Douglas Cook from St. John Vianney

Balboa Island Museum 10 Minute History Talks "Newport Beach Census Fun" Celeste highlights Newport Beach census information from 1900 - 1940. The 17th US Census, from 1950, will be released on April 1, 2022. Census information is released 72 years from the collection date.

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Oral History Living Legacy Project

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Oral History Living Legacy Project

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Oral History Living Legacy Project

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Oral History Living Legacy Project

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Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Living Legacy Project Oral History Beverly Childs

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Oral History Living Legacy Project

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Oral History Living Legacy Project

Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach Living Legacy Project Oral History Linda Frank

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