Voices of Rocklin: Recent Episodes
The Voices of Rocklin
The Voices of Rocklin project is a Leadership Rocklin initiative created to preserve the history and voices of Rocklin's important residents.
In partnership with the Rocklin Historical Society, Rocklin Chamber of Commerce, and the Leadership Rocklin program, class of 2021-22.
In this interview, granddaughters Diane Bell and Joann of the Ruhkala family, discuss how the Ruhkala Family settled in Rocklin and share stories about their family history and what it was like growing up in Rocklin.
In this interview with longtime resident and community activist Jerry Mitchell, he discusses the importance of volunteering in the community and the history of the park system in Rocklin. He shares the work he has done to create and grow the Trail Keepers program and his vision for a thriving downtown area in Rocklin.
In this interview, Rocklin Historical Society and Museum Docent Gay Morgan shares family stories from the original Finnish settlers and other prominent residents in the area. She discusses aspects of daily life in Rocklin dating back to the 1930s.
In this interview, Rocklin Historical Society and Museum Docent, Alfred Corral, discusses how immigrants from Europe and Asia settled in the area and what type of living they did. He shares the photos of his family that are on display in the museum.