Reynolda Oral History Project

Established in 1980, the Reynolda Oral History Project gathered recollections from Reynolds family members, former employees, residents, and guests of the estate, particularly those living at Reynolda during Katharine Reynolds’ lifetime. The project uncovered Reynolda history from various points of view, “from the woman who was laundress to the woman who was served breakfast in bed.” It is through these interviews, through the voices of employees and their descendants, that the story of Five Row and what it was like to live and work at Reynolda was illuminated.