The Texas Traction Company makes a stop at the Van Alstyne Station on the Interurban Railway in this undated photo.[/caption]

The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. is seeking candidates to interview for its newest oral history program.

"Everyone has a story, an experience, a recollection to share," Jeffrey C. Campbell, Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation co-director, said in a news release.  "We are interested in recording oral histories on a wide variety of topics.  Many in our community can speak to little known details of current and past life in this area or may have stories of their experience during a pivotal time in history. Some may think their stories are inconsequential or trivial. But sometimes those tiny bits of information lead to wonderful tales that are a great treasure...hidden gems that we can preserve and share with others."

The group is seeking to speak to community members on a variety of topics, such as if they are a war veteran, if they rode Plano's Interurban Railway, and if they lived in Plano during the 1970s when much of the city was farm land.

The Conservancy's audio recordings will be archived and donated to the Plano Public Library System.

"To prepare for the future, children and adults need to learn from the past,"Campbell said. "These oral history recollections are an invaluable teaching tool and community resource."

Those interested in being interviewed can call 972-941-2117 or email [email protected] for more information or to set up an interview. Interviews are currently being conducted on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Interurban Railway Museum, 901 E. 15th St.

For more information, visit www.planoconservancy.org.