Voices of HR

While interviewing the wonderful folks at Hagen-Renaker to write my books, they allowed me to record our phone conversations. Here are some excerpts from those recordings that were done between 1998 and 2000 so that fans of HR can hear their voices. The quality of the recordings varies a lot due to inconsistent phone line conditions, so each recording also has a transcript. Enjoy listening to the people who made HR the incredible company that it was, and still is today!

Nell Bortells

Nell Bortells speaks about the Little Horribles

Audio | Transcript

Helen Perrin Farnlund

Helen recalls the earliest days of HR

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Martha Armstrong-Hand

Martha relays an antique shop encounter

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Martha Armstrong-Hand

Working in the mold shop & praising Maureen

Audio | Transcript

Maureen Love

Maureen mentions her riding experience

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Maureen Love

Maureen expresses glossy vs matte preference

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Bill Nicely

Bill describes naming the DW pieces

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Bill Nicely

Bill fondly recalls his favorite HR figures

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Jim Renaker

Jim shares an interesting story about Maureen

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Jim Renaker

Jim talks about the 1980s DW dragon

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John Renaker

John talks about the move to San Dimas

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