Box 2
Container
Contains 16 Results:
Elizabeth Lewis
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Elizabeth Lewis (b. 1946) recalls her childhood on a farm in Oregon, living with relative in Idaho during her high school years, and attending Brigham Young University. She describes her marriage to a classmate, talks about rasing children and about her life after divorce.
Dates:
2003
"A Small Town Girl: The Life Story of Elizabeth Lewis," As Told to Jeanne Houghton-Post van der Berg
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by students of Professor Margaret Brady during the Fall Semester of 2003. Life stories written by the students follow the transcripts.
Dates:
2003
Elsie Merrill
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Elsie Merrill (b. 1924) grew up in Sugarhouse, Utah. She discusses her parents and recalls her childhood, including a house with a haunted attic, harvesting sugar beets, and performing chores. She joined the Marine Corps during World War II and was stationed in North Carolina. She also discusses various family members.
Dates:
2003
"The Unique Life of Elsie Merrill," As Told to Frances Merrill
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by students of Professor Margaret Brady during the Fall Semester of 2003. Life stories written by the students follow the transcripts.
Dates:
2003
Myrtle Muir
File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Myrtle Muir recalls her childhood in Midvale, Utah, her courtship and marriage, and raising a family during the Depression. She describes her divorce and earning her living by caring for elderly women.
Dates:
2003
"It's Myrtle Leone Sisam Jex Muir: The Life of Myrtle Muir," As Told to Kendra Thompson
File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by students of Professor Margaret Brady during the Fall Semester of 2003. Life stories written by the students follow the transcripts.
Dates:
2003
Josephine Nagle
File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Josephine Nagle (b. 1915) talks about the death of her mother when she was ten years old, and her subsequent life on an Iowa farm with her siblings and cousins. She left school at twelve and worked as a hired girl and babysitter before moving to Utah, where she was married and divorced.
Dates:
2003
"The Adventures of Billy Jones: The First 40 Years," by Josie Nagle As Told to Megan Crivello
File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by students of Professor Margaret Brady during the Fall Semester of 2003. Life stories written by the students follow the transcripts.
Dates:
2003
Helen Nisenblatt
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Helen Nisenblatt (b. 1925) recalls traveling to America from St. Petersburg with one suitcase and a backpack. She was born in Odessa, and was educated in Russian Literature and English language and literature. She describes her experiences as a teacher and leaving Russia just ahead of the Germans during World War II.
Dates:
2003
"Proud to be an American Citizen: The Life Story of Helen Nisenblat," As Told to Heather Hansen Ence
File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted by students of Professor Margaret Brady during the Fall Semester of 2003. Life stories written by the students follow the transcripts.
Dates:
2003