Reynold "Ray" Steffenhagen (1920-2008) of Lake City, Minnesota discusses working in the family business of Sugar Loaf Dairy, Guernsey cows, pasteurizing and bottling milk, working for the Lake City Post Office, and being drafted into the army during World War II.
McLain, Alice (1913 - 2004); McCourt, Mabel (1907 - 1993)
Date Created:
1977-03-11
Description:
Oral history of Mabel McCourt and Alice McLain, interviewed by Tom Imes. Alice and Mabel, sisters who grew up in and near Williams, Minnesota in the early 20th century, homesteading with their family, diseases and medicine, and life particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.
Oral history of John O'Neil interviewed by Tom Imes. John talks about living in Spooner and Baudette, Minnesota in the first half of the 20th century. His interview focuses on the 1910 and 1931 fires and various jobs John held.
Oral history of Elnora "Nora" McGuire, interviewed by Tom Imes. Nora's interview focuses on growing up and living at Long Point and Zippel Bay and commercial fishing.
Mary Malloy Wilder interviews John Gillie about his life in Williams, Minnesota during the 20th century, his career as a mechanic, his business with his brother, businesses in Williams, and recreation.