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Creator:: Westrum, Gladys
Description:: Gladys Westrum was born March 27, 1907 in Moorhead. Mrs. Westrum describes a typical homemaker' day in the age before modern conveniences and how the homemaker's tasks have changed as a result of technology. She discusses the Depression and WWII rationing. She also describes the changes in the attitudes of people toward women working outside of the home.
Contributing Institution:: Heritage Education Commission
Type:: Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:: Oral histories

Creator:: Steffenhagen, Reynold "Ray" 1920-2008
Description:: 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.
Contributing Institution:: Lake City Historical Society
Type:: Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:: Oral histories

Creator:: Weaver, William "Bill"
Description:: Bill Weaver discusses his career as a local radio and television personality with WDAY in Fargo from 1953 to 1964. He describes the early days of television, and his activities as a sportscaster and talk show host. Mr. Weaver also discusses his political and business careers and his military service in the US Air Force during World War II.
Contributing Institution:: Heritage Education Commission
Type:: Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:: Oral histories

Creator:: United States Strategic Air Forces
Description:: Press Resease about Leo P. Porter being awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Contributing Institution:: Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:: Text
Format:: Announcements

Creator:: United States Strategic Air Forces
Description:: Press release about Private Robert D. Lively's commendation for high speed production in the metal manufacturing section of the Air Service Command in England in England. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Contributing Institution:: Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:: Text
Format:: Announcements

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