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Dick and Marie Tweddell, childhood on the Monongahela

 other level — Box: 4
Identifier: Audiotape 35

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

John Knoepfle papers (1956-63, & 1986), consist of 52 audio cassettes and their reel-to-reel masters that relate the experiences of riverboat pilots, captains, deckhands, musicians, roustabouts and other who worked and lived along the Ohio, Illinois, Mississippi and other Midwestern rivers during the late 19th to mid-20th century. The narrators discusses and describe river boats, wrecks, river life, locks and dams, work experiences and living conditions. This series on steamboats and inland rivers was produced by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. Also included is a transcript of an interview with Knoepfle (1986) about this series.

Dates

  • Created: 1956 - 1986
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1986

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

From the Collection: 2.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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