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Brasell, Ruth K. (1891-1986): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B735

Scope and Contents

Brasell, a teacher in one room rural schools, recalls teaching near Beardstown, the school building, students, training and duties as teacher. Also discusses the educational system, Christmas programs and special events, consolidation of rural schools, and teaching in the town of Arenzville. She discusses her life as a farm wife, crops, raising chickens, preparing homemade foods and threshing dinners, her community and St. Peter's Church.

1 tape, 90 mins., 29 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1973 OPEN See collateral file

Dates

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Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,1079

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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