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Kirby, Lucile Daniels (1891-1980): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-K631

Scope and Contents

Kirby, a resident of Menard County, Illinois, recalls early 20th century rural life: farming, education, dating and marriage, social life, church, 4-H clubs, touring post-WWI Europe, family life, farm wives' chores, Menard County church history, enrollment at Illinois College, and raising foster children. She also mentions the 1918 influenza epidemic, telephones, and a survey of Menard County homes during the Depression.

3 tapes, 214 mins., 57 pp. Interview by Mary Jane Feagans, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

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Extent

5.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,2750

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Repository Details

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