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Becker, Helen Hemmick (1896-1986): Interview and memoir

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Identifier: O-B388
Scope and Contents

Becker recalls early 20th century life in Springfield: her family and home life; education at Sacred Heart Academy and the Bettie Stuart Institute; funerals; childhood games; neighborhoods; and volunteer activities. She also mentions the homefront during WWI and WWII, the 1908 race riot, and Springfield entertainments.

2 tapes, 180 mins., 75 pp. Interview by Kay MacLean, 1975 OPEN See collateral file

Dates: Other: Dummy Date