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Harry O. Johnson interview (interviewed by Barb Caine), 1920-1950

 Item — Box: 2
Identifier: Item 7740

Scope and Contents

LIFE – Family; Homesteading; School; Ranching; Moonshine and fighting roosters; Law and order in West; Chicago; Trade school; Night job at American Express; “Hobo” transportation; Roaring twenties; Electronics school; Fencing a ranch; Work with the telephone company; Dating, marriage; Entertainment; Gasoline business; Finances/Wages Ranching vs. Telephone company; Gasoline business responsibilities; Housing; Wages; Effects of Depression: lifestyles, rationing, friends, WPA; Effects of minimal education; Favorite job: ranch work

Dates

  • Created: 1920-1950

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Extent

From the Collection: 686 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Wheaton College Archives Repository

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