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World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Thomas Fallbach, 2002 November 27

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Identifier: DCL2002.093
Abstract Fallbach describes his experiences while living in Sedalia, Colo., including losing his home in a fire, and various experiences of being a member of the West Douglas Fire Dept. for 20 years. He also reminisces about growing up in suburban Chicago, and his early exposure to dog training while in high school. He recalls his training and experiences in diving while in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, including his firefighting training while assigned to the USS Klickitat refueling...
Dates: 2002 November 27

Oral history interview with Tom Butterfield, 2000 December 7

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Identifier: DCL2000.064
Abstract Tom Butterfield describes life in the rural Indian Park area southwest of Sedalia, Colo. during the mid-20th century. He recalls residing there originally with his aunt, and his recollections of attending the Indian Park School as a child (originally called the Brown School), and later high school in neighboring Castle Rock. He reminisces about the family's neighbors, and various area activities he remembers during that time, e.g. moonshining and sawmills. The interview then shifts focus as...
Dates: 2000 December 7