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Interview session 3, 1992 May 30

 Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

In the third interview session, conducted at the Benton County Historical Museum in Philomath on May 30, 1992, Nyls continues discussing his early life in Wauna, including his social life. He describes the railroad service to Wauna. He again looks at photographs of Wauna and talks about them, as well as the fire that burned down the town’s schoolhouse. He briefly discusses living in a small town near Westport during the Depression. He then talks about living in the sawmill company town of Warrenton, including his education, his involvement with sports, and fishing in the Skipanon River. He also talks about his social life in Warrenton. He discusses living in Astoria, particularly his experience during high school, including dating, playing in a band, and his experience in the National Guard. He also briefly describes a photograph of his family picking hops during the Depression. He speaks about roller skating, dancing, and drinking alcohol.

Dates

  • 1992 May 30

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (13 audiocassettes (10 hr., 52 min., 15 sec.))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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