Recording session 9, 1992 December 15
Scope and Contents
In the ninth session, recorded on December 15, 1992, Van Beber continues to describe the evacuation of Kodiak during World War II. She then talks about selling her cafe and leaving Kodiak. She shares anecdotes about life on a homestead in Homer, Alaska, including a story about accidentally starting a wildfire. She also talks about living in Seldovia, Alaska. She speaks at length about an afghan she treasured. She talks about the various health problems of Rosser T. Garrison that led them to relocate to Washington.
Dates
- Creation: 1992 December 15
Creator
- From the Collection: Van Beber, Ruth L. (Ruth Leota), 1902-1994 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (26 audiocassettes (37 hr., 4 min., 54 sec.))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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