Oral history interview with Rose Iva Dalton

Collection

Identifier: SR9596

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This oral history interview with Rose Iva Dalton was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Tigard, Oregon, on October 27, 1981. The collection includes a transcript. At the time of the interview, Dodds’ name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Dalton discusses her family background and early life on Government Island, Oregon, including life on the family ranch, transportation, and recreational activities. She talks about other families that lived on the island, describes her experience during the 1894 flood, and discusses daily life on the island. She discusses her education and the ferry to Washougal, Washington. Dalton describes meeting her husband, Louis Stanis Dalton, and briefly talks about their marriage and family life. She closes the interview by talking about mail service on Government Island.

Dates

1981 October 27

Creator

Dalton, Rose Iva, 1881-1984 (Interviewee, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright for this interview is held by the Oregon Historical Society. Use is allowed according to the following statement: Creative Commons - BY-NC-SA, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Biographical note

Rose Iva Dalton, nee Laver, was born on Government Island, Oregon, in 1881. In 1907, she and Louis Stanis Dalton were married; they later had one child. She died in 1984.

Extent

.1 Cubic Feet (1 audiocassette (41 min., 26 sec.) + transcript (26 pages))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rose Iva Dalton conducted by Linda S. Dodds on October 27, 1981. Dalton grew up on Government Island, Oregon, in the late 19th century.