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Ramy, Roy, 1908 - 1979. Oral History Interview, 1978

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1291

Abstract

This collection consists of an oral history interview conducted with Roy Ramy, of Mankato, Miimesota. For a time, Ramy worked in a general store owned by his father in Mankato, and later started the Ramy Seed Company in 1932. In the interview, Ramy discussed his parents' immigration to Mankato from Lebanon, the conditions in Lebanon that led to many Lebanese families coming to Mankato, Lebanese customs, and community life.

Dates

  • 1978

Biographical / Historical

Roy Ramy was bom on May 31, 1908, and lived in Mankato all of his life. He was married to Emily Mullengerg of Faribault, Minnesota in January of 1936. They had two sons. Roy Ramy died in November 1979.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Title
Ramy, Roy, 1908 - 1979. Oral History Interview, 1978
Status
Completed
Author
Karin Thiem processed this collection
Date
1979-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029