Tacheny, Christine G. (Schneider), 1920-2009. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2004.
Abstract
The Tacheny collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Tacheny and Grace Mlady in 2004. In this interview, Tacheny talks about her service in the United States Army Nurse Corp during World War II. Christine served in France and Germany during the War. She was in the war from 1944 until 1946. The interview also includes descriptions of her life in Mankato, Minnesota following the war, including her work as a nurse. Also in the collection are copies of photographs from her time in service as well as a brief timeline of her time in service.
This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dates
- 2004-02-18
Creator
- Tacheny, Christine G. Schneider, 1920-2009 (Interviewee, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical / Historical
Christine G. (nee Schneider) Tacheny was born in San Juan, Texas on June 30, 1920. Christine served in the United States Army Nurse Corps in the 180 General Hospital during World War II. Christine served in France and Germany. Her highest rank during service was 1st Lieutenant. Christine lived on a farm in rural Mankato, MN.
Extent
2.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Christine G. Tacheny donated this collection on February 18, 2004.
Creator
- Tacheny, Christine G. Schneider, 1920-2009 (Interviewee, Person)
- Mlady, Grace (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Tacheny, Christine G. (Schneider), 1920-2009. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2004.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Andrew Cole processed this collection
- Date
- 2009-09
- 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
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
