Schmitz, Leora, 1914-2011. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1944-2005.
Abstract
The Schmitz collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Schmitz and Mickey Thao in 2005. In this interview, Schmitz talks about her life working in the Army as a defense worker. The collection also includes a photograph and reproductions of memorabilia from her time as a defense worker.
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
- 2005-02-04
Creator
- Schmitz, Leora L, 1914-2011 (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
Leora Schmitz was born in Fedore, South Dakota on May 10, 1914. Leora served as a Defense Worker, in Richmond California. Leora has one daughter, Donna Webb.
Extent
2.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Leora Schmitz donated this collection on February 4, 2005.
Creator
- Schmitz, Leora L, 1914-2011 (Interviewee, Person)
- Thao, Mickey (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Schmitz, Leora, 1914-2011. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1944-2005.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Andy 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
