Oral history interview between Lisa Gaines McDonald and her son Loran Gaines McDonald. They discuss moving to Wilmette, living in Wilmette as an African-American family, living through the Covid-19 p
Oral history interview between Lisa Gaines McDonald and her son Loran Gaines …
Interview with Rosemary Egan by Judith McBrien in Wilmette, Illinois, on the subject of living in Wilmette for many years. Rosemary discusses raising her son in Wilmette, special education programs a
Interview with Rosemary Egan by Judith McBrien in Wilmette, Illinois, on the …
Interview with Barbara Tobin by Ellen Price in Wilmette, Illinois, on August 19, 2022. Barbara shares the story of her great-grandmother, Nettie Esther Tobin. Nettie, a seamstress and devoted Bahai,
Interview with Barbara Tobin by Ellen Price in Wilmette, Illinois, on August …
Interview with Mary Mathie by Judith McBrien in Winnetka, Illinois, on April 29, 2022. Mary, a longtime resident of Wilmette, shares fond memories of her childhood experiences in Chicago and her move
Interview with Mary Mathie by Judith McBrien in Winnetka, Illinois, on April …
Interview with Dianne Bader by Kathy Hussey-Arnston in Wilmette, Illinois, on July 25, 2022. Dianne discusses her background in public health, and her work with as a public health nurse in Wilmette.
Interview with Dianne Bader by Kathy Hussey-Arnston in Wilmette, Illinois, on July …
Interview with Denise Gause by Patience Kramer in Wilmette, Illinois, on July 7, 2022. Brenda discusses her experience as one of the first African American students at the First School of Business of
Interview with Denise Gause by Patience Kramer in Wilmette, Illinois, on July …
Interview with Barbara Schneider by Patience Kramer in Wilmette, Illinois, on June 22, 2022. Barbara reflects on her life in the Wilmette area. As one of the Roemer family descendants, Barbara shares
Interview with Barbara Schneider by Patience Kramer in Wilmette, Illinois, on June …
Conversation with sisters Andrea Levin and Candy Gordon in Wilmette, Illinois, on the subject of growing up in Wilmette in the 1960's and 1970's. They recall moving to Wilmette in 1956, growing up in
Conversation with sisters Andrea Levin and Candy Gordon in Wilmette, Illinois, on …
Interview with Brenda Harmon Harris by Patience Kramer in Wilmette, Illinois, on June 23, 2022. Brenda discusses her experience as one of the first African American students at the First School of Bu
Interview with Brenda Harmon Harris by Patience Kramer in Wilmette, Illinois, on …
Discussion among five of the six children of Gerald and Elsie Crabbe, including Lisa Erdmier, Anne Crabbe, Paul Crabbe, and Samantha Drury, in Wilmette, IL on November 25, 2022. They discuss growing
Discussion among five of the six children of Gerald and Elsie Crabbe, …
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