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- 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 pOral 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 aInterview 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 moveInterview 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 ofInterview 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 sharesInterview 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 inConversation 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 BuInterview 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 growingDiscussion among five of the six children of Gerald and Elsie Crabbe, …
- Interview with Jenny Klein by EvaAnne Johnson in Wilmette, Illinois, on the subject of the Wilmette Public Library and living in southeast Wilmette on Laurel Avenue. Jenny describes how she came to lInterview with Jenny Klein by EvaAnne Johnson in Wilmette, Illinois, on the …
- Interview with Jili Sun by EvaAnne Johnson in Wilmette, Illinois, on May 9, 2022. Jili Sun describes her experience moving to Wilmette as a Chinese-American, including purchasing and restoring a 100-Interview with Jili Sun by EvaAnne Johnson in Wilmette, Illinois, on May …
- Interview with Mitzi Rogers by Sarah Hawkinson in Wilmette, Illinois, on June 11, 2022. Mitzi Rogers discusses her personal history of living in Wilmette on Lockerbie Lane. She highlights photos andInterview with Mitzi Rogers by Sarah Hawkinson in Wilmette, Illinois, on June …
- Interview of Trude Schnitzer by her granddaughter Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg and her great-granddaughter Julia on April 15, 2022. During this brief interview, Trude describes moving to Wilmette and whaInterview of Trude Schnitzer by her granddaughter Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg and her …
- Photograph of the first public library in Wilmette, IllinoisPhotograph of the first public library in Wilmette, Illinois
- Interview with Albert J. Braun by Rhea Adler in Wilmette, Illinois, on October 15, 1978. ABSTRACT Interviewee: Albert J. Braun Interviewer: Rhea Adler Date of Interview: October, 1978 Account of BrauInterview with Albert J. Braun by Rhea Adler in Wilmette, Illinois, on …
- Interview with Elizabeth Brown Brooks by Rhea Adler in Wilmette, Illinois, Spring, 1979. ABSTRACT: · Grandparents— Crocker, 1892/ Brown, 1868 · Early childhood- schools- churches · Dedication of SaniInterview with Elizabeth Brown Brooks by Rhea Adler in Wilmette, Illinois, Spring, …
- The photograph is the Butz family home at 802 Lake Ave. in Wilmette, Illinios.The photograph is the Butz family home at 802 Lake Ave. in …
- Interview of Rose Braun Chilcott by Briggs Maselli in Wilmette, Illinois, 1979. Abstract: Truck farming at Illinois Rd. and Lake Ave. Travel to South Water St. market, 1867-1942 Occupations of 11 BraInterview of Rose Braun Chilcott by Briggs Maselli in Wilmette, Illinois, 1979. …
- Interview with Elizabeth Fitch by Rhea Adler in Wilmette, Illinois, in 1984. ABSTRACT: Early history of both parental backgrounds prior to Wilmette in 1906 Childhood and schooling in Wilmette, New TrInterview with Elizabeth Fitch by Rhea Adler in Wilmette, Illinois, in 1984. …
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