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Description

Bill and Frances Weger, married in 1940, discuss their long marriage. They talk about their lives growing up on farms in rural Oklahoma, what they did for fun as children, and going to school together as teenagers. Bill participated in the Civilian Conservation Corps for two years before marrying and talks about this work as well as his later career with Sears. Frances talks about working from home as a cosmetics saleswoman. They both discuss family life and the importance of faith and Christianity in the success of any relationship.

Date(s)

11/12/2018

Call Number

okso_mfl_004

Subjects Childhood, Rural life, Married life
Dust Bowl Era 1931-1939, Farm life, Marriage, Courtship, Depressions, Interviews
Interviewee(s) Bill Weger | Frances Weger
Interviewer(s) Tanya Finchum | Alex Bishop