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Description

Hershel Pence discussed his early childhood, losing his father at a young age, and helping to support the family. He spoke about the opportunity the Works Progress Administration provided him and how he worked as a carpenter for a while before moving into the business of painting houses and businesses. He also shared about his life at 104 and a few things that may have contributed to his long life.

Date(s)

2/1/2016

Call Number

OHY_109

Subjects Childhood, WPA, Country living
Centenarians, Older people, Occupations, House painting
Interviewee(s) Hershel Pence
Interviewer(s) Tanya Finchum | Alex Bishop