Interview Search: 1980s, 70s

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70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Farmed until the 1950s, then became a feed salesman
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Began farming in 1931, built large operation (>1000 acres)
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Farmer discusses changes in farming since World War II
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Operates farm established by his grandfather
70s
Male
1980s
Sangamon
Recalls early farm life, tractors, and rural electrification
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Farmer discusses impacts of Great Depression and World War II
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Began farming in the 1930s and also took jobs off the farm
70s
Female
1980s
Kane
Farm wife discusses butchering, holidays, and selling eggs