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Object Name |
Recording, Audio |
Title |
Bergey, Curtis L., 1916-2008 |
Scope & Content |
Interview by Josh Kerr of Curtis L. Bergey (b. 11/10/1916), son of Vincent & Margaret Landis Bergey. Digital copy available --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start time Subject 00:00:00 father's genealogy/bio could sing bass and play harmonica, but couldn't read music 00:02:21 mother's genealogy/bio she couldn't keep a tune, and neither can I 00:04:58 grandparents 00:07:40 siblings 00:09:45 early life / home (chores, games, playmates) 00:13:18 holidays 00:14:16 vacations 00:15:58 pets cats, dogs, guinea pigs 00:16:29 typical sunday events 00:17:48 elementary school, childhood memories 00:21:40 teenage years 00:23:04 attitude towards religion 00:23:46 courtship, dating "we had lots of good clean fun" 00:26:47 wedding, marriage 00:30:35 occupations "from age 42 on to age 70 I was involved in ministry" 00:36:04 transportation and travel 00:41:48 children "we raised 3 of my cousins whose parents had both died" 00:43:08 rules and guidelines 00:44:20 joy and frustrations 00:47:32 being a grandparent "grateful that we are grandparents together" 00:50:47 being a senior citizen "I use the term often" 00:52:06 too soon old, too late smart 00:54:09 fulfilling activities 00:56:39 frustrations and problems 00:58:32 retirement 00:59:57 historical memories 01:03:38 end of audio |
Date |
2000 |
Object ID # |
2013.25.88 |
Manuscript Collection # |
z.Audio |
Notes |
Obituary: Bergey.- Curtis L., 91, Souderton, Pa., died Feb. 4. Spouse: Esther M. Bergey. Parents: Vincent K. and Maggie Landis Bergey. Children: Marilyn Halteman, John Derstine, Henry Derstine, Betty Kerr; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 9 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Franconia, Pa. (The Mennonite, Mar 4 2008) |
Source |
Gift of S. Duane Kauffman |
People |
Bergey, Curtis L., 1916-2008 |