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Oral History Interview: Helena Venturino Howell, Helena Venturino Howell
Oral History Interview: Helena Venturino Howell, Helena Venturino Howell
0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection
Helena Venturino Howell was born on September 19, 1913. She was the first child of her family to be born in the United States. Her father emigrated from Italy to Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 16. He first worked as a pin boy in a bowling alley and then took a job on the railroad. Her mother immigrated to Williamson, WV, with Mrs. Howell’s older sister in 1912. Mrs. Howell’s family lived in neighborhood in Williamson comprised primarily of Italians. Her family moved to New Boston, OH, when she was a young girl. During her interview, Mrs. Howell …
Oral History Interview: Forrest Atkinson, Forrest C. Atkinson
Oral History Interview: Forrest Atkinson, Forrest C. Atkinson
0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection
During his interview, Forrest Atkinson reminisces about growing up on a farm in Cabell County, West Virginia. His father was a tobacco farmer and timber cutter. He focuses on food preservation processes and home entertainment, including music and books. He also focuses on changes in technology during his lifetime. In the audio clip provided, Mr. Atkinson discusses raising and selling tobacco.