Oral history, 1991.

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Oral history, 1991.

Interview conducted by Michael Van Wagenen as part of the World War II Homefront Oral History Project by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University on 16 October 1991. Blake talks about working on the family farm near Provo, Utah and about his experiences during the 1930s depression. He also tells about his mission for the Mormon Church in the British Isles, his courtship and marriage, his work experiences during World War II, and the effects the war had on his life.

1 v. (14 leaves) + 2 typescripts (35 leaves)1 sound tape reel (60 min.) : 1 7/8 ips ; 5 in., 1/2 in. tape.

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Van Wagenen, Michael.

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Michael Scott Van Wagenen performed many roles in the movie business, including acting as a director, producer, actor, writer, cinematographer, and editor. He was a documentary filmmaker who taught history at the University of Texas at Brownsville. From the description of Michael Van Wagenen papers, 1988-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 82149298 ...

Blake, Rex Bevan, 1914-

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Farmer during World War II. From the description of Oral history, 1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435578 ...