Oral history interview with Lawrence and Alberta McKenna, 1978 July 25.

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Oral history interview with Lawrence and Alberta McKenna, 1978 July 25.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225867483

The McKennas discuss the history and inheritance of the farm; the immigration of Lawrence McKenna's father from Ireland; the construction of the farmhouse; Lawrence's service with the Marines during World War I; farm crops; raising sheep and cattle; the farm's first tractor, purchased in the 1920s; country schools; the Great Depression; social events; prohibition and bootleggers; farmers holidays; difficult weather conditions; and deer hunting.

Transcript: 21 leaves.Sound recording: 2 sound cassettes.

Iowa State Historical Society

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Iowa State Historical Society

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