Oral history interview, 2002. 2002.

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Oral history interview, 2002. 2002.

The Lois J. Peterson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peterson and Kellian Clink in 2002. Peterson served in the Marine Corps but did not serve during war time. In this short interview she talks a little about what she did as a mechanic and where she was during her time in the service.

2 folder and 1 audiocassette.

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Peterson, Lois J., 1923-

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United States. Marine Corps

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