Oral history interview and collection, Undated-2004 2004.

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Oral history interview and collection, Undated-2004 2004.

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The Tacheny collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Tacheny and Grace Mlady in 2004. In this interview, Tacheny talks about her service in the United States Army Nurse Corp during World War II. Christine served in France and Germany during the War. She was in the war from 1944 until 1946. The interview also includes descriptions of her life in Mankato, Minnesota following the war, including her work as a nurse. Also in the collection are copies of photographs from her time in service as well as a brief timeline of her time in service.

2 folders and 1 audiocassette.

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services, Library Services

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SNAC Resource ID: 8014915

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services, Library Services

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