Archives Online at Indiana University

View options:

Search within this document:

 

Contents:

Want to learn more?

  • Do you have a question about this collection?
  • Would you like to view the original items in this collection?
  • Are you seeking permission to publish or reproduce items in this collection?

Please contact the holding repository: Center for the Study of History and Memory, IU Bloomington

Email: ohrc@indiana.edu

Bookmark and Share

History of New Harmony, Indiana, 1977

Interviewee
Kuykendall, Mary E. November 17, 1977 

Call Number
77-041

Physical Description

20 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 50 minutes; no index; photograph

Interviewer
Giroux, Vincent A.

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

Mary Kuykendall, born 1887, moved to New Harmony, Indiana just prior to her marriage in 1906. She discusses early recreational activities and the role of religion in the town and her life. She speaks about the horrific 1913 Flood and the well-received Centennial celebration the following year.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
    • Subjects
    • 1913 Flood
    • church events
    • community changes
    • local business
    • New Harmony Centennial
    • religion
    • social activities