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Whiting, Indiana: Generational Memory, 1991-1993

Interviewee
Herakovich, Elizabeth May 30, 1991 

Call Number
91-135

Physical Description

19 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 47 minutes; index

Interviewer
Dabertin, David

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

Elizabeth Herakovich, born on August 3, 1929, joined by her husband, Robert Herakovich, discusses how and when she and her husband met, her experiences during World War II, including having five brothers in the service, and her children. She recalls attending the 1964 New York World's Fair and traveling with her husband and children, and she shares her opinions on the Vietnam War, pollution, and local crime. In addition, Mrs. Herakovich comments on her education and employment history.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • Standard Oil Company
    • State Bank of Whiting
    • Place Names
    • New York, New York
    • Subjects
    • 1955 Standard Oil fire
    • 1964 New York World's Fair
    • local crime
    • pollution
    • Vietnam War
    • World War II