Authors

Anna McNeal

Interviewer

John Hennen

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Description

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia town histories. This interview focuses on Helvetia, West Virginia. The daughter of German speaking Swiss immigrants, Mrs. McNeal was born in Helvetia, West Virginia. She relates her life on the farm in Helvetia, her father's work as a carpenter, her experience teaching school and the celebration of FASNACHT by the family.

Publication Date

1976

Identifier

OH64-162

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Text

Library of Congress Subjects

McNeal, Anna, 1880- -- Autobiography.
Farm life -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Rural schools -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Helvetia (W. Va.) -- History.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-162.

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Oral History Interview: Anna McNeal

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