Interviewer
John Hennen, Jr
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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. Mrs. Betler has been a life-long resident of the former Swiss community of Helvetia. She discusses many topics concerning life in this unique village. Swiss celebrations, games, community occupations and crafts, the Swiss Reform Church, and the effects of the World Wars and the Depression on the people of Helvetia are mentioned by Mrs. Betler. She also talks about her childhood and work on her father's farm.
Publication Date
1976
Identifier
OH64-174
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-174.
Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-174, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Betler, Ella, 1906- -- Autobiography.
Community life -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Farm life -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Rural churches -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Oral histories.