Title
George P. Kampmeyer Interview, 1975
Files
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Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Colleen Illg
Interviewee
George P. Kampmeyer
Date Recorded
5-23-1975
Date Digital
7-29-2020
Location Recorded
Kampmeyer Residence, Currie, Minnesota
County
Murray County
Keywords
Railroads--Minnesota--Murray County; North-Western Railroad Company; Railroads--Employees--Minnesota--Currie
Description
George Kampmeyer was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and moved to Iowa, where he farmed for a period of time. At the age of 36, he was employed by the railroad. He served as an agent of the Northwestern Railroad, Currie, Minnesota, until his retirement at the age of 66.
In this interview, George Kampmeyer discusses the history of railroads in Murray County and also recalls experiences working with the railroad.
Run Time
00:42:17
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
MCKampmeyer01
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
334
Recommended Citation
Kampmeyer, George P., "George P. Kampmeyer Interview, 1975" (1975). All Minnesota Oral Histories. 101.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/mnoralhistories/101
Primo Type
Audio