Title
Wilmer Johnson Interview, 1975
Files
Download Wilmer Johnson Interview Transcript (2.1 MB)
Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Bob Buck
Interviewee
Wilmer Johnson
Date Recorded
6-3-1975
Date Digital
6-26-2020
Location Recorded
Johnson Residence, Morris, Minnesota
County
Big Stone County
Keywords
Swedish Americans--Minnesota--Big Stone County; Farm life--Minnesota--Big Stone County; Depressions--1929; Distributors (Commerce)--Minnesota--Morris; Business enterprises--Minnesota--Morris; Schools--Minnesota--Graceville
Description
Wilmer Johnson was born on June 19, 1907 in Moonshine Township, Big Stone County. He farmed in that area until 1952 at which time he moved to Morris to work with Eames Distributing until his retirement.
In this interview, Wilmer Johnson started by reviewing his life in near decade by decade terms dealing mainly with 1920-1950. He mostly discusses farming and youth. He then spoke of his family's background from Sweden and the new life in western Minnesota near Graceville. Finally, he gave some views on the changing of life for farmers and further recollections of past experiences.
Run Time
00:44:46
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
BSCJohnson01
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
1009
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Wilmer, "Wilmer Johnson Interview, 1975" (1975). All Minnesota Oral Histories. 64.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/mnoralhistories/64
Primo Type
Audio