Oral History - Clara Torguson Wheeler
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Oral History Interview with Clara WheelerCreation Date
June 9 1976Description
Recording of an oral history interview with Clara Wheeler by Sue, Stumm in 1976.Clara (Torguson) Wheeler was born July 12, 1891 on a farm in Glenwood, Minnesota. Her father farmed 120 acres and raised cattle. She went to school in District 40 and was one of 14 children. She also taught school before her marriage, in a one-room schoolhouse. She also attended the Glenwood Academy.
In this interview, she discusses farming, life on a farm, and around Glenwood in general. She also briefly discusses interactions with Native Americans in her childhood.
The recording and transcript is available through the University of Minnesota Morris Digital Well.
Related People and Organizations
Wheeler, Clara Aletta (Torguson)