Interview with Rosalie "Roz" Parkman and John "Pete" Jakob Raskob III , 2004 February 27
Part of collection: Oral history interviews with John J. Raskob family (2004-208)
Dates
- Creation: 2004 February 27
Biographical Note
Rosalie "Roz" Parkman (1937-) and John "Pete" Jakob Raskob III (1932-2008) are two of John and Helena Raskob's grandchildren. Parkman is the daughter of Elizabeth "Betty" and Timothy Parkman. Raskob is the son of John Raskob Jr. (1907-1981) and Minerva Aaronson Raskob (1910-2001).
Scope and Content
Interviewer: David Farber.
Interview location: Tucson, Arizona.
In the interview, Parkman and Raskob describe their early life and earliest memories of their grandparents. Raskob describes Pioneer Point's two houses: Mostley Hall and Hartefeld House. Parkman and Raskob remember swimming at Pioneer Point, Jack Corcoran, and reminiscence about memories of their grandmother. They discuss sailing, religion, the workers on the estate, and racial and religious acceptance. They recall their times at Camp Melody Pine, hunting, fishing and learning about the environment with Jack. They mention the plays the grandchildren put on for their grandmother, Skipper. The two briefly discuss Jack and Skipper's relationship, their individual relationships with Jack, and both recount a few memories of Jack. [ID: peteRaskobRosalieParkmanTape1-1]
Physical Description
2 videocassettes (VHS). 3 videocassettes (DVCams). 2 audio cassette tapes. 1 transcript, PDF file.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 item(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: James, Richard (Interviewer, Person)
- From the Collection: Farber, David R. (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
