Elizabeth Beacom, 1967 May 29
File — Box: 2, Reel: 33
Accession: 1970-370
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (1970-370)
Dates
- Creation: 1967 May 29
Biographical Note
Elizabeth Beacom (b. 1891) was born into an Irish family who lived in Squirrel Run, near the DuPont Company Hagley Yards area. Her father worked in the DuPont refinery, and later as a watchman after he was injured in an explosion.
Scope and Content
Interviewers: Norman B. Wilkinson and Joseph P. Monigle in Wilmington, Delaware
Ms. Beacom recounts details about her father’s work, life in Squirrel Run, an 1890 explosion, memories of Louise Crowninshield, and her own education and career which included work as Mrs. Crowninshield’s secretary.
General Physical Description note
1 sound tape reel : 3.75 ips. TRT 1:14:15.
Location
Box 2, Reel 33
Existence and Location of Copies
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Related Names
Subject
- Beacom, Elizabeth E., 1891-1976 (Person)
Creator
- From the Collection: Hagley Museum and Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
