Anna (Arnold) Brownell's father was Benjamin F. Arnold, co-author of History of Whittier. Her family came to Whittier in 1892 when she was age 2. She was active in numerous Whittier organizations including Whittier Area YMCA, Whittier Area Girl Scout Council and founded the Whittier Community Beautiful. Jack Swain came to Whittier with his family in 1893. He was active in several local businesses and organizations. They discuss their families, water, oil and local Whittier people. Interviewer is LoVerne Morris. REEL 7 SIDE 1. Whittier Oral History Library Collection. Side 1: Mrs. Brownell, Josh Swain. Rio Hondo College Community Services #7.
Type
sound
Format
Original 1/4 inch audio tape
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
WPL-OH-REEL-07 cwh_000103
Language
English
Subject
Petroleum industry and trade YMCA of Greater Whittier (Whittier, Calif.)
Place
Whittier (Calif.)
Provenance
Whittier Public Library History Room California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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