Name/Title
Interview of Florence Oliver, 1976Entry/Object ID
2025.001.045Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Florence Harley Oliver (1886-1994) conducted at her home on 51 Main Street, Noank, May 24,1976.
Florence was born in Noank in June 1886, and was a lifelong resident of the village. She discusses her family history and the careers of her grandfather, Capt. Ellison Lewey and great grandfather, Capt. John Lewey. She also describes shipbuilding at the Palmer & Sons Shipyard in Noank, the Noank Baptist Church, social life in the village, the Rossie Velvet Co. and changes to Noank throughout the 20th century.Collection
Oral History CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.001Source or Donor
Found in CollectionAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
AudiocassetteNomenclature Primary Object Term
AudiotapeNomenclature Sub-Class
Sound Communication MediaNomenclature Class
Sound Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
Noank, Palmer Shipyard, Prospect Hill, Pearl Street, Noank Baptist Church, Universal Food Stores, Rossie Velvet Mill, Clark StudiosArchive Details
Creator
Florence Harley OliverDate(s) of Creation
1976General Notes
Note
Notes: original file name: #31 - Oliver Florence Holg - May 24 1976