Title
Mele, Eileen WWII Project, Homefront
Address: 6 Standish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: (978) 685-8433
Date of Birth: September 21, 1922
Occupation: Secretary at AT&T (retired)
Ethnic Background: French/Canadian, German
Interviewer: Mary Armitage
Summary: A straight forward and clear account of Mrs. Mele's view of the homefront during WWII. She was a bride when her husband was drafted and she was pregnant when he left for overseas. She had many adjustments to make during the next 2 1/2 years. Her acceptance of her role, her courage, and loyalty are qualities that reveal themselves in this interview. Her description of her friends is a capsule of changes that were taking place nationwide, e.g. young widows, changes in residential location, etc.
Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://lawrencehistory.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.354-emele.mp3
Date (created)
1997-02-19