Interview with Milta Sonnier
Accession No.:
ST1-168
01:10 - Born July 29, 1926, First memories of the Great Depression;
02:15 - She graduated from high school, went to college for a few semesters;
02:35 - Sweet potatoes were the most common food on the table during the depression for them;
03:00 - Role of the radio during this time - her family had a battery operated radio, they'd listen to Dudley LeBlanc and news;
03:45 - Parents wanted her to work at home rather than go to SLI;
04:15 - Speaking about how the depression affected her family and community;
05:00 - Earliest memories of WWII - Had 5 brothers serving;
05:55 - Pearl Harbor - speaking about similarities to 9/11;
06:30 - Use of French language in South LA;
08:15 - Rationing during WWII;
Media Type:
Audio
Collection:
Students
Subject:
Great Depression; World War II
Creator:
Pablo La Sala
Informants:
Milta Sonnier
Recording date:
Monday, March 24, 2003
Publisher:
Center for Louisiana Studies
Rights Usage:
All Rights Reserved
Language:
English
