Description: Ruth Kuhn Youngerman (1914-2021) was a member of the Class of 1935. She studied Economics and attended graduate school for business. Ruth joined the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, but she was not very active in it. Finally, Ruth said she did not experience discrimination as a Jewish student. At the time of her death in December 2021 at age … Read More
Jean Peabody Taylor
Description: Jean Peabody Taylor (1914-2009) was a member of the Class of 1935. She graduated with a degree in Accounting, but retrained to be a teacher. Jean worked throughout college and lived at home. Date of Interview: 1/23/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Jean Peabody Taylor Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
Geraldine North Marrs
Description: Geraldine North Marrs (1913-2012) graduated in 1935. She received a scholarship and majored in Education. Geraldine was active in the Women’s League and she joined the Phi Epsilon Omicron honorary society. Geraldine said that the Great Depression meant having less pocket money and a harder time on the job market. Date of Interview: 6/8/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Geraldine North Marrs … Read More
Junette Peile James
Description: Junette James (1913-2012) attended the University of Illinois on a full scholarship. She studied education and graduated in 1935. Also, she was active in the Lutheran Student Association. Junette’s family was not wealthy, and she felt broke throughout the Great Depression. Date of Interview: 3/15/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Junette Peile James Oral History Transcription Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
Anita Crites Crawford
Description: Anita Margaret Crites Crawford (1913-2005) was a member of the Class of 1935. She earned a teacher’s certificate and later entered law school. She said that she was not hurt by the Depression because a placement service helped her find a teaching job. Date of Interview: 10/25/2000 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Anita Crites Crawford Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project … Read More