Hayden, Irv 2009-04-23
Irv Hayden was born and raised in Kansas. He speaks about his childhood and experiences in the military. He also speaks about his history with baseball and starting a very large family
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Irv Hayden
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 23, 2009
Location: Atwood, Kansas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:02:04 (1 hour 2 minutes)
Abstract
Background, Interest in Rollins County’s history, Raised in Kansas, Family background, Recollections of childhood, Lake Atwood, Father’s hobbies, Childhood continued, Hobbies, Starting baseball, Reasons for staying in Atwood, Adulthood, Going to college, Becoming a teacher, Reasons for getting into farming, High school, Playing baseball, Preparing for college, Joining the military, During WWII, Integrated troops, Experiences traveling, Starting a family, Getting married, Seven children, Children’s success
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363067>
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