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Carney, Margaret, 1986 March 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Margaret Carney reminisces about her life in Chilton and Waco during World War I and World War II. She reflects on her work in the United Service Organizations (USO) as a hostess and director of the service club at North Camp Hood and South Camp Hood, where she was paid to sing, dance, and play piano for the soldiers. Along with recalling certain popular songs, dances, and momentous events like V-E Day and V-J Day, she discusses the camps' soldiers and German POWs.
Interviewed by Joseph Lee Bailey

Dates

  • 1986 March 8

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Biographical note

Margaret Carney (nee Earls) was born in Chilton, Texas, in 1911. She died in Waco, Texas, in 1989.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English