Ethel Saxby Interview

Ethel Saxby Interview

Interviewees

Ethel Saxby

Document Type

Book

Interviewer

Precious, Debbie

Contributor

Suncadia (Resort), Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement

Description

Ethel Saxby’s parents arrived in Ellensburg, Washington, in 1913. She speaks about her father (b. 1858 in Missouri) and how the Civil War affected his family. Saxby talks about her teaching career and life in Cabin Creek, where she met her husband, Bill, who was a fur trapper. She talks about life in Roslyn, Washington, including lodges, the fire department, bakeries, labor conditions in the mines, the phone company (Stoves and Davies), medical care, and transportation. She also speaks about the effects of the Great Depression and World War II in the area.

The cover image provides a birdseye view of Cabin Creek Saw Mill near Easton, Washington, circa 1910.

Publication Date

1-13-1981

Subject

Oral history, Roslyn (Wash.), Rural schools--Washington (State)--History

Rights

Educational use only; no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.

Language

English

Ethel Saxby Interview

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