NHF_CUSP_2002_Behlen _Jonathan
August 24 2002
In this interview, John Behlen relates his experience with farming approximately 400 acres of
land and in raising livestock before, during, and after World War II. He recounts his difficulty
finding help on the farm during the war and his feelings of inadequacy about his own
contributions to the war effort. John recalls that he did not struggle in wartime like other families and recounts the benefits he received while working on the farm. He also discusses local religious, community, and agricultural life.
land and in raising livestock before, during, and after World War II. He recounts his difficulty
finding help on the farm during the war and his feelings of inadequacy about his own
contributions to the war effort. John recalls that he did not struggle in wartime like other families and recounts the benefits he received while working on the farm. He also discusses local religious, community, and agricultural life.
Digital
English
1h 2m 5s
Jonathan "John" Behlen, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland.
Interview was recorded by Thomas Saylor through Concordia University St. Paul for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project.
Appleton, Swift, Minnesota, United States, NA [45.19691,-96.01977] [id:5016496]Shible Township, Swift, Minnesota, United States, NA [45.28303,-96.05593] [id:5047180]
Agriculture--United States--History
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Concordia University--St. Paul
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Concordia University--St. Paul
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American