NHF_FGCU_2018_Brennan_Kathryn
Florida Gulf Coast University
March 7 2018
In this interview, Kathryn recounts her memories of the war as a teenage girl. She speaks about her father’s interest in World War II, and how his opinions were shaped by his own involvement in World War I. Kathryn recalls how her uncle’s mental illness after serving in the war led to his homelessness and disconnection from the family. She wraps up by reflecting on the war’s long-term influence on her understanding of the world.
Digital
19m 25s
Kathryn Brennan, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland.
Interview was recorded by Natalie Goris through Florida Gulf Coast University for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project.
Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, United States, NA [26.62168,-81.84059] [id:4155995]Delaware, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States, NA [39.91681,-75.3989] [id:5186677]Normandy, Normandy, France, EU [49.19906,0.49988] [id:11071621]
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Florida Gulf Coast University
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States
Florida Gulf Coast University
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States