Jack Kratoville being interviewed in his home in Riverhead, New York (Photo Credit: Chris Kretz)
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October 12 2019
In this interview, Jack describes his life in Riverhead and the position of his family in town. He
recounts the official activities his father performed during the war, from confirming birthÂ
certificates to administering marriage licenses. Jack also shares his memories of studyingÂ
airplane silhouettes, listening to radio programs, and participating in local scrap drives.
recounts the official activities his father performed during the war, from confirming birthÂ
certificates to administering marriage licenses. Jack also shares his memories of studyingÂ
airplane silhouettes, listening to radio programs, and participating in local scrap drives.
Digital
1h 7m 47s
Jack Kratoville, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland.
Interview was recorded by Chris Kretz through The Long Island Home Front Project for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project.
Riverhead, Suffolk, New York, United States, NA [40.91704,-72.66204] [id:5133926]Mattituck, Suffolk, New York, United States, NA [40.99121,-72.53425] [id:5126239]Long Island, Suffolk, New York, United States, NA [40.81677,-73.06622] [id:5125123]
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States