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Wallace Illsley of Braiintree, VT discusses working with horses in the sping to collect maple sap for making maple syrup. Audio and text excerpt from a November 30, 1989 interview with Wallace Illsley conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1989-2070). A…

Thelma Neill of Warren, VT and folklorist Jane Beck discuss a recipie for maple sugar pie and the annual Warren, VT town meeting in early spring. Audio and text excerpt from a January 17, 1992 interview with Thelma Neill conducted by Jane Beck…

Perkins Flint of Braintree, VT talks about drying apples in the fall to preserve them for winter. Audio and text excerpt from a November 2, 1968 interview with Perkins Flint conducted by Katharine DuClos (OT1991-3014). Part of the Perkins Flint…

Marjorie Pierce of North Shrewsbury, VT describes the complicated process of traveling the 10 miles from home to Rutland, VT during mud season. Audio and text excerpt from an August 16, 1979 interview with Glendon and Marjorie Pierce (TC1979-0052).…

Mali Keating of Hardwick, VT talks about her Abenaki grandfather's annual winter trapping trips in the Canadian north woods. Audio and text excerpt from a December 10, 1999 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1999-0071). A…

Katharine DuClos of Braintree, VT details her father's annaul process of harvesting straw in the summer and filling her mattress. Audio and text excerpt from a June 20, 1990 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1990-2032).…

Katharine DuClos of Braintree, VT tells tells the story of a time her husband’s temper got the better of him. Excerpt from a June 2, 1994 interview with Katharine DuClos (TC1994-2020) conducted by Gregory Sharrow. Part of the Farm Series Collection…

Katharine Duclos of Braintree, VT paring apples in the fall as a part of preparing to dry them for winter storage. Audio and text excerpt from a June 20, 1990 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1990-2032). A part of the…

Katharine Duclos of Braintree, VT describes childhood Halloween pranks and celebrations. Audio and text excerpt from a June 20, 1990 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1990-2032). A part of the Farm Series Project…

John Messier of Brookfield, VT discusses logging in the winter months with this father. Audio and text excerpt from a December 2, 1989 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1989-2074). A part of the Farm Series Project…