Interview with Anna E. Coburn - OH 412

Interviewee

Anna E. Jensen Coburn
National Extension Homemakers Council
Voices of American Homemakers

Interviewer

Selma Stevens

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Abstract

Anna E. Jensen Coburn (1906-1998) was born and raised in Nebraska and was a charter member of the D to Day Extension Club. She was active member of the Extension Homemakers for over 48 years. In this interview, Anna Coburn discusses the history of the club and its impact on her life as a homemaker. Coburn recounts the early days of the club, including the types of lessons offered and the social activities. She also reflects on how Extension activities have been helpful to her over the years, as well as the ways in which homemaking has changed since the early 20th century. Coburn also shares personal anecdotes about her childhood, married life, and experiences with changing technology and social norms.

This interview was conducted as part of a three-year oral history project titled Voices of American Homemakers, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and organized by the National Extension Homemakers Council (NEHC). The project resulted in approximately 200 interviews with women across the United States, documenting their experiences in the early homemaker’s club movement.

Publication Date

5-1-1982

Unique Identifier

OH 412

Format

1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;

Length

00:31:14

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University

Series

National Extension Homemakers' Council

Disciplines

Oral History

Recommended Citation

Coburn, Anna E. Jensen; National Extension Homemakers Council; and Voices of American Homemakers, "Interview with Anna E. Coburn - OH 412" (1982). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 412.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/363