Newton Digital Collections

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Local History Audio Interviews
This tape collects precious memories, affords a view of the Mexican Revolution, contains geographical information -- flora and fauna,- legends,…
Local History Audio Interviews
In this interview, Reverend Monseigneur Irvin F. Lampe discusses the history of St. Mary's Catholic Church, its elementary school, and the Catholic…
Local History Audio Interviews
Mrs. Kannapel discusses what life was like growing up in Newton Kansas. She talks about her very large family, married life, life in a railroad town,…
Local History Audio Interviews
Ora and Augustus Robertson spend time discussing Augustus' career with the U.S. Postal Service. They also discuss what it was like living in Newton,…
Local History Audio Interviews
Life as the child of Dr. John Thomas Axtell and Dr. Lucena Chase Axtell of Newton Kansas
Local History Audio Interviews
Mr. Arthur discusses his experiences working in various roles such as brakeman and conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad. He talks about the hardships…
Local History Audio Interviews
Harry and Vonnie Tudor discuss what life was like working on and around the Newton, Kansas rail road systems. The discussion ranges from topics on…
Local History Audio Interviews
Audio interview with Vietnam veteran Gaylord Santaman...
Local History Audio Interviews
A. W. Holt interview several of the residents at Friendly Acres Home for the Aged. Their discussions cover topics such as education, religion,…
Local History Audio Interviews
Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Hay talks about living in Newton. She also discusses her husband's ice cream business (with Eskimo Pies) and raising her family in…