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Gus and Betty Dressen discuss their German family heritage and growing up near Uhland, Texas. Along with describing what it was like to grow up on a farm, the couple share the responsibilities that come with that kind of lifestyle, such as taking care of animals, growing corn and sugar cane, and other aspects including having a blacksmith shop. They also talk about how life back then is different from now, such as paved roads, cars, electricity, and going into town.

Dr. Kirk talks about his childhood and background in Washington, D.C., his education at Princeton University, his service in WWI and WWII, his trip to Europe in the 1920s, his marriage, and his life as a long-time English professor.