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Carolyn Carlson - Rochester
Carolyn (Cari) Carlson shares stories from her childhood in the Chicago area, many of them based on her parents’ Swedish customs. After her marriage to Clayton Carlson in 1947, they moved to Rochester, Illinois. Ninety-one at the time of this interview, Cari also shares many memories of Rochester. She has been in several groups over the years that celebrate the community’s history.
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Caption
Carolyn Carlson proudly has her photo taken with her first grade class at Rochester Elementary School during the 1962-1963 school year.
Where:
Rochester, Illinois
When:
1962-1963
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain
Caption
Carolyn Carlson at the time of her interview in May 2018.
Where:
Home
When:
May 2018
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo