Ellen Tucker Oral History Interview

Oral history interview with Ellen Tucker by Eathel Winkelman and Lila Graham. Topics include: Growing up in Spanish Fork and moving to Fairview as a young widow and mother to be near in-laws because of safety concerns in Spanish Fork; Losing her husband in World War I; Family and friends in Fairview who welcomed her; Soldiers leaving on a train to fight in World War I; A second marriage; Missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Enjoying interests such as painting and music; Leading a church choir for twenty years; Working as a librarian and serving as City Treasurer; Adoption of a daughter; Loss of her second husband; Her son's and grandson's missionary service in Norway; Being very satisfied with her move to Fairview and appreciating of all her family and friends; An accident that handicapped her: Staying home most of the time after the accident; Living a long life and somewhat lonely life, but being happy where she is at. (Note: Ellen's adopted daughter, Ruth was killed in an automobile accident as a teenager on September 21, 1942. When Ellen is prompted to talk about Ruth, she responds: "I don't want to talk about it").

The oral history interview with Ellen Tucker, conducted by Ethel Winkelman and Lila Graham, provides a detailed account of her life experiences, including Ellen Tucker's resilience, faith, and community involvement, highlighting her ability to overcome personal hardships, the joys of family and service, and her lasting connections to the town of Fairview.