Margaret Dahl and Madeleine Dahl

Recorded June 17, 2017 38:27 minutes
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Id: atl003658

Description

Madeleine Dahl (26) talks with her mother Margaret Dahl (61) about her mother's breast cancer and experiences as a survivor.

Subject Log / Time Code

Maragret talks about learning she was diagnosed with cancer the day she had to take Madeleine to airport.
Margaret talks about telling her husband she was diagnosed and going into "operational mode."
Margaret talks about the anxiety she felt about health and how that has taken years to go away.
Madeleine talks about her memories of being told about the diagnosis while the family was on vacation in Washington state.
Margaret talks about how the community was a great source of support for her and how her friends helped her maintain her cocktail hour.
Madeleine remembers the nanny Ashley and what a great help she was to everyone.

Participants

  • Margaret Dahl
  • Madeleine Dahl

Recording Locations

Atlanta History Center

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach