Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley
Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley

Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley

Recorded July 26, 2014 51:06 minutes
Frank Rafa, Maureen Rafa, Amy Rafa, and Jillian Wesley
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Description

Maureen (57), Amy (41), and Jillian interview Frank (100) about his life and growing up in Chicago.

Subject Log / Time Code

1:00
Amy asks Frank what if feels like to turn 100 years old. He says he felt fine until about 96 where he feels he has changed physically.
3:00
He recalls checking into a retirement home when he was 80 not expecting to live this long.
5:00
Frank feels family is key to a long life
8:00
Amy asks about his parents. His mother didn't speak English and they were Poles living in an Irish neighborhood in Chicago.
11:30
He talks about his time as a Civil Serviceman. The CCCs
19:30
Frank met his wife in Chicago and recalls dancing with her at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago where a lot of the Big Bands would play.
29:00
He remembers moving a lot when he was young.

Participants

  • Frank Rafa
  • Maureen Rafa
  • Amy Rafa
  • Jillian Wesley

Recording Locations

Chicago Cultural Center

Venue / Recording Kit