Laura Peterson and Esther Rudge
Recorded
September 2, 2023
Archived
September 2, 2023
35:47 minutes
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Id:
atl004843
Description
Laura Peterson (51) interviews her mother, Esther Rudge (79), about her memories of her life as an organist and music teacher.Subject Log / Time Code
Esther talks about her early life in Iowa.
Esther speaks about her mother, father, siblings, and favorite cousins.
Esther explains how her parents met as young children.
Esther gives details about her father's work starting a lumber yard where her brother worked.
Esther talks about her time in college and her first time listening to an orchestra.
Esther explains her time getting her master's degree in Ohio and her journey to becoming a music teacher.
Esther talks about meeting her future husband, Laura's father.
Esther talks about living in West Point.
Esther explains how she got a job playing the organ at West Point.
Esther talks about leaving West Point and moving to Ohio.
Esther recalls her favorite memories of teaching music in schools and Christmas performances.
Esther explains how she would like to be remembered.
Esther explains the meaning behind Laura's name and what she was like as a child.
Esther talks about her hopes for Laura's boys and their happiness.
Participants
- Laura Peterson
- Esther Rudge