Mary DeLeonardis and Thomas Williams

Recorded September 17, 2023 Archived September 17, 2023 39:12 minutes
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Id: mby023108

Description

Mary DeLeonardis (46) interviews her father Thomas Jay Williams Sr. (81) about his childhood memories, politics, Thomas’ decision to join the priesthood, enlisting in the Air Force, and how his life has changed since having his stroke six weeks ago.

Subject Log / Time Code

Mary DeLeonardis (M) and Thomas Jay Williams Sr. (T) talk about T’s childhood memories.
T recalls his decision to become a priest.
T tells M stories from his childhood.
T stars the details of he started dating his wife, M’s mother.
M asks T to recall him enlisting in to the Air Force in 1961.
T remembers coming back home after the Vietnam War.
T discusses the work he has done since retiring from the Air Force in 1987.
T tells M how his life changed since he had a stroke 6 weeks ago.

Participants

  • Mary DeLeonardis
  • Thomas Williams

Recording Locations

Public Media Commons