Joseph Nix, Margaret Nix, and Ronald Nix

Recorded February 17, 2014 Archived February 17, 2014 37:38 minutes
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Id: mby011783

Description

Father, Joseph Nix (70), mother, Margaret Nix (68) have a conversation with their son, Ronald Nix (46), about Joseph's career in the Airforce and the various places across the United States they have had to live in.

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J and M remember the day they first met at her Sweet 16 birthday party.
J talks about his time in the Airforce- he lived several years in Japan.
J talks about his love of photography- he took many pictures during his time in Japan.
M talks about going to school in Charlotte, NC while J was in Thailand.
M and J remember their wedding after J's return to the U.S. from Japan. They talk about the various cities they lived in due to his military career.
J and M remember the various cities that their children were born in.
J talks about his time in Thailand and a special mission he was a part of.
M lived in Alabama where Ronald was born. She worked at Rose and Dime.
J and M moved to Florida and lived at the Airforce compound. During their time in Florida, J commuted back and force between Thailand and Japan.
J, M and R remember their move to Alaska. M remembers fishing and picking mushrooms.
J describes the car maintenance he dealt with due to the cold weather in Alaska.
J and M talk about wanting to go back to Alaska for their 50th anniversary.
J, M and R remember their long trip from Florida to Alaska.
M talks about her family that lives across the country.
M talks about their 10 grandchildren.
J talks about working as an aircraft electrician in Eckland, AL.
J and M talk about being retired.

Participants

  • Joseph Nix
  • Margaret Nix
  • Ronald Nix

Recording Locations

Alachua County Library District Headquarters

Venue / Recording Kit

Keywords

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