Interview with Betty (Lillian) White

Interviewers

Lisa Walker PhD, University of Southern MaineFollow

Date of Interview

3-28-2016

Document Type

Audio File

Duration of File

01:00:56

Interviewee

Betty White

Occupation / Work History

Staff Kitchen Help

Employment Length or Duration

1960-1968

Place of Birth

Augusta, Maine

Abstract

Interview with Betty White, who worked at the staff kitchen ad Maine Chance Farm during the summers in the 1960s. During the rest of the year, Betty worked at apple orchards. Betty was born in August and grew up in Mount Vernon. She discusses Arden’s property holdings and farm animals. She remembers the manager coming to eat at the staff kitchen to eat because the guests’ food was not filling, and to enjoy the company of the staff. Betty also talks about Arden as an employer, and what it was like to live in Mount Vernon when Maine Chance was in business. Guests mentioned include Ava Gardener and Mrs. Eisenhower.

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Recommended Citation

Walker, Lisa PhD, "Interview with Betty (Lillian) White" (2016). Oral Histories. 4.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/mcfinterviews/4