Interview with Quimby Robinson

Interviewers

Lisa Walker PhD, University of Southern MaineFollow

Date of Interview

7-23-2015

Document Type

Audio File

Duration of File

01:09:31

Interviewee

Quimby Robinson

Occupation / Work History

Chauffeur

Employment Length or Duration

1960-1961

Place of Birth

Lewiston, Maine

Abstract

Interview with Quimby Robinson, who worked as a chauffeur at Maine Chance from 1960-1961. Quimby describes his mother traveling from New York to Maine to give birth at Lewiston Hospital, so that her children would be born in Maine. He attended Colby College and worked as a chauffeur at Maine Chance in 1960 and 1961. He discusses Arden’s desire to own property in Mount Vernon, his work as a chauffeur, and living at Maine Chance in the summer. He remembers college women and other guests coming to Maine Chance to diet, and going to Chez Paree in Waterville with guests from the spa.

Guests mentioned include Edna Ferber.

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Recommended Citation

Walker, Lisa PhD, "Interview with Quimby Robinson" (2015). Oral Histories. 5.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/mcfinterviews/5