Helen Pitney Interview
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Title
Helen Pitney Interview
Subject
Saratoga Springs (N.Y.)
Saratoga County (N.Y.)
Pitney, Helen
Pitney Farm
Creator
Pitney, Helen
Source
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Publisher
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Contributor
Tyrrell, Brittany
Rights
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Format
MP3
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
SCOH033
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Interviewer
DeLalla, Ellen
Interviewee
Pitney, Helen
Location
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Transcription
Request from repository
Original Format
Audio Cassette Tape
Duration
34:38 min
Time Summary
00:01-3:03 Helen Pitney describes childhood activities in her West Ave. neighborhood in the vicinity of Congress Ave. and West Circular St. Children swam in the Slade Creek swimming hole and played ball games in the summer, in the winter they skied.
3:04-6:01 Helen talks about attending the Number 1 School in Saratoga Springs and describes how school lines were divided.
6:02-12:48 Helen speaks about her family’s airport business. She describes summer visitors using the airstrip and the annual flying circus.
12:49-14:40 Helen talks about the family farm, the crops they grew and running their milk business.
14:41-16:32 Helen describes various vegetable vendors in her neighborhood.
16:33-17:05 Conversation about attending St. Peter’s church on Broadway and Sunday newspaper vendors.
17:06-20:27 The history of the Floral Fete is discussed and Helen describes participating as a child.
20:28-23:37 Helen speaks about how the railroad relocation affected her family’s property.
23:38-23:54 Building of the new Jr/Sr high school
23:55-25:07 Looking back at Saratoga Springs noting the changes and differences in the city and on Broadway.
25:08-28:00 Helen talks about life during her high school years.
28:01-28:48 Helen describes attending Skidmore College before beginning her career at City Hall.
28:49-29:37 Helen shares her memories of businesses and activities in Saratoga Springs during the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
29:38-31:17 Helen talks about her duties and daily life while working in the Accounts Office in City Hall.
31:18-33:19 Interests and life in retirement.
33:20-34:38 Closing with mention of homes on Congress Ave.
3:04-6:01 Helen talks about attending the Number 1 School in Saratoga Springs and describes how school lines were divided.
6:02-12:48 Helen speaks about her family’s airport business. She describes summer visitors using the airstrip and the annual flying circus.
12:49-14:40 Helen talks about the family farm, the crops they grew and running their milk business.
14:41-16:32 Helen describes various vegetable vendors in her neighborhood.
16:33-17:05 Conversation about attending St. Peter’s church on Broadway and Sunday newspaper vendors.
17:06-20:27 The history of the Floral Fete is discussed and Helen describes participating as a child.
20:28-23:37 Helen speaks about how the railroad relocation affected her family’s property.
23:38-23:54 Building of the new Jr/Sr high school
23:55-25:07 Looking back at Saratoga Springs noting the changes and differences in the city and on Broadway.
25:08-28:00 Helen talks about life during her high school years.
28:01-28:48 Helen describes attending Skidmore College before beginning her career at City Hall.
28:49-29:37 Helen shares her memories of businesses and activities in Saratoga Springs during the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
29:38-31:17 Helen talks about her duties and daily life while working in the Accounts Office in City Hall.
31:18-33:19 Interests and life in retirement.
33:20-34:38 Closing with mention of homes on Congress Ave.
Physical Format
Oral histories
Tags
Citation
Pitney, Helen, “Helen Pitney Interview,” Saratoga Room Digital Exhibits, accessed May 19, 2024, http://digitalarchive.sspl.org/items/show/260.