http://digitalarchive.sspl.org/files/original/5/260/Pitney.mp3 febba0f2d557820b00e1dae73f461c08 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview DeLalla, Ellen Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Pitney, Helen Location The location of the interview Saratoga Springs Public Library Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Audio Cassette Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 34:38 min Time Summary A summary of an interview given for different time stamps throughout the interview 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. Physical Format NY Heritage selection for related description. Oral histories Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Request from repository Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Helen Pitney Interview Subject The topic of the resource Saratoga Springs (N.Y.) Saratoga County (N.Y.) Pitney, Helen Pitney Farm Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pitney, Helen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Saratoga Springs Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Saratoga Springs Public Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral History Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SCOH033 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tyrrell, Brittany