Within this interview, Monique Young of the Lewiston-Auburn area talks about her family, and their movement from Lewiston, Maine to Connecticut, and back to Lewiston-Auburn following employment opportunities and relatives. She talks about her parents’ work in the shoe...
Norm Davis of Morin Brick Company was born in Waterville, Maine, and has lived his entire life in Auburn, Maine. In this interview he shares his perspective as to what Auburn used to look like, versus what it looks like now. He offers insight to mills and shoe shops...
Richard LeBlond is a lifelong resident of Auburn, Maine, and within this interview he speaks on his experience working in a brickyard. He shares that he began working in the industry at a very young age, and talks about pay, hours, and experiences. He also speaks on...
Ray D’Amour was born in Lewiston, Maine, after his parents migrated from Canada. He explains in this interview that from Lewiston he moved to Auburn, which is where he lived until he married in 1951. His mother did not work, but his father worked in the shoe industry...
This interview features the perspective of both Honore and Jeanette Breton, residents of Lewiston, Maine. They both speak on their Canadian roots, and their affiliation and work within the mills. They each describe life influences and interests as well, such as roller...
