Miller, Rawley John "Arjay," Jr.

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Abstract: In the interview, Arjay Miller recalled his childhood growing up on a family farm near Shelby, Nebraska, and talked about his family history and origin of the family name. He described his life on the family farm with his seven siblings and all of their experiences and adventures, including games they played, songs they sang, toys they made, favorite foods, crops they raised, self-sufficiency and even a few close calls. In addition, he described the local community (churches, social events and schools) and the influences that farm life and growing up during the Depression had on him. He discussed the values he was given by his parents, including finding out how things work, making the most of what you have, and the love of reading and gardening. He covered books he read and radio programs, songs, and newspapers of the day. The interview included many stories and anecdotes that he told as a legacy for his great-grandchildren.

Subject	Oral histories
Genre	Interview

Source ID	SC0932_s5_Miller_Arjay
Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/sy495fj4896
Location	SC0932
Repository	Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives.

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Stanford Historical Society Oral History Program interviews, 1999-2022

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