Tag Archives: 1990s

Oral History Project | Jim West

posted by Christy Sholes on December 5, 2018 at 6:23 pm

Owner of Jim’s Pizza Box, Jim West reflects on his more than three decades in the restaurant business in Milan.   Narrator: West, Jim Date of interview: March 26, 2010 Occupations: Local Business Owner Timestamps 0:30 Starting out in Milan 0:50 Kramer’s/ Eastman’s 1:40 Lambert photos 2:30 Jeff Geason 3:15 Dine-In vs. Carry-Out 4:20 Reunion/…

Oral History Project | Jeanine Williams

posted by Christy Sholes on at 5:18 pm

Former primary school teacher and principal Jeanine Williams shares her experiences and thoughts on education from her 30 years in the Edison school district.   Narrator: Williams, Jeanine Date of interview: April 6, 2010 Occupations: Former Teacher, Former Principal Timestamps 0:25 Growing up in Milan 1:00 Helping on family farm 1:20 1959 marriage to John…

Oral History Project | Jeff Geason

posted by Christy Sholes on March 23, 2017 at 11:34 am

Jeff Geason reminisces about his years as a barber on the square.     Narrator: Geason, Jeff Date of interview: March 18, 2010 Occupations: Barber Timestamps 0:45 Photograph description 1:22 Coming to Barber shop in Milan 2:00 Trends in barbering 4:30 Barber vs. cosmetologist 5:40 Types of cuts/styles 8:15 First haircuts 8:45 Shaves/ beard trimming…