Interview with Maxie Simmons – ca. 2008

Member of
FAU Department of History Oral Histories
Contributors
Simmons, Maxie
Knight, Robert
Feeley, Margaret K.
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
Date Issued
2008-02-08
Note

This interview was conducted on the subject of Mrs. Isabelle B. Krome, 1884–1978, a long-time resident of Homestead, FL., and widow of Mr. William J. Krome, Chief Constructing Engineer on the Florida East Coast Railroad Key West Extension. The Kromes were married in 1910 and had four children together. Mr. Krome is well-known for his work on the railroad. As a couple, the Kromes were renowned for their work in horticulture, particularly in the development of avocadoes and mangoes. This interview attempts to provide a detailed background on Mrs. Krome, form those who knew her both personally and professionally. Also present at the interview were Mr. Glen Simmons, Dr. Laura Ogden and Ms. Katherine Fleming.

Language
English
Type
Mixed Material
Genre
oral histories
interviews
Form
pdf/mp3
Extent
76p. : 01:27:44
Subject (Topical)
Krome, Isabelle B.
Krome, William J.
Horticulture -- Florida
Homestead (Fla.)
Everglades (Fla.)
Florida -- History
Oral histories --Florida
Oral history
Identifier
78826
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Additional Information
This interview was conducted on the subject of Mrs. Isabelle B. Krome, 1884–1978, a long-time resident of Homestead, FL., and widow of Mr. William J. Krome, Chief Constructing Engineer on the Florida East Coast Railroad Key West Extension. The Kromes were married in 1910 and had four children together. Mr. Krome is well-known for his work on the railroad. As a couple, the Kromes were renowned for their work in horticulture, particularly in the development of avocadoes and mangoes. This interview attempts to provide a detailed background on Mrs. Krome, form those who knew her both personally and professionally. Also present at the interview were Mr. Glen Simmons, Dr. Laura Ogden and Ms. Katherine Fleming.
Date Backup
2008-02-08
Date Text
2008-02-08
Date Issued (EDTF)
2008-02-08
Extension


FAU

IID
FADT78826p
Person Preferred Name

Simmons, Maxie
Department of History
Physical Description

76p. : 01:27:44
pdf/mp3
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT78826
Title Plain
Interview with Maxie Simmons – ca. 2008
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT78826
Use and Reproduction
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries’ Digital Library [digital object]
2008-02-08
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Interview with Maxie Simmons – ca. 2008
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Simmons, Maxie – ca. 2008

Simmons, Maxie – ca. 2008
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Member of: FAU Department of History Oral Histories, Interview with Maxie Simmons – ca. 2008, Oral History Collection
Contributors: Knight, Robert, Simmons, Maxie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This interview was conducted on the subject of Mrs. Isabelle B. Krome, 1884–1978, a long-time resident of Homestead, FL., and widow of Mr. William J. Krome, Chief Constructing Engineer on the Florida East Coast Railroad Key West Extension. The Kromes were married in 1910 and had four children together. Mr. Krome is well-known for his work on the railroad. As a couple, the Kromes were renowned for… more
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