Mr. Balfanz, a child of German immigrants raised in Rock Elm, discusses his hometown and the changes he has seen over the years. He details his US Army experiences while stationed on the Mexican border in 1918. He also talks about his schooling and the various jobs he has worked.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swanson were life-long residents of Wahsington County, MN. Both were born in the vicinity of Afton, and they farmed near Afton for many years. In this interview, the Swansons describe in some detail the village of Afton, its buinesses, and churches. They also discuss farming and farm life, Mr. Swanson's service in the First World War, and the Hastings-Stillwater railroad line which ran through Afton.