Hugh Francis, November 7, 2023

Title: Hugh Francis, November 7, 2023
interviewee: Hugh Francis
interviewer: James Hamel
Date: 2023-11-07
Subject: Airports (Westville and Cooperstown); Clark's Tower; Cooperstown; Hudson Motor Company; Mechanic; MG; Morris Minor; Munson's Building Supplies; Otsego County; Red Sleigh Restaurant; Woodworking
Description: Hugh Francis is a retired mechanic and longtime resident of Otsego County. I interviewed Mr. Francis at his home, off of New York State Route 166, a few miles from the main street of Cooperstown. His wife, Donna, assisted in coordinating our interview. Topics of discussion included Hugh’s days in school, his career as a mechanic, the development of the Cooperstown-Westville Airport. Mr. Francis also discussed his tenure as president of the board for the nearby cemetery, and his marriage to his wife, Donna.

Our interview was conducted at Mr. Francis's home a few miles from main street in Cooperstown. The ambient noises of the nearby highway can occasionally be heard during our recording. Additionally, at one point during our interview, Hugh's pet corgi walked through the room, lending some additional background noise.
Time Summary: Track 1, 0:00 - Introduction; Track 1, 19:00 - Woodworking; Track 1, 25:00 - Munson's Building Supplies; Track 1, 40:30 - Hugh's Wedding
Creator: James Hamel
Publisher: Cooperstown Graduate Program, State University of New York at Oneonta
Rights: Cooperstown Graduate Association, Cooperstown, NY