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WSIU's Listening Project: Rose Savko

Pearl Franz / WSIU
Benton resident Rose Savko talks about the importance of the Bention Library when she was a child as part of the WSIU Listening Project

This week on the Listening Project longtime Benton resident Rose Savko talks about growing up with the old Benton Public Library and how important the library was to her. 

Credit Pearl Franz / WSIU

Rose's story was recorded as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Benton Public Library.

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On growing up during the Great Depression:

Rose talks about growing up in Benton during the depression in the 1930's.

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Rose Savko talks about growing up in Benton during the 1930's.

On how her father came to southern Illinois from Italy:

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Rose Savko talks about how her family migrated from Italy to southern Illinois.

WSIU's Listening Project chronicles the history of our region by connecting people with place through their stories.  You can hear more stories from the WSIU Listening Project here.

Jeff Williams is the Associate Director for Radio and Station Manager for WSIU Radio. Jeff is a native of southern Illinois and has been in broadcasting for 30 years. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiuradio@wsiu.org
Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.


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