Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
12-9-2002
Interview Number
MOH 382
Abstract
Joan Smith (pronounced Jo-Ann) was born in Camden, Maine. Her family has lived in the Camden area since before the American Revolution. After Smith married her husband Owen, they moved to Washington, D.C. for eight years, until Owen’s death. The Smiths lived in the Chevy Chase area of D.C. and lived right across the street from Harry McPherson. Joan eventually moved back to Maine to raise her seven children. She and her husband were active Democrats.
Use Restrictions
Copyright Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.
Recommended Citation
L'Hommedieu, Andrea, "Smith, Joan oral history interview" (2002). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 366.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/366
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: personal and family background; moving to Washington D.C.; C. Owen Smith; Owen’s involvement with Ed Muskie; meeting Owen; living near the McPhersons in Washington; Democrats in Maine; and Camden, Maine community and history.