Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
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Publication Date
6-24-1985
Interview Number
MOH 007
Abstract
Frank Anastasio was born in Rumford, Maine on October 4, 1913. He was the son of Sicilian immigrants. He grew up in the Rumford area and went to school with Ed Muskie. Frank was the oldest boy in the family and his father died when he was young. He began working at the age of 9 to support the family, and later married Diana and became a barber.
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
Ross, Jim, "Anastasio, Frank and Diana oral history interview" (1985). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 7.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/7
Second part of interview
MOH_007_02_A.mp3 (10395 kB)
Third part of interview
MOH_007_Transcript.pdf (179 kB)
Transcript
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: family background; Frank’s childhood; going to work at age 9 for the family; school with Ed Muskie as friend; Ed Muskie’s characteristics, personality, and style; Muskie family characteristics and personalities; Ed Muskie’s likes; Ed Muskie in high school; Ed Muskie on the debating team; Ed Muskie’s education; times shared with Ed Muskie; and memories of Ed Muskie.