Ep. 30 Alberta Kimball | Librarian Learns

In this video, Librarian Michael McArthur learns about one of the most influential women in Oshkosh's history, Alberta Kimball.
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[@RobRichardson-z3j]

In the 60's a friend of mine was the son of an executive at the Kimball company. I was asked to join my friend one Saturday to play with toys while photos were taken that would be used in the next Miles Kimball catalog. I was a pre-teen at the time but still aware of the situation and expected to be photographed by some un-named photographer. Much to my surprise when I walked into the photo studio the photographer was Alberta Kimball herself. I remember I thought it was a pretty good day when I got paid to play with some new toys that would be in the upcoming catalog.

[@OshkoshPublicLibrary1]

This is such a great story! Thank you for sharing your memory.

[@BradBinder-w7v]

Thanks for the video and information. Interesting to note she was born on December 8th and her husband passed way on December 9th.