Second oral history interview with Joseph Vibert, recorded October 2, 2003, by Jean Klein. In this interview, Joe Vibert discusses memories of his childhood, including the preparation of Main Street for a trolley, the paving of Main Street and other area roads, the creation of Route 5, the impact of various floods, and the changing farming community in the meadow abutting and in town. Towards the end of the interview, Joe and Jean look over a number of family photos.
Orgnaizational or Biographical History
Joseph Watson Vibert, Jr. was born August 1, 1927, the son of Edith Miller Vibert and J. Watson Vibert. He was a lifelong resident of South Windsor, CT. During his career he worked as a dairy farmer, in the military as a tank operator, and later at Pratt & Whitney and Gerber Scientific. He was married to Angela Rinaldi Vibert and was the father of a son and two daughters. Vibert died on March 10, 2008.
