A Druggist’s Life: Interview with William Cumming, 1972

William Henry Cumming (1892-1992), pharmacist of Houlton, Maine, talks about his career and travels. What a priceless recording! Amazing that it is online! Here is the link to listen to the interview with William Cumming.

William also talks about a trip he took to climb Mount Katahdin with his brother and cousin in 1924. In another part of his interview, he discusses his fascination with keeping weather statistics for a number of years.

William was the grandson of Thomas and Mary (Jack) Cumming of Kintore, New Brunswick and son of Alexander and Maud Mary (Jordan) Cumming of Houlton, Maine. He married Margaret Martin and had three children.

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