The Wilsons Arrive in America
The Wilsons Arrive In America
Every family has a story. The tale of the Wilson family begins in19th century Europe and continues when they immigrated to America to start a new life.
Featuring: Chuck Wilson, Ernie Wilson, Morry Wilson, Audrey Wilson
The Depression
The Depression
In 1930, Sam Wilson passed away, leaving behind a wife and two young sons. They lost almost everything and day-to- day life was difficult. But Minnie was an optimist and inspired her sons with the belief that if you work hard, things would one day be different.
Featuring: Chuck Wilson, Ernie Wilson, Betty Wilson, Morry Wilson
WWII
WWII
In 1941, the United States joined the war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In 1942, Ernie enlisted in the Air Force and became a flight instructor. In 1944, Chuck was drafted into the Army and put into Intelligence and Reconnaissance, into the 70th Infantry Division.
Featuring: Chuck Wilson, Ernie Wilson, Betty Wilson
The Wilsons Path in Business
The American Dream: The Wilsons Path
In Business
After Chuck was honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to Los Angles and joined Ernie on his new enterprise, Ernest Paper Company.
Featuring: Chuck Wilson, Ernie Wilson
Chuck and Betty
Chuck and Betty
Betty talks about her parents and her childhood. She and Chuck reminisce about dating, their wedding and their life together.
Featuring: Chuck Wilson, Betty Wilson, Inez Wilson
Chuck and Betty
Chuck and Betty
Betty talks about her parents and her childhood. She and Chuck reminisce about dating, their wedding and their life together.
Featuring: Chuck Wilson, Betty Wilson, Inez Wilson
Betty's Letters
Abe Friend's 100th Birthday -
September 9, 1993
Betty describes the party, its honoree and the wisdom that comes with age.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Estate Sale -
October 15, 1993
Betty relates an estate sale to her mother’s love of beautiful things.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
A Different Time -
October 23, 1993
Betty muses over driving and relates it to how society has changed over time. She remembers her childhood and Tim and Minda’s childhood.
Matthew's Birth -
August 15, 1994
Betty describes the birth and what it means to be a grandparent.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Betty's Health Scare -
February 18, 1997
Betty remembers an illness and the diagnostic tests she underwent. While waiting for the results, she thinks about her time with family.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Betty's Choking Scare-
May 3, 1998
Betty recalls a dinner in Westwood where she chokes and is saved by waitress, whom she thanks later in a letter.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Power Outage -
May 23, 1998
Betty experiences a blackout at the grocery store and muses about technology.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Ernest and Inez's 50th Wedding Anniversary - April 22, 1999
Betty fondly remembers her and Chuck's relationship with Ernie and Inez.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Prague Trip Part 1 -
August 2, 2000
Betty and Chuck visit a concentration camp and try to find records of her mother's family in Prague.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Prague Trip Part 2 -
August 8, 2000
Betty searches for the name Oëstricher in Karlovy Vary town record. She talks about the annexation and deportation of Jews.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Aging -
December 11, 2000
Betty laments about the deterioration of her golf game and how she is dealing with getting older.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
U.S. Politics -
March 5, 2001
Betty discusses Clinton, Gore and Bush to a pen pal in another country.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
The March In Washington -
April 24, 2004
Betty describes her experience at the March for Women’s lives.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Reagan's Funeral -
June 12, 2004
Betty details President Reagan's presidency and funeral.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
8MM Home Movies
Betty and Chuck’s Travels - America
Footage includes Chuck and Betty with friends poolside, Washington D.C, and other landscapes across the country.
Chuck and Betty's Travels- Abroad
PART I
Footage includes Chuck and Betty with friends in Italy and England.
Chuck and Betty's Travels- Abroad
PART II
Footage includes Chuck and Betty with friends in France, Mexico and Asia.
Baby Minda
Footage includes Minda coming home from the hospital through walking.
Baby Tim
Footage includes Tim coming home from the hospital through the toddler years.
Wilson Family Time
PART I
Footage includes Chuck and Betty’s extended family including Minnie, Helen and Ernie’s family. Includes Minda’s and Tim’s childhood birthday parties.
Wilson Family Time
PART II
Footage includes Chuck and Betty’s extended family including bat and bar mitzvahs and graduations.
Minda and Tim’s childhood
Footage includes trips to the zoo and beach, as well holidays and school plays.
Minda and Tim’s childhood
Footage includes holidays, school activities and baseball games.
Family Vacations
PART I
Footage includes a horse ranch, playing in the snow, the California coast, Yosemite and Giant Sequoias.
Family Vacations
PART II
Footage includes being in the pool, airplanes, Canada and Niagra Falls, 1967 World Fair, England, Washington D.C., Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon.
Celebrations
Morry & Audrey’s 50th
All Videos
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Mickey and Helen Siegel -
January 25, 1994
Betty talks about her paternal grandparents, father and his siblings in Barre, Vermont. She describes her parents' meeting and her childhood, along with many of his dad's tall tales.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Chuck and Betty's 42nd Wedding Anniversary - February 10, 1994
Betty describes meeting Chuck and reminisces about their wedding and life together.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Beverly Hills State of Education -
March 22, 1994
Betty laments on the state of math and English scores in Beverly Hills schools and the importance of education.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Betty's Campaign -
April 17, 1994
Betty talks about her campaign and Chuck's support. She discusses women staying at home versus working.