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Whiting, Indiana: Generational Memory, 1991-1993

Interviewee
Hiduke, Carolyn; Hiduke, Andrew March 3, 1992 

Call Number
91-154

Physical Description

60 pages; 2 tapes, 1 7/8 ips, 106 minutes; index

Interviewer
Bodnar, John

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

Carolyn and Andrew Hiduke speak of their respective youths and families in Whiting, Indiana, the family values with which they were reared and which they later adopted, and employment in Whiting. The Hidukes discuss the grocery store they owned, Mr. Hiduke's career as a probation officer in the juvenile courts, and their move to Arizona for retirement. In addition, they comment on their opinion that society is breaking down and that American culture has become increasingly materialistic.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • St. John's Elementary School
    • Union Tank Car Company
    • Occupation Names
    • probation officer
    • Personal Names
    • Cunningham, Wayne
    • Truman, Harry S.
    • Place Names
    • Arizona
    • Hessville, Indiana
    • Subjects
    • 1929 stock market crash
    • child discipline
    • community life
    • juvenile court
    • materialism
    • Vietnam War
    • World War II