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Whiting, Indiana: Generational Memory, 1991-1993

Interviewee
Slack, Christopher; Slack, Esther April 7, 1992 

Call Number
91-163

Physical Description

61 pages; 2 tapes, 1 7/8 ips, 94 minutes; index

Interviewer
Berry, Chad

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

Christopher Slack, and his wife, Esther Slack, who was born in 1964, describe their lives and respective families in Whiting, Indiana. Mrs. Slack describes growing up as a Mexican American in Whiting, while Mr. Slack describes his own Slovak family history and his traditional perception of gender roles. Also discussed are the primary employers in Whiting, family values, and generational differences with regard to activities of youth. They comment on the changing demographics of the Whiting community, as well as the increase in local crime.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • Standard Oil Company
    • Place Names
    • East Chicago, Illinois
    • Subjects
    • alcohol
    • Catholicism
    • community life
    • education
    • ethnic diversity
    • family values
    • Fourth of July
    • gender roles
    • local airport
    • local crime
    • local politics
    • marijuana
    • Mexican-Americans