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Social History of Spencer, Indiana, 1974-1975


Interviewee
Wardlaw, John December 5, 1974 

Call Number
75-010

Physical Description

29 pages; 1 tape, 3 3/4 ips, 70 minutes; no index

Interviewer
Noland, Craig

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

John Wardlaw has lived in Spencer, Indiana for the past two years. He speaks of the advantages and disadvantages of small town life. He talks about the initial reluctance of the community to accept his family. He discusses the dynamics among Spencer's religious communities. He talks about the conservative nature of the school system and the steps that need to be taken to make it more progressive.

  • Keywords
    • Subjects
    • child discipline
    • community development
    • economic class differences
    • local politics
    • local religious communities
    • local scandal
    • religious beliefs
    • small town life
    • teaching methods