Hawes, Susan

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Mr. Arnold provides detail about life in Hamden, and talks a lot about the changes he has seen the neighborhood undergo over the years. He discusses how the disappearance of the movie houses effected small business in the area, forcing many people to leave, and former closeness of the community.

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Bauer discusses both her mother’s and her own experience working at Hooper’s Mill, including working conditions and the union presence. She also describes the differences between working at Hooper’s Mill and Eastern Aircraft. Bauers discusses changes in the neighborhood over the years.

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Important historical events include a ‘locust year’, prohibition in Baltimore, and celebration of Armistice Day. Bowers describes the historical set-up of streets and homes and how urbanization has changed the landscape, including descriptions of old parks and what they have become. Other interview topics include wedding and funeral ceremonies. The tape index included only covers the first tape of three.

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Interview topics include the mill’s impact on neighborhood social activities, her school experience, the impact of the religious community on Hampden, and how the community has changed over the years. She also describes the Depression and World War Two, including the migration of southerners during the war.

Abstract Burke’s grandfather and father both owned and ran stores in Hampden; he discusses the products available in these stores and there place in the Hampden social scene. Burke describes his father’s involvement in WWII and describes this era from a teenager’s point of view. Burke describes the political environment of Hampden over the years, including local associations, church groups, landlord and tenant relations, and the influence of minority groups in Hampden on Hampden’s political power...

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Interview topics include politics, racial discrimination and the KKK, and social stratification in Hampden. Butler was involved with Hampden politics and he talks about his relationship with Jack Pollock. Butler discusses his employment positions, extracurricular activities such as football, the changing attitudes of teenagers, and his attachment to the Hampden community.

Abstract Cavacos describes her parent’s and grandparent’s lives, both in Greece and the United States in some detail. She also discusses her arrival in Hampden and how the community treated her and her family. She discusses her work in a general store and how she produced candles and chocolate. She describes Greek holidays, her interactions with the local Jewish community and other business owners, and the treatment of African Americans in the community. She discusses her involvement in the Greek...

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The Chelf interview provides information on neighborhood life in Hampden, and Mrs. Chelfs’ family life.

Abstract Daiker discusses her experience at Mt. Vernon Methodist Church as a child and her interactions with Arch. Ford. Daiker describes the socio-economic divisions among Hampden families, and she includes geographical markers in her description. Daiker describes growing up in Hampden and the social activities of the children and teenagers; she is candid about sex and how the subject was handled by teenagers and parents. She is also candid about presence of the KKK in the neighborhood and she...

Abstract Deitrich discusses her family history and the lifestyle of her family when she was growing up, including the descriptions of her house, the living conditions, and her mother’s responsibilities such as cleaning, canning, and sewing. She describes her own experience in school as a child as well as her experience as a teacher; she quit teaching when she married. She talks about local social and historical activities, as well as social activities at the local churches in Hampden. She...