Green, Christine

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The interview provides good information about neighborhood life in Locust Point, especially about its conflicts with other South Baltimore neighborhoods. It also provides details about daily struggles during the Great Depression and about the neighborhood impact of World War II. There is also interesting information about married life during the 1930’s and 1940’s.

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The interview provides a good recollection of her ancestor’s life in Germany, of emigrating from Germany, and of the search for employment. There are details about her sense of her German-American identity, of the role of Catholic religion in her life, and of the work conditions for the packing houses (Odorless Excavating Association). It also provides a discussion of an outsider’s understanding of color caste discrimination among African Americans.

Abstract The narrator talks about growing up in South Baltimore as a Jewish person in terms of both acceptance and of discrimination. He talks about friendships with Gentiles and many other fond memories, especially of school. Block explains what it was like to operate a business within one’s community. He gives an account of some of the difficulties he faced as a Jewish merchant with non-Jewish customers. He also offers his opinion as to why Jewish residents left the area. This interview...

Abstract This interview provides information about coming of age (family values, dating, working teenager) during the Depression and daily life during the 1940’s, especially in terms of work, housing, and social activities (Jolly Pleasure Club). The narrator explains his contact with other ethnic groups (especially Irish-Americans and German-Americans). He provides a very frank discussion of his view of African Americas (terms used: “niggers,” “black people”). He also expresses his attitudes about...

Abstract The interview provides a highly detailed account of neighborhood life, including what it was like to live in a community primarily composed of one’s relatives. Burns provides recollections of her grandparents and her parents. In particular, she recalls her father helping other families build their homes off Curtis Bay. She goes on to describe typical chores for children, games played as a child (Home Sheep Run, Hopscotch), neighborhood block parties, and early dating experiences. The...

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Her interview provides details about Catholic schooling, men and women working together especially (National Enameling & Stamping Co.), working conditions, child labor, marriage, the Great depression, mental depression, and childlessness.

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This interview provides many details about job opportunities in many industries from the 1930’s – 1950’s. The narrator explains employee and management relations, workers and foreman relations, and the impact of women working in the shipyard. There is also some discussion of the racial tension between blacks and whites in South Baltimore.

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This interview is a very personal account of family, social, and religious life. He provides many details, such as street names and social gatherings (Hippodrome, Holy Name Society). He also provides many details about how his life changed after he married.