Growing up in the cities : oral history transcripts of tape-recorded interviews conducted in 1977-1979 by Professor Frederick M. Wirt, 1977-1979.

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Growing up in the cities : oral history transcripts of tape-recorded interviews conducted in 1977-1979 by Professor Frederick M. Wirt, 1977-1979.

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Interviews with three generations of San Franciscans, with a variety of ethnic backgrounds and status, about their urban experiences prior to the age of 25. Conducted by Prof. Frederick M. Wirt. Subjects covered: religious training, schooling, political learning, ethnic awareness, leisure activities, job training, career aspirations, the 1906 earthquake and fire, attitudes towards World Wars I and II and the Vietnam War, comparisons of life in the city, major political events impinging on their lives, etc.

Transcript : 25 folders in 1 box + related material.

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