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Oral History Interviews Category: Intergenerational ProgramTitleOral History Interviews DescriptionStudent volunteers from Gettysburg College conducted and audio taped oral histories with members of the Upper Adams Senior Center. Target Audience
OrganizationsUpper Adams Senior Center and the Gettysburg College Center for Public Service Budgetsmall cost for refreshments ImpactThe students were very impressed with the changes over time the seniors have experienced particularly in terms of historic and scientific/technological developments and differences in money earned in jobs and the cost of living. Also most of the seniors have experienced losses of children, spouse or other family which most college students have not had to deal with yet. The Seniors were very impressed with the interest level and politeness of the students. They all became acquainted very quickly and there was no problem filling the time with conversation. ProblemsSome of the seniors were worried that they hadn't gone to college themselves and wouldn't be smart enough to answer the students' questions. Once they started that fear disappeared immediately. Contact NameUpper Adams Senior Center Contact Phone(717) 677-6951 Contact AddressCentenary United Methodist Church P.O. Box 473 99 N. Main Street Biglerville, PA 17307 Contact E-Mail
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