Pamela Ehrlich

Author

Julie M. Luker, Concordia University, St. PaulFollow

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Interviewee

Pamela Ehrlich

Interviewer

Cole Steinberg

Transcriber

Cole Steinberg

Generation

Baby Boom Generation (1946-1964)

Neighborhood

East Side

Document Type

Oral History

Date of Interview

5-26-2022

Keywords

East Side, Saint Paul, 1949

Disciplines

Oral History | Psychology

Abstract

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Pamela Ehrlich is a Caucasian female born on December 29, 1949. She had eight siblings. Her father worked at a factory. Her mother was a stay-at-home mom. She is not religious. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Ehrlich describes what it was like living in such a big household. She tells of her time in Catholic school. She describes her neighborhood, the freedom to roam around, and playing games like hide and seek, baseball, and “Green Light, Red Light” with other kids in the neighborhood. Ehrlich reflects on how her family instilled a strong work ethic in her. She finds it interesting how children from large families can turn out differently. She reminisces about their childhood, filled with playing outside, spending time with friends, and summer drive with her dad. Ehrlich looks back at her time in school recalling memorizing catechism, extracurricular activities, and stories of punishments by teachers. Lastly, Ehrlich recalls memories from their childhood regarding topics such as World War Two and the Nazis, racial tensions between neighbors, Kennedy's assassination, and awareness of politics and welfare.

Copyright

All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced without the written permission of Concordia University Library or Julie Luker, Department of Psychology, Concordia University, St. Paul.

Recommended Citation

Luker, Julie M., "Pamela Ehrlich" (2022). Saint Paul and Surrounding Area. 11.
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/11