Robert Anthony Roy

Author

Julie M. Luker, Concordia University, St. PaulFollow

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Interviewee

Robert Anthony Roy

Interviewer

Cole Steinberg

Transcriber

Landmark Associates

Generation

Baby Boom Generation (1946-1964)

Neighborhood

Falcon Heights

Document Type

Oral History

Date of Interview

6-24-2022

Keywords

Falcon Heights, Saint Paul, 1948

Disciplines

Oral History | Psychology

Abstract

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Robert Anthony Roy is an Italian American born on June 22nd, 1948. He grew up living with his parents, grandparents, two sisters, and a brother in Falcon Heights. Roy’s dad was involved in sales. His mother was a stay-at-home-mom. Roy is Catholic. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Roy talks about growing up in a tight-knit Italian-American family in the Twin Cities. Roy describes the family's traditions, including Sunday feasts and attending Catholic school, as well as the family structure with a stay-at-home mom and grandparents living in the same house. Roy tells of his strict Catholic upbringing. He still identifies as Catholic and raised his boys Catholic. Roy describes his childhood growing up in Falcon Heights, describing the free reign kids had and various activities done with that free time. Roy reflects on the sense of community felt by his neighbors and the respect for elders held by children. Lastly, Roy describes his childhood as largely apolitical, although his family did support Kennedy, and shares how he shook hands with John and Jackie Kennedy.

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., "Robert Anthony Roy" (2022). Saint Paul and Surrounding Area. 17.
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/17