Craig Armstead

Author

Julie M. Luker, Concordia University, St. PaulFollow

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Interviewee

Craig Armstead

Interviewer

Julie Luker

Transcriber

Charles Schultz

Generation

Baby Boom Generation (1946-1964)

Neighborhood

Multiple Saint Paul

Document Type

Oral History

Date of Interview

1-17-2022

Keywords

Multiple, Summit Hill, Highland Park, Saint Paul, 1959

Disciplines

Oral History | Psychology

Abstract

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Craig Armstead is a white male born on February 11, 1959. He has four siblings. His father was an entrepreneur, and his mother was originally a stay-at-home parent, but then later worked at a perfume company. He grew up Catholic. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Armstead starts by describing some of his close and extended family life, recalling some of his memories associated with them. He mentions how his father's job allowed him to open up a sandwich shop. He goes on to describe some of the family pets that they owned, as well as the income his family received to meet their basic needs. He briefly discusses his family's religious practices. Armstead talks about the neighborhood that he grew up in, recalling some memories about his neighbors and their families, and the neighborhood's safety. He mentions the value of loyalty and being a gentleman. Afterward, he touches on the activities that were done for leisure time - such as sports - as well as his schooling and his involvement with school activities, such as band. He continues by recalling some memories about school and the teachers that he likes, as well as how he left his school district to go to a military high school. He ends the interview by describing the local issues affecting the neighborhood, such as Watergate, Nixon, and the Vietnam War.

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., "Craig Armstead" (2022). Saint Paul and Surrounding Area. 7.
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/tc-ohp_interviews_stp/7