SEGMENT: CHILDHOOD WORK, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, & RELIGION

Michael Johnson>ISM Interviews A-L>ISM Interviews A-L, Segment 24

SEGMENT: CHILDHOOD WORK, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, & RELIGION,

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CHILDHOOD WORK
Children did yard work like mowing, snow-shoveling. Father had system of rewards based on difficulty of work and hours. Had adding machine and figured hours ($.35 - .50/hour rate) allowance. Michael liked the mechanical jobs. Spent his money on fishing equipment, camping, radios.
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Attended private school with relatives and family groups.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
RELIGION
As a child, went to Catholic church, catechism classes, was important but not social.