Bob woke up at 4:00 this morning. He was dressed in blue jeans, white long-sleeved t-shirt, in general, very clean. He also wore gloves but I don’t think he actually did anything that required them. He wore large glasses and a white cowboy hat. Bob’s been interviewed multiple times before,...
This paper explores the meaning of healthy eating in Lakeview, Oregon. It focuses on what community members think about the food available in the community primarily through restaurants and grocery stores. Themes discussed in this paper include the quality of produce, the lack of variety in restaurants, and the isolation...
This paper focuses on Mexican and Caucasian migration to Lakeview, Oregon. It looks at why people choose to do so and the challenges they face in their new community. Special attention is paid to grocery shopping and gardening, as this research was conducted as part of a larger project on...
Powerpoint presentation includes findings of a summer 2007 anthropology class (Ethnographic Field School - ANTH 499/599) that did ethnographic field work on food and eating habits of residents of Lakeview, Oregon.
Donna Defoe is currently a cook at one of the schools in Lakeview. This inter-view was conducted in her living room. Behind her stood a TV that had a baseball game on, the whole thing was muted for my benefit.
Roger Linton is a newcomer to Lakeview. He and his wife, now live here with their two children. This interview was conducted on a picnic table in between his old house and a house that’s currently being built. In the background are chickens, birds, as well as several deer. Accompanying...
Bill Plumb has been working with his wife to run this restaurant for 23 years. This interview was conducted in the restaurant after all the customers have gone.
Mon wore a dark pair of jeans and a light yellow and pink shirt with decorations of flowers. Her nails are well cared for. Her hair was short and curly; they hide almost all of her ears. She puts on her rectangular glasses from time to time, mostly to read...
Bill Albertson is the son of Leo and Anna Mae Albertson, who live just down the road from him. He is currently married to Carla Albertson and they have three daughters together. This interview was conducted on Bill’s front porch.