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AUTHOR -Sharp, Ann; And Others TITLE A Study of the Effectiveness of the Booklet Entitled' "Family Tours of Michiana.* PUB DATE , Nov74 , NOTE 145p.;Simile pages of the appendixes may reproduce poorly . & . :.. 1
EDRS PRICE. MF-$0.76 HC-$6.97PLUS POSTAGE, fl DESCRIPTORS *Community Resources; *Cultural Awareness; .*Cultnral, Education; Cultural Environment; CUltural Opportunities; Educational Research; Information Sources; *Information Utilization; Local History; State Surveys; *Use Studies
IDENTIFIERS Indi %na; Michigan ,
0 ABSTRACT .$ This study assesses the effectiveness of a book .which designates places of interest in Michigan and ,Indiana. Developed by students at the University of Indiana, the book increases the local cultural awareness of both adults and children in the two state area. A questionnaire was sent to 336 families to determine the number of familiet iho had used the booklet as a guide for family tours, the number of site they visited, and an evaluation, of each` one. The results indicate, that. the majority of respondents .who had received the book used it as a source of information. Length of residence in the area has a ppsitive influence on the number of sites visited. In ,,general the book'i a valuable tool to introduce places of interest to those who had'p i: eviously been unaware them: Included in the appendix are' the qstionnaire, summary of comments, percentage tables, 1,etters of respondents, and a copy of the "Family Tours of * f Michiana" booklet. (Atithpr/DE) -
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A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESB.OF
THE BOOKLET ENTITLED
FAMILY TOURS OF MICHIANA N't
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Graduate Students
Ann Sharp
) Sarah Bhaw'
IlalMarie Lee O
Robert WiIkeson,' -'
Steve Van Bruaene
Patricia A. Hooton u
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01a141e's R. DuVi
Indiana Universityat South'Ben
Novem er, 1974 TABLE OF CONTENTS..
PAGE ° INTRODUCTION 1
0, CHAPTER
\e" I. THE DESIGN CAF F-THE STUDY AiND STATEMENT OF ° THE PROBLEM s 3
;, The Design of the Study i... 3 The Problem 4 . A ,
UnderlAng assumptions 1 4
fi SpeCifio4problems 5 1
Importance of the Study.. 6 Definitions of Terms U'ed 7
Limitations of'the Study' 8
P Instrumentation 8
Methodology. ..«.e 10 , . . . v- . Identification of the materials and,the °ppopulation lq Mai:lin the questionnaire 11
, .:4FOIlow-up technique . 11
,I.,I REV1i4FillISTORICAL, BACKGROUND 12
sing the Comm'unity as a)Resource'... 12
vReview of Free and. Inexpensive
Materials 18 .
Y Interviews of Maki a Memory and Family Tours of Michiana 21.
Questionnaires , 23. Summary "-- ..
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CHAPiER- ,PAGE f .0 .III. FINDINGS OF-TRE,STUDY, .?9
., Mail returns.,. 29. ,
Analysis. of 'Questions , 30
;IV. SUMMARY, FINDINGS. AND CONCLUSIONS 53,
SummarSr. 53 . 0 HistoricAl'Ilackground 53
Related Literature 53
Methodology 54
Findings° 54/ 4 ConclIzsions
Recommendationg for Further Study.. . 55
BIBLIOGRAPHY 8 5?
APENDIXES 60
APPENDIX A Covering LettersAirad,Questionnsire, '60
APPENDIX B Summary-of Commehts 67
APPENDIX C Additional Tables 86
APPENDIX D Percentage of Responses 91 .+
APPENDIX E .Letter to Respkndents.:i- 112
8 APPENDIX F Family Tours of Michiana Booklet .116' O
LIST 'OP TABLES ,
TABLE PAGE , . ,\ 1. Number and Per Cent 'of Response of Questlonnal.re trom each'Group 29
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2. Number and Per Cent of Responses Indicating .
Number of Years Lived in the Nichiana Area 31 ' ,' 3. -Nu mper and Per Cent of Responses Indicating .Size
of Family . 3:'2, , ., 4._ Number and per Cent of Responses Indicating
Hobbies and Interests. .,-. 33
. , - 5. Number of Responses Breaking Down the Category "Others",in Table 4 :.4 8'7
6. Number_ and Per Eent of Responses Indidating or not Television wasWato4ed Together as a Family 5
7: Number and Per Cent'of Responses Number of Hours of TelevisionWatched per Day 36
8. Number and Per ,Cent o ResPonseOhdicating Typeb of Activities Enjoyed by the Entire. Family... 37
9. Number of Responses Breaking Down the Category '"Others" in Table & Page,
.4* 10. Number and Per qpnt ofResponges,IndIcating-HoW, Families Spend *Vacations.
11. Number and Per Cent f'Responses T eating Locations Visited (on Vacation's * 1972 and 197 40 12.- Number of Responses Indicating Locations Visited DuringVacations.of and 1973....
13, Number and Per Cent o#/Responses Indicating Whether or not Famllies Visited Places of Interest in the M/ichiana Area
14. Number and Alr Cent-of Resnees'Indipating how:, Th6se Fa lies who Visited the Michiana Area: LearnedLAbo4t ThosePlAes- 48
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15. Number an( Per Cent of 4sponpes of Group One Indicating Sites V/sited, a R4ing ot the 'Sites, and if Sites Would be Revisited 92
16. Number) and Per Cent af.Responsoes of Grbup Two Indicating Sites Visited, a Rating 'of,the O Sites, and if SiteWould be Revisited 97
17. Number and Per Cent of ResponOes of Group Three Indicating Site Visited, 'a Rating of the Sites, and ifSitesWould be Revisited 102
--18. Nuiiber and.Per Cen of Responses of all Three ;. Crroups Indicati g Site Visited,a Rating of thb Sites,. and f SitesWould be Revisited.8. 107
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14, 1 INTRODUCTION
Never before in the tistory of the United States has
1f interest in visiting historic pIces of interest been higher
Nor has there evel-been a period in., tP than it is today. history before when families could. travel as easily as they
donOw.Along with this the result of research has shown
that ",children who come tosOGol withan appreci4ativi of r their_cultural heritage and a sense of belonging to their
own family haveai*tter chAce of achievitng,scholastic suc-
cess ". (DuVall, 1973,1*.With these,:ideari'in mind, a group of graltute students.in'1972, under the guidance of Charles
R. DuVall, Ph. D. and Donald TruexAvelopea MakingA Memory,
a paper designating places ofinterest in the Michiana area.
1 As members Of4hecommunity showed an increasing ,interest
in,isiting these various places, a secon ,graduate class Under the direction of Dr. DuVall expandedMaking AMemory,
which was subsequently printed in 1972 as FamilyTours of
Michiana. These booklets were distributed by The Natjon
and .Trust CO. anc IUSB. lj Bank ,v-ApproxAtelyone year after the booklet wasfirst ptint- et. - eacipterest was.:show in determining its effectiveness. This
papfr wag the result of'that'interes.t. The major purpose of this project was todetermine the
number of families who h4d used,thellgoklet as aguide for
family tours, the number o sites' theyvisited, and an asked for their' 4 tion of each one. The respondents were also
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. .. . - opinion of the booklet and suggestions ofany other sites that might be,included in another project of this type. 4 t. :TheLresults were tabulated and apper in tables in thisastudy
and can be foundsin Appendix C. The evaluative 'responses and .. \ suggestions of othe.sitea can be found in Appendix B.
The graduate classes that developed Family Tours of
Michiana and the class that conducted the research worked
toward a common goal--that of providing information 'that
would get families in the.Michfana area in contact with their
cultural heritage and.provide,meaningful family experiences.
R t' ,Educators realize the impo-rtance of first. hand experiences,
. "that curricula are most effective when closely related to the
community they,servel and that boys and girls learn best when
deating with direct; concrete experiences." This adds further
sup ort to the Chinese Eldagei "We hear and We forg .we see °
ancl we remember, we do and we understand."'
to 4 ' Collings,Filler R., How To Utilize Common Resources, National A e 'Council for the Social Studies, How ToDo It Series .No. 13,
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CHAPTER I
THE DESIGN OF THE STUDY AND STATEMENT OFTHE PROBLEM
6 THE DESIGN OF THETUDY
,SiX graduates students were presented with theproblem,
of Ovaluating the pamphlet, Family Tours ofMichiana, edited
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0 by Charles R. "DuVall, Ph.D. In writing the paper the steps were to,define .the problem
and to do research on other pamphlets ofthis type and related
articles. The historical background of theresearch was divided , intp four.areass (1) using communities asra resource,(2) the
, value offree. and inexpensivematerials, (3) the,coMpilation. e,
ti of Making A Memory andFamilyTours of Michiana, and(4) com- . pilingcen instrument-for'questioning. This included reviews
, , . ERIC; related research papers,: of books, abstracts, magazines, . , 6 . ,. / , and interviews. 'Sincethe..booklet'wasyresented tothe public fi the as a free Im.mphlet,1.$ was thought necessary to. research
1 . value of free and inexpensivematerials" It.was also felt
'Important that the interviews involve peopleassobiated with , . . 0 Eastman of theAkational Bank and 'the project such as Arthur 1 . 4 - . T41pt Co. of Sou Bend, Dr. Du\alI ofIndiana:University,. r j Smith Bend, and graduate stmients whocompilectMaking_A Memory . 1 7 r and Family Tours dfMichiana: The key,to the whole project . -. -,:,,
- S was constructing andevaluating aneffeCtive'instrument to V"' determine the success of thepamphlet., Because of this,time fe was spent researching waysof constructing questionnaires.
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The next- step,was writing the questionnaire and accompanying
cover letter (See Appends It was felt that the cover , letter and follow-up letter should be *qtten in such a ways
that the public would want to respond. Decisions had:to be:
4 made as to what would go into the questionnaire such as, back- ground information about the respondents and how their free
time end. vacations mere spent; Since it-was impossible to
include all 'of the places listed in the Family Tours of Michilana
f booklet a sampling had to be chosen. It was also decided that open-enpdApestions should be included to enable recipients
to express their opinions. The questionnaire was then key-
. . numbered and -nailed to three groups, (q) the requestlist from
Making N Memory, (2) the peoplewho requested it from The , , , - \ Newcomers list. This . National Bank and Trust'Co., and (3) the
1 1 , . 4 by a re4ailing later to the non-respondents. was followed,'r a . A return of betei than 60 peroentwasreceived after thi
second mailing,. The process oftabulating the results of the
-- ,. qyestions was undertaken.' Graphs and charts were compiled and .:, i the results- Were examined. After this, conclusions and recom-
. menfttiono were made.-
THE PROBLEM
4P' Underlying assumptions. For purposes of thisstudy certain
'-assumptionsthaVe been made as being true,
1. That we were talking tofamiiies consisting of husband,
wife 'and one or more childrea4i
, 2. That these families livedin the Michiane area, and , A $ - .
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,;because of this, were Interested in the booklet, . f , I---"
3. That people did use Family Mull ofr-Michiana as a
, 1 means for furtherunder'Staridingtheir8community.
4 4. 4. That these people, when given this pamphleI, did
''' take their families and.made a pbjeotive judgment of both
the sites visited and thepamp6et,iiself.
.5.t That these Users did -communicate theirdeLsions * , as to each sites' value,.by use o'a.questidnnaire which most
expeditiotly collected .the datacecessaryfordetermiqirig -4. this guide'usefulness. c , Specific problems. 'the specific problems of this pro-
ject were to study personal,assessments made by thosepeople 74" using the pamphlet provided byDr.-DuVall,and TheNational
Bank and Trust Co. T.
These problems. were` - .1. An assessment of the'use made of the pamphlet by
those receiving the material.
.% 2. An assessment of frequency ofvisiation of each
site by tllose using the pamphlet as agulde.
3. Theeffeativeness of .the material contentofthe' 6 : pamphlet. +
4. The personal-assessmenisf.individual sites.
5. To assesE0the peed for similarliterature do this
topic; as well,asaAlditioriallistings of suested sites .by , those using the mater41._ 6. :T6 evaluate th4'educational value .to students who . visited the sites.
ImDortarice Of the study. Two graduate classes,.one in
_ a Community Resource Workshop and the other in Introductiori
to Research have spent a considerable amount/of time gather-,
ing and compiling information intoa booklet now called
Family tours of Michiana; BecaUse ofthe number, of requests
thawere made for this kind of information, wherr itWas no
more than mimeograph sheets of,paper, it was felt that. there
must be a .demand. So thA work began and the booklet was
written and printed, to be. distributedas a free piece of
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, Though the Michiana area ii rich in historicnd scenic
places of interest, many of these places are not visited be-
, theresidents are not aware of them. It was hoped
that bookl9t would,previde this information and fill
this yyta It was developed as an instrument of public ser-
vice, to be used. as a guide by families,'schoolsand 11 -- groups interested in Amploring their community. 9 . Of Since the booklet wasdistribUtedpublicly, it became
necessary to evaluate and discover if the underlying assumptions
were true.' There was a need to know if the public-was using
the pamphlet and what the various strengt)is and weaknesses
of the materials ware. It could go, "almost without saying,"
that these materials were being utilip by-the public and z
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therefore, Were having a direct effect on thatportion of*
,..): , . c . ft the public associated with-school curriculum. . .., . . _
, a It was assumed that most of the people.who utilized 4 alt th\bookletwere people with childrenof school age. Atten-
tion was btought.to a particular Cape of a child who was new 0 ,
. , to this area. This child was from another state and because
he felt out of place, did not adjust well to his new surround- , 'Ths inga. He was given the booklft and became ore familiar' with
, "Michiana". This,'accompahied with other, positive experiences,
'caused his attitude to change for the better.
DIEZINITIoN'OF.TERM
Tlosed:Form Questdris. _Responses made to a'set of pro- '77171answers. Tneinformation that is desired may be more easily counted, tabulated, and analyzed. '(Bests144)-
Field Trip. An activity Which provides People with the opportuhity to see things first hand. '(Dekeiffers27)
Free and Inexpensive Materials Material sOpplied by business firms and coTiolTaTi7in the fOrms of pamphlets, films, filmstrips, and-'field trips, to enrich, the child's- knowledge of his heritage and,community.
,Instrument. A blank, such as a question sire rating scale, etc., used by the research worker to record'in- forMation,.op.inions, or ratings from others. (Goods5lO)
Non-respondent. Any recipient!pfa.questionnaire who does not reply. (DuVall,s4)
Questionnaire.:A list of planned, ,written-, ,questi!ons related to a particular topic,with space.i)rovided for indicating the response to each questiOn, intended for .submission to a number:of persons for reply; commonly used in normative-survey studies and.in the meaburement, of attitudes and opinions. !(Goode435)
questions, Open -9n$. A semistructured.technique for probing associations connected witha specific-area; -'
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, a' sentence - completion test used :in clinical settings- 'atter a suggestive.start, the subject' is expected to, finish the sentence] for example, "Becadse suCcess..," "A thing to'ponder (Gbod4436)
O Respondent.; Any recipient of a questionnaireZ4 actually replies to the questibnna &re. (Good
O Structured,Interviews. A'term applied to interviews indicatingithat they are set up or handled sothat the variety of,responses which the Subject can make is litited. (Goods471)
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
One limiting factor which must be considered for any
. study which usea questionnaire is.that of non-response.
Although successful in obtaining 64 per cent response tc:, the
questionnaire,/the feelings of the remainingi 36 per cent wds
unknown. There is seemingly no way to discover whether these visits
were the direct result of the booklet; neither is thereany
. . - 0 . wafr of knowing whether these, siteshave,ll.ctuallybeen visited.
Also, no criteria7'was.used to evaluate the open-ended questions
submitted. In dealing with the pamphlet; the implication wasitade
that academic achievement may increase in proportion to site's . . . . visited. No effective evaluation can be made in thislimited study, Judgments made on educational stimulation of the child's mind is severely -j mited by the lack of-a buyable.criterian
for evaluating this abstract thought.
ry INSTRUMENTATIoN. Questions 1 and 2 were geared tojind out-a very general. ,
OA background of the f'T11,lies. They were used to put the respon- 1. 9
, 41., . ,dents al ease while fillingsout the remainder of.the.question- , . > naire.. They were also used later to interpret the data collected
4 from th& instrument.
Quesv-eions 3 6 were included to find out,how free time
was used by the families. Several areas of interest were listed
with a category-Hother" which' could be filled in by the respon- 4 dent for inclusion of personal preferences. It was hoped to
,find out how wide a variance- of interests would be.found among
those responds lg:
Since TV has become such a dominant force in contemporary
,society,_one question dealt with the roleof TV as a family
activity and approxirately how much time was spent in viewing' it.
Another questiob gavethe respondents the opportunity .to
list activities they enjoyed doing together.
Since vacations often show w-a correlation with, choice of k 4 free-time-activities,'lt was decided to gather information on
this asrea respondents were liiited to including specific or sites visited in 1972 and 1973. Question 7 was included so as to note how Apple gathered c thbir ideas on places to go. Specific interes%An the role
the booklet has played in'the families! choich of places .to
visit Was of'primary,imp-ortance-to the'research team.
Due to liMi4ed°:space a judgment as towAiCh place's ',should 4" "be includedJor.a crpss sampling of'siteshadto be made.
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. of thos1:0#ing the literature, and note if there is a need of I ts ° ! ..;., 4 1 4 . \ 1 . V iati' A i lustifipon for further printings, revisions of the' material , 1;4, , f 4';
Or lotaf abandonment of the same. .. . 4: ' I f. , - '-' .. .- e 7Aftegthe-findiAgs were examined conclusions,and recow- ,J ,- 1 . ITPJ riferratiOs were made.' ,.: -4., !'
0. . METHODOLOGY'
Identification of the material andthe 'population. Thee
AssocilteProfeisor of Education (Dr. Charles.11;. DuVall), Ind-
\ AanaUniversity.° outh Bendidentifiedthe materialto be ., e -1' booklet; FamilSr.Tours of -. ! 'analred, in tis'eAdyasbeirigthe , , 7'4'* .
Michiana. ` . `'''
. The professor,gave to the research team a stack of return
t, ,/' addresses saved frOli the original mailing list of people asking ' a A for the booklet from the South Bend Tribune. A second list of names was suppped through the. handouts giveby The National
Bank and Trust Co. 'A third list of names was uPplied by
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, . . .Dr. DuVall from a lecture given, onoommunity sites.to a New- comers.Club.
The three separate lists were compiled into -the -three
gro4lists used in this study. A total number of three hund- , red and seventy-tour families were sent the iluestiOnnaire,
. The complete fists were employed witholitt the'use ofreplacement
for°unadceptedchanges of,add'restes by the sample Of' s the total, eight were not accepted at the addrese'listed.
These eight will not be noted in our statistics; as they are
of little apparent significance.
Mailing the Questionnaire. A total, of 366 letters was
sent'and received by those using the booklet. Encloseditin the
. . , . envelopes maileefrom Indiana University on February 18, 1974,
was the material under ITudy. Each queStionnaire was coded
either 1000 to indicate the newspaper list, 2000 for the bank . . _
, , list,' or 3000 foy,the Newcomers list. Also enclosed with the .\J , instrument was a cover letter, a-return self-addressedenvelope,
= . and a tag for those wishing the tabulated results of the ques- - --- . _ tionnalTe'as it pertains'to,the-sites visited and ratings. of
a 8 e?Ch. site. (See Appendix A).
Follow-up technique. A folloW-up letter was-,send on March
4 8, 1974. This mailing was done in order to procure a favorable,
pei,centage of-return. Those mailed to, had not at the time of
- -Maillr.1,4.-returned,theresults asked for on February 18, 1974. 0 Each envelope was given -the -same materials included,r in the first
mailing. ,s 0
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of information gained from the review of literature oriquestion-,
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A . C APTER II
REVIEW OF HITORICAL BACKGROUND
The m'ateriil dealtwith .thisreviewwas concerned A 141' with using theComMUnity As a resource, thevalue of free:! "Making and.inexpensive materials,interviews on the paper the compiling' A Memory" and"Family Tourr of MichianO, and _ $ of anlinstrument forquestioning. ,. ..i., Using-the ComMunitvas'e'eesdurce.
Schools need to be keptclose to life and thecommuni- Many experts ties in whichtheyoperate (Collipgs:225) ``, tndieafe'hat outside school -have conducted."studies whiCh Children who come to activities, help childrenin soh)l.
7 eim. I and appreciationprtheir cultural heritage _ school with an better chance sense of belonging 'totheir Own family have a The aim of educa- of academic achievement. (pWa1111., l973 knowledge of a tion should not merelybe to increasethe desire for knowledge%\A person butrather-to increase his but playing and trip which includes notonly working together mote than mere know- living together,contributes a-great deal . Collings reporte'd in ledge to the subjectmatter. (Ruth:32)
the Journal-ofEducation Research,that: closely School curricula areMlbst effective when they.are Boys and girls related to thecommunities they serve. learn best when they aledealing with direct, concrete . Isolation from direbteXperiehce is a real v. ' 'experience. danger facing our schools.,In large shies,especially, increasingly takes ti4 placeof real talk about'things hiidrances to experience. This is-one of _the great effective- educationinrban-areas. .(C614ngss22,5)
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gether have more success in school. Withafew plans and
some preparation beforehand, parents can make familytours
a classroom experience;: superior to* any formal one.,. The
parents can become both teachers and pupils and have the joy
of both teaching and learning. (Pearges16)
The children of cours0, have picked up someinforma-gon
in sdrIern The parents, can help them make the connection 40 between what they see and what they already know. "Every
chile', says Jerome Bruner; Harvard psychologist, !'must have
an opportunity td benefit from what_he learns, not necessari-
ly to put.it to .use but tb'discover the. 'connectedness' of all
knowledge." The parent can help the child, develop chat AlfrecW!' North Whiteheadcalled'"an eye_for the ,whole chess-board", 'the ability to see how one idea fits with another. A parent
can help children understhnd theircommunity and the men and
women who built it. The impor:tant thing is that children
can be taught to find beauty in nature, in art, andin the
lives of Men and women. (PearceIl6) Also, they learn that thepresent 4s a product of the past and their geographical
features often determines the;.ocations of towns and the'style
. of. 111:e of.theirinhabitantS. :(DuValls1, 1973) By visiting
places in the cor;imunity.the 011d can:explore and study in a
firsthand way, hq is community came to be.
J . Sorie of therichest.instructional resources for the
school curriculum can be. found in the. local community.
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Howard J. Waters,reported in'the.N.E.A. Journal, that(Kis - . fourth grade students became so involved in a school Tikd
trip that they wanted to go back`4n Saturdays so they could
. spend more time., (Waters:44-45) Visiting Some of.dur local
heritage places in tfte community outside 'of school hours,,
gives the children a better chance to explore and iRestigate.
They also have the advantage of having.a better chance to ask
question and takemore time than coulTbe allowed on g school
field trip., Many times children tell their teachers after a
field trip,'I I could have stayed all .day! ", or "I4m going to a -visit the museum again some mornInOuring'vacation.". (Ryan99)
In Europe, travel has.long been regarded as,one of the
"best teachers", yet here in, the United 'State's it is only during;
the.present generation thatrips haVe become recognized as . I t
one of the finest means of enriching civic education.-
(Cfonholm:88) Socrates, although" he did not refer to the
techniqueas a field trip, took his students into the.country
where, they observed natufe. Such observations were used ',as
. i. the basis for'philosophical discussion. Pestalozzi,Froebel, . . 1 , and other creative teachers of the eighteenth century placed
renewed emphasis upon the activities of.chilen and stressed
the importance of ,the sense impressions 'gained through such
activity. (DeKeifairs27) Helliwell found that,tripsWki-e
significan'tly more effectiye than filmstrips: (Helliwel11129-3a)
Also John Dewey believed that history should not be taught
fof its own sake but for its functional value in helping the . 15
child to understandthe worid'in-Which he lives. Or this
,point lie A knowledge of the past and its'heritage is of great
' significance when it-enters.info the present, but ndt otherwise. The mistaii,eof makihg the records-and the remains of the, past the Main material of education is that it cuts the vital connection of presentand past, and tend-6..to4Make the past.a,rival of the presentand the present amore or lets-futile imitation of the past.
(Alilunas:52)' a .
Through'travel -there are experiences which offer' no,t . /- only effective but unizpe contributiohs to theattainment of..
educa7tional objeCtives, learning situat. s which are not and
canJot be included in theformal.classroom rilsen and
.Holtzers40) *!" One Could easilyhypothesize abo& the many kinds of
lear ing that -could occur from travel. Many,sourceesuch as,
Ayars, Michaelis, and Sorrentinoanepell, list educational
aims which trips satisfy. Some ofthese aims are tol.
1. En ichand eitend the school curricula.
. 2. !otiva ement clatsroom activities. . Develop the ability o families to pltn and work
together. 4N2. 4. -Satisfy such- urges as .tie miiratory instinct'.
5. "Createa betterundellitanding:betwe'en'ithe child and
his fellow man.
6. ,Develop a betterAmderstandingtpf thecommunity.
7.. Pradtice good,bitizenthiP.
8. Proyide,fqr acquisition,of accuratefirst hand infdr- , . . I. , ( . 0
., . ' mation.,
ISA 4, 9. Provide social training. 414
10. Develop a love of travel.
.0.11. Create interest and enthusiasm for knowledge.
. , 12. Forma connecting' link between school and community. ,12 13. IpprOve Ittitudes as ch1l4ren come face to face With
persons and objects encountered fin-'an excursion.
. . 14. bevelop growthJn skills.of obrrYing,recordin#,
questioning, and. interviewin#, ,2. 15. 'Sharpen critical thinking as children check data
gleaned from excursions, with materials presented
in texts and pamphlets;
X16.0' Provide meaning to learning and the inter-relatioff-
ships of subject' matter.
,17. Improve observation and perceptual skills.
18. Develop the individual's reippqnsibility, cooperation,
leadership, or social recognition.
19. Provide a channel for community-school relationships
by students, parents, or industry.
20. Provide an experience for discovery, inquiry or imves-
1 tigation.
21.Irrovidean ,opportunity for growth of attitudes.
22. Provide en opportunity to develop an interest, in a
) hobby or pastime activity.
23: Assist in developing an interest in a vocation.
, 24. 'ImprOve the retention of knOwledge.
, 25. Piovide the opportunity to learn the use of certain . techniquei. ,17
4 26. /.Provide physical excercise. k % 27. Give the opportuhity to gain an understanding ofand , appreciation for the contributions of othercitizens
: to'life in the community.-
28. Provide senspry perception whichcannot'btherWise
be experienced.
29. Arouse` interest in specific skills that wertp.performed
in the community.
30. Develop a sense of pride and satisfaction fromtheir
heritage. r)
31. Become more aware orthe community theylive 'in and
the reality of historical facts.
There is no hope of being able to.specify in advance what
every person will gainfrom a trip; (McDiarmid84) the responses
of,stpdents themselves reveal the extentof theirdev4oment
of insight. The following is a sample of studentscomment's "Never have I known how muchI have beenmissing." "Conservation is much more than just a good wordnow." -"Our 'vacation trips will have moremeaning.'" (---"I always thought the desert was just asandy waste 1 "Imaginel, All this imour cyty park's!" "Why, the beach is mot just sand dunes - it's,alivel" "Our classroom discussionmeans much more to me now that I have seen the real thing." (Ruths32)
It is important to-recognize that theadult citizen of. tomorrow is actually the child citizen of today plus whatever
growth he achieves isa reault ofhis experiences in home, school,
and community. The school which would contribute most ofthis development cannot be containedwtthin four walls. (Ayars and .,p DeBernardias114)
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The parents and the school'muht\work hand in hand making the : child's education mearilngful. One way of accomplishing this .. .. , . . end /s by acquainting the child with,his community and:cultural..
t heritage. .-
- . . Review of Free and InexpensiveMaterials..
$ An iftiportant%'r.espbfisibility of parents and teachers is
to give a'chikd'a batter understand', ing%of hOw tthy, eventsof , ir - . . -, i yest,erday'and today rel4testo him or how he relates to'the"
events of yesterday and today. OKinneyt3)'.0ne way of Tul-
filling this-obligation is through free and inexpensive
materials: At \ ilhat do wemean when we say free and inexpensive materials?
For many the meaning is no-i.e.lways the same. For one, it may
mean'a richer way of teaching the child about his community'
and environment. For another it may just be a lot of "junk"
to fill the uround file". .(3urks56) .For the purpose' f this . study it ispaterial.supplied by business firms and coMpar*s,
the forms of pamphlets, films, filmstrips, and field tips
to enrich' the child's knowledge of .his heritage and community.
In cureent materials, there are rich resources for carrying
out this respongibility.
In past years much of the commercially prepared free and
inexpensive Material was oquestionable value because of
offensive,advertising ancrbiased pre tations. Companies. have
s, , 00 _.-,.t.. _ ' .0
4 . '.."----.:. , A recogniied that if the material. is to meet the'neects.ofclass's- a , .
, .. -/ . s ).' room eachers,. the advertising aspects have io be.kept to'-a, 4 minim:m and the Tresbntation kOpfobjectiveand honest...... - ... J, / '(Jarolimeks127) Attitudes towards Tre,e a ndinexpensive materialEChave , \ changed greatly. The public felt1 forty years ago, that most - materials sent out by comp lies Are often motivated by eel*
1 4. interest. In 1932, a.booklet_entitIed 'PPropaaanda and Education"
w4s published by Columbia University. When Irv/Xi: Added:At
. 3 - sUbmittii his dissertatloh in 1,939, ,it was headed ,"AStUdy.:7o .
Nate,of:Elemetai-yifr Schobl,,Upe of Free Printed. Matter re- the.
. pared As Advertising Media".. By 1952, thet4rminology had 4: evolvet into,""The Use of InduStry Aids An Schbas", in astudy
- ,.by Lanore A. Netzee. The more favorable terminolce isonly'
. .; y oneofthe more obvious indicator-of this d'hanga in'attits
The bulk of the matlkial,availallle is'anotherl.indicator. '
(Burk:55) Thesiatull.of Tree and eriexpensive'lriaterialdwas latei explained _in a repot=t publishedbithe Joint Committee* ,-. on Cooperation ofBusiness and Industry of th'e NCS,S, in-1963.
0 They stated, ,
, Sponsored instructional materials and serYices.can p.fid- ' substantially to the variety, timeliness, and depthpfl,. . teaching. They can motivate, intereqr andserve as. a 'reservoir of information,. present-points of viewforfoe- ' fully and meaningfully and extend the 'range ofdixidt .... 1 ' experience' '( textboOk and other c,emmercia#y , Atfa supplement to the halW . - 'produced learning mate ials; sponsored resources certain adVantmes. They ,can be more up- to-date e and dramatize their supjects effectively. (JointsCOmlittee,2) tq. -0 !
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Many private organizations now offer units of study com- , pletely tailored to classroom use with a minimumof advertising.
(Cooney,33).
In twostudies involving all cities in sthe'United *tated0
of 100,000 or more population, it was determined that'over 90
percent of the school, districts permitted the use offree and
inexpensive materials and less_than 3 percent'specificany
prohibited theiruse. The principal, curriculum coordinator,
and the individual teacher shared in the responsibility for o determining the acceptability of these materials. (DuVa11,19728
21-33)
Over 97 percent ofthe teachers, interviewed for a study
by Donald D. Burk, used free materials and over 70 percent of- - these teachers had access to a file containing free materials. I Teachers agree that through the use of current materials stu-
dents become more interested, that they'learn and retain many
'-mcire thing's than,areAusually learned by traditional methods;
' And that,teaching,itself, while certainly no easier, becomes*,
highly rewarding and satisfying experience. (Burks57
, . , The use of"pamphlets in the classroom notsonly ,brings
. the class together- in enthusiastic pafticipation in classroom
projects, but also stimulated field.trips,,the-preparation of
displaye,. and the carrying out of classroom discussions about
their community into the homes of pupils. (X ineysl0)
----. Thisis, onemeans of the schoolbecomingMore closely integrated with the comunity.1 The home'aldo benefits. Parents 21
become alive to their children's new enthusiasmfor learning.
In some cases parents thoughtfully readcurrent materials brought home by their children and. with them, were' onthe way'. to becoming more intelligent and betterinformed citizens.
(kinneys18), Interviews of Making a Memor and Family Taurs of Michiana:
The development, of Family Tours, ofMichiana Can/be traced back to 1970 when the first formof.th4 booklet was compiled
VY1three graduate students, Reta Robertson, Marcia Abernathy,'' . ,. and Martha, Conrad, then enrolledin the Community Rpsource
Iprkshop.taught by Charles R.'DuVall andDonald-W. Truex.
.Their paper was entitled "Makihg A Memory". The group of
students"-, all of whom were teachersin the, Michiana area, .felt there was a.'.ned to exposechildren to local historical sites and information. They also wanted, to enlargethe ohAldren's experience. 'There had been ,vocabularies and their background...of . many requests from parents asto-where they could take`their
families, especially on weekends..The parents asked for
Suggestions/as to places, they'could visit-econpmically as a .
family. In.addition_these reasons, Martha Abernathy had a , , . % morepersonal interest,' her husband is a descendantof Mich - ,.-
'lane pioneers. c
The group'researched'the typesof,homes knd tours avail-
able and compiled a directdryfrom which parents could choose. r.
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"Making _A Memory" which evolved from this project was
passed out to members of the Community Besource class and
wasalqo used in conjunction with P.T.A. work. A letter from
Dr. DuVall to Action Line in response to a request from a
member of the community triggered the Making of the Family
Tours of Michiana booklet. In his letter, Dr. DuVaIr informed
them that interested persons could obtain a copy of "Faking
A Memory" by'sending money for postage to Indiana University X' 0
South Bend. Because of "the Action Line letter, Dr. DUVall,
and'Narcia'Conrad were invited to appear on Hofiemakers Time .
to give dIslide presentation. This was also picked up in the
Elkhart Truth.,As a result,_Indiand_University received Over
three hundiged requestsfor the paper. At this point, Dr. DuVall
thought information of this type in the form of, a booklet would
be of benefit to the community. He discussed this with Wplt
Collins, public relations administrator of and they
decided to contact Arthur Eastman, Director of the Marketing
Division of'the'National Bank and Trust' Company of South Bend.
The bank was interested in the project and agreed to fund it,
feeling that it was a good project of cooperation between
"town and gown".
Agroup of Eleven graduate stuhnts, enrolled in Introduc-
tion to Research in the fall semester of 1972, accepted the
challenge bf expanding the list 'of sites included in "Making'
A Memory." Each member o.f the group took Ei separate section
. of the Michiana area and gathered information about sites for a 23
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possible. inclusion in the booklet. Under the guidance of,.
Dr. DuVall, the material was edited and subsequentlyprinted
as. Family Tours of Michiana.' . .,
? Upon printing, the primary aim was to get aswide a _ ,44sseminationas possible. It was hoped that this would lead to afamily type activity where they could learn together more
? about their cultural!heritage and get better educated youngsters
in the schools. Several methods of imimoting the booklet were used, including an advertisement in the South Bend Tribune
sponsored by the bank, copies were placed in the branchiianks,
and copies were sentfeyieeof charge to all Who requested them. In addition; copies were sent to the directors of some of the
sites listed in the booklet.
Action Lineywas again contacted bya community member re-
questing a source of information about the Michianaarea. They
referred him to the book. As a result of Action Line response;
a list of names and addresses wasmade available to the public.. 4 Questionnaires. When involved in a research project it
soonbecame evident that one of the most_diffioult jobs was \ finding ways to gather data and evaluate theresults. In the
book Methods'of Research, it states that thequestitnnaire is
a major instrumentin gathering' data. According to the same A source, the questionnaireis most often used when there are
too many people to interviewperso411y. This was the case
faced in the project. -To
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Kephart and Bressler in their article' ±ncreasing the
Responses to Vail.Questionnaires:- A ResearchStudy"; said
that the"queltionnaire has come to be favored by mriy social scientists for reasons of expediency; cases can be procured
, . . 0 more quickly, more abundahtlye and morecheaply, than when
the personal iiiteiView is employed", (Kephart,123) It was
also pointed out that organizations such as the N.E.A.(National
. Education Association) haVe come to use the questionnaire
extensively in,gathering ,data for their research bulletin.
(Research:607) c After deciding use se the questionnaire the next problem
is the t of,the instrument. In Methods of'Research
there -is i-Ilet of nine recommendations tobeused as criteria
for coristructing:questibnnaireso (Methods$61-616)
1. Should be short enough "not to take too muchtime and interfere, with the job. `2. Should have enough interest and appeal toprovoke an answer. superficial ti 3., Should have depth, enough so as to avoid
replies. 1 4'. Should have a middle point between being too"sugges- tive" and being too "unstimulating". 5. Should elicit respon4es that are definite but not forced. 6. Should avoid beintoo personal. 7. Shoyld not make the individual respond positively.'l 8. Should not be "too'narrow, restrictive, orlimited in its scope or philosophy". 9. Should cause responses to be valid.
It is also impo`rtant that,,thepurpase of thequestion-
naire can'be easily read-andunderStood and most important
that the co-operatioriof the peoplereceiving the questionnaire
be encourage to respond. SMvthodso617-620) In the JoUrnal
a . the con- df Education Research,Nixon says in }his article that , sideration of the respon4ntis of utmost importance. ( Nixon: and 486..487) Also, in "IncreasingResponses.to Questionnaires of the indivi- Structured Interviews" Slocumstates that the role Should-be dual,' even though .he be ahard core non-respondent,
emphasized as to hisimportance. (Slocum:222) 0 Asking irrelevant questions orquestions that could be There are two kinds answered somewhereelse should be -avoided. of questions to be used,the "closed-form" andthe "open-end" used for defilite questions. (V.,/iebb:190) The "tlosed-form" &re to classification; where as the"open-end" qubstion is used restric- find out attitudes, reportdetails and events without of thepurpoSe of tions. (Webb:19D) It Was decided, because should be uded., How- this study thatboth forms of questions majority and only two ever,, the"closed-form" will be in the The br thrp.e of the"open-ended"'questions were used. .naites should be as short aspossible. A'r4s of thumb to enough'to follow i8 that "questionnairesshould be only long information".', (Leslie:347) allow collection ofall necessary the final copy After severalrevisions of the questions, The next Step was todetermine how the instrument 71. was printed. could be ex-. should 'be distributed sothat the maximum -return the respondent shouldhave a pecte40 As stated previously, of the feeling of importance andbelawareofthe seriousness (Waisaneds212) questionnaire whichencourages.his response. letters did littleto encourage It has'been foundthat "preview"
. 000,1ii rr 26 0' w responses, but cover letter sent with the quedtionnaire did
4orove of value. (Kepharts126) Becaufse of this, a co ver letter
was\fent with the questionnaire in t4s-stjdy. tIt was found_
that follow-ups, such as special delivery stamps or-stamped,
return,envelopes did provide effeCtive Inducements. (Kepharti124) Therefdre411 agreed that a self-addrOsed envelope should be
included's' In Kephart and Brbssler!s 'Study!, they tested sending
coins of varying sizes to tryto'encourage respondents.They s. found that cash inducements did not change the results and the'
chance of insulting the respOpdents was too great, as.well as' .,
, . . , k* , the cost factor; therefore, the usual methodswere the most
t effective. ,(Kepharts128-129)
----,. The personal touch was importanf: insurelreturns,ispch C
- k , ,---- I, 0. as the use' of a post-script whichlookf writfeni by hand or the :*:1 -.A- C
. personal signature of the sender. ,-(LOVinel.57.5) This idea was . , , li verified by Snelling who claimed that MakingthAe questionnaire
look as though it had been prepared by that person alone was
most affective.' _Because of thi;3 one signature-rathe*than a
group of signatures should :be wsed. Onelling129) The re- spondents wertasSured that all data would'be treated confi-
dentially, and a summary of results sent to thpse making a
request..
It was discovered a'post-card reminder to send in s -1 replies wasoE'no"valUe. ,(Ferrissa48). Ferriss went on to
state several successful methodstouse to encourage an. in
crease in the numberof respondents. It was found that most
responeis are mailed..batk to the .sender- on Thursday and -Friday, , i which would indicate tailing early in the week as-people tend .00033 I
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to clear their desks, for the wee end. (Ferriss1247) Prodding,`.,
in the -form of a second cover letter and another questi aire,
along with a deadline date seemed to stimulate responses.
In still another studyit'was found that the cooperation
of .a sizeable organization be enlisted aa test group.
(Leslies348) When this was done an additional obligation was
felt by thekres andent. It was also'important to have the
cooperation of a University, club, or fraternal organization
as it gave a legitimate use, of their letter-head stationary,
and therefore, a feeling of more-importance to the questionnaire.
(Leslies349)
Emphasis 'was put on the importance of telephone calls and
even personal visits to the respondents. (Waisanens211) When
a phone call preceeded the mailing'othe questionnaire, the
numbetof respondents did increase. ,Although this method could
only be, used ff all the people were local and the number to be
contactedwere not too great, but,Where feasible there were three reasons why it wadusefult
1. provided. personal contact. 2.: elicits a,personal promise to cooperate., 3. gives an opportunity to emphasize the brevity of ''the questionnaire and it Is easy to complete. (Waisanen2 212)
SUMMARY
This chapter 'has been devoted to a review of historical
background It was done in order'to provide background infor- -Zionand rationale for the study. 28
In general the research showed thattours were .beneficial'
. to all members of a family. These tours proirided a co-opera- tive family experience with growth felt notonly by the
children, but alsd by the adults.
One way 'of getting,inforMationabout tours into the
handsof parents is throughfree and inexpensive materials.
In reviewing this.literatilre, it wasfound that the-attitude
toward these materials' was favorableand that they were used.
According to the interviews of the peopledirectly in- Michiana", °: volved in "Making a Memory" and "Family Tours of . *e It I the:consensus was that theinformation was of value. -1 ,,,,.._'::'
encouraged family activiti(s andimproved knowledge of cultural
'heritage. A great deal of informationhas been written about the
composition and importance'- of.thequestionnaires.The majority
of the-artidles emphasized' thenecessity of:the responses.
_ . faking the respondents feel importantand6alize that their
answers were vital to theresults, was one of the most:effecttve
-ways of recenlng agood return.
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CHAPTER ,III 0 FINDINGS OF'THE STUDY
This chapter deals with an analysis of the materials a received frdm the return ok the questionnaire. A break-
down 9f each question will be presented accomidanied by tables
and appendix B, a recordofall comments-111E0e to thetwo 9 '
1 open-ended questions. 0
Vailreturns. Of the 366 questionnaires mailed, a'pleas-.
ing 64% were returned. The population Mlipling.of the 169
questionnaires sent to group:1 gave a,66%etUrn. Although
. . only 57 questionnaires were.dentto GrouP 3, the return approx- .. ) . imated 63%. The poorest response was fro ld Group 2 with a re-
. turn of 62%. For acompiete'analysts,refer to Table 1. //- ,
, TABLE 1. NUMBER AND PER CENT OF HiSPONSE OF QUESTIONNAIRE\ ' FROM EACH GROUP
. .
.
. Group f sent f,returned . % response
1 169 342 66
2 145. :ty: 90 62
3 52 33. 63 C
Totals 366 235 64 .4 30
Analysis of questions. Themake-UPof the questinnaire
Can be divided into sections---thefirst section is questions'
1 and 2 dealing with residency andfamily'size. The general information learned from these questions was four fold. First.
the qustions allowed therespondent to ease into'the study. Secondly, they gave a clue to the needs of the thr e groups.
examined. broup'l and 2 disclosedA need of different ypes
'of placed to visit, due to their years orresidency,and family
size, while Group 3 appeared tochoosesights that were les expendive, possibly due'to the number of membersin their
family. Third, the portion of rlfe spent in residencein 41. this area provided a clue asto the respondents general know-
. ledge of the Michiana area. It was the supposition that, those
with longer habitationhere wduld use th6 booklet as .a more
thorough guide of places of-interest,orantertainment. Last,-
it 'was also concluded that in the case of roup 3, there was
aneedforbecmingacquaintedwiththeirnewenvirement. 0 An interesting observatibn shouldbe noted in 'regard to , tha'residency of Groups .1 and as 70% and 76% respectively
have resided eleven. or moreyears in this area. No such com--
parison can be made for Group 3 becauseit should be realized ; as newcomers to thearea;that they have nothad,time.lo es- / tablish an eleven year residericy, asonly12% of the'Population.
hid in fact reached thatplateau; This does not, however, take into consideration those newcomers whomight have lived here
t.% ot 31 previously and.havelnow returned to area and can total
eleven years plus. ft Family size, though of small importancen the mind of 4 - the respondent, was of significance to the study. Similarity, can be seen in comparing number of 63% for Group 1, respond- ing as having 2 to 4 member families, and Group 2 with 65%.
Since family size does inhibit, in our time, those things available to do monetarily. it was imagined that those with smaller families would ,be able to visit,the more, distant and expensive listings, Again Group 3 was different as they dis- played arrnt% return ahowi2Ag from 3 to 6 members. As before, it might be assumed that Group 3 Would visit the greater variety of places on the basis of expense, due to their family size. For specifics and all percentages refeyo Tables 2 and
3- I,
TABLE 2. NUMBER AND PER CENT OF RESPONSES INDICATING NUMBER OF YEARS LIVED IN THE MICHIANA AREA
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Yea).! f f 0,` % f ,
0; 0 2 2 1'1 -33
12 -11 , 8 9 2.7 52,
' 10 , 9 7 . 8 1 3
85 76 63 70 -4i 12
5 4 L0 .11 0- 0
1I2 100 90 100 33 100
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TABLE 3. NUMBER AND PER CENT OF RESPONSES INDICATING SIZE OF FAMILY %..
.1 Group.1 Group 2 Group 3 No. In Family
% , f 2%
4 1 .) 4 ' 3 3 r 3 1--
33 29 28 29 2 6- .i.- .. ) N. 3 = 4 , 40 36 .31 34 '22 . 67
5 - 6 22 20 .17 19 7 . 21
7+ ..5 6 1 3_, "
4 8 9 0 0
Totals i112 100 90,, 100 33 :100
ene
, Although in our'previops chapters, questione-3 through
6 were-discussed together, it would seem more 'Q to point
out correlations and p'iscrepancies individually by question ,
1 for analysis. . 7% L , / . . cbiestion 3 was'used to'denote what the respondents hobbies
and interests are at the present. In lookiniat'this,question
Along with Table 4,, some general summation's can be ascertatned%
First, sightseeing ranks in high 'ordek with all three-groups,
rating first with group 2, second with group 1, andothird with A group 3. Second, Tablef4 shows that, gro4 3 is.more, of a
socializing group,.involved in activities and interests which
cause them to do tore fraternizing with others; probably outside
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RESPONSES INDICATINk 4 TABLE4. NUMBER AND PER CENTOF HOBBIES ANDINTERESTS
, "I Group 1 Group 2 Group3 Ho,bbY or Interest ( , f c;4 f %
\76 22 . 67 'Sightseeing 81 68 72 28 85 Reading 90 60 65 .63 70 19 58 le/1 Travel 78 70,, 24 19 58 Movies /38 34 22. 20, 63. Sewing 54 48 43', ,29 88 'Playing cards 35 31 27, 30 13 16 Golf 20, 18 1? 20 22, )8 24 Fishing 33 291 9 10 11 .33 'Tennis 12 11'4, 8 Camping 7 6 7 T. 5 15 Crafts 8 7 8 9 3 3," 6 6 18 4 : Bowling 5,
4 10- 4' 11 15 'Carderiing 4 4 12 Swimming 4 3 3 .15 21 Others* 58 52 40 44 '7
No Totals t Multiple responsesreceived
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the family,. Key points for this are the centages of those ' -interested in.sightseeing4 sewing, movies; travel; card play- , ing, and golf. These are all activities which can create new
friendships when done in classes or where others of said
interest's gather. Third,a stfiking variance can be seen
betweenthe4C1;pspercentage-wise,onCard playing. Note
that Groups 1 and 2 show moderate interest in this area of I. 31Wand 30% respectively, while Group 3 has an 88% response.
'The contrast in,perdentages here may be dueto the fact that
. . Group 3, Which is the newcomers; has, organi,zedcard groups for
their 'pedple to joii. Also the golf percentage may behigher .
due to the fact that the newcomers also haveorganized golf:
leagues. , , :0 Lash, it Was interesting to note the variation of interests 44 of the respondeuts. TableSwas included in the udy, ander
the category of others-to show these varieties.Groups and
2 seemed to have the greatestnumberkof interests. This may
'be due to their loner establishmentin the community whereas'
Group 3 had-not had(this opportunity.This Table can. be found
in Appendix C. 4
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In regards to question 4, and the watching of television,
an overwhelming number of those surveys tallied, showed a a definite response toward familytime4around the.se:t, as
can be seen in Table 6. There were 213',responees saying' .
they watched as a 'family while only 6 did not, Edith 16
,responding. The percentages were interesting to note due' o 0
- to the fact that they show Group 1 watching 93drc3UP 2,
844 and Group 3; 100%, thus showing that the.fadlies in
this study.do spen&'leisure time watching 'television.
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TABLE 6. NUMBER AND PER CENT OF RESPONSES NDICATING WHETHER OR NOT TELEVISION WAS WATCHED TO ER. AS A FOILY
-Group 1 Group 2 droup 3,.,,-,
. Watch.T.V. ' f a f f s /0 %
. Yes 104 93 76 84 33 100
No 1 1 5 6 0 0
N/R 7 6- 9 10 0 0
'TOtals , 112 100 90 100 33 100
Table 7 reveals that the greatest-bulk of television
"viewing time in all the group's was between 3 and 5 hours Per
day. The figures may be misleading however, becauie-of the
interprelation of the question. If -the respondent answered
itas viewing time together- as a,tamily, 3 - 5 hours would
Atilt cover the evening hours, but Ifthe question was answered as sl -an individual the viewing time could' changedepending'tupon-
S the respondents like or dislike for television. 56
( .TABLE 7.. NUMBER AND PER CENT OF RESPONSES INDICATING NUMBER OF HOURS OF TELEVISION WATCHED PER DAY
Hours Group 1 Gfoup 2 Group 3
f /0 f % f . %
. 0- 9 1 l 0 °° 0 9_, _. .8_ _ l ._ , 15 13 '3 9
f 2 3-1 24 ° 27 4 6. 18
3 - 5 42 38 39 43 20 61
'6 - 10 , 8 7 3* 3 3 .9
, .
'-11-1, 2 2 0 0 . , 0 , 0
' N/A 14 12 :15 17 1 3
Totals 112 100 Y 90 100 33 loo
. _ QtY6Stion 5 asked for a listihg of family likes and
activities. When examining Table 8, we find in the case of
. `r-k, ° all the groups that the majority of family activities are n outside the home.- Traveling and sports received the highest
percehtiges with all three group4. .Group Yseemed to be the
most energetic and family conscious group in relation to out--
dooractivitie. Most of their. Choices seemed to involve
participation in such thingd as sports and picnics. In making1
correlations with Table 4, listing the individual's choiceof vaT.M1 0 hobbies and interests, it was found that in both tables 9
travel and sightseeing rated high., When comparing Tables 4
and 8 fuisther, it seems' apparent t)p.tall- three groups seem-
ingly have fewer_activities which they enjoy together. 0004 37
TABLE.8. NUMBER AND PER CENT OA RESPONSES INDICATING TYPES OF ACTIVITIES ENJOYED BY THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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Activity Group 1 .' Group 2 Grbup 3, 0 /0 f %
Travel 32' 29 . 25 28 o 11 -.33'111.
( _ , 'Sports 23 21 22 .24 14. 42
Camping 21 19 14 16 1. 3
Picnics 13 12 11 12 8 24
Gardening. - 10' '9 5 6 314 -9
Visiting 9 8 13 3 .2 6
Sightseeing, 21 19. 17 19 8 24
.., Hiking 8 7 .10 11 3 9
Swimming 9 8 . 4 4 8 2
BicyCling . 11 10 6 7 6 18
Fishing 12 , 11 ' '8 9 0 0
Others * 83 746 A8 3 17 52
No Totals f Multiple responses received
* For complete list refer to Table 9 in AppendiZ C. 6
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Again it was interesting to note the variety of activi- ties thetamily enjoyed.doing together. Therefore Table 9 has been.included in Appendix C to show the breakdown of the category listed as others in the questionnaire. In this
table, a large contrast can be seen between Group 1, 2, and -
3, in that Group 1 has 83-total responses as listing other. interests while Group 2 hat 48, and Group 3 has only 17 listings of other activities.The variences may be due to the fact that Group 1 and 2 has had more time to become in- volved in various'activities.
Question 6 refers,,,to how the reeporidentsspent their vacations as a family.' Table 10 reveals that traveling was rated high in all -three groups.. Itas also indicgted from this question that Group 3 showed a higher percentage of vacat/on time spent visiting relatives: With the addition of Part 2 to-Question 6, ih reference to visits made by th groupvin 1972 and 1973, Table 11'show little travel ex- perience for Group 3 outside of the Midwestern states,. This correlation indicates that when traveling, much of this group's time, in fact, was apparently spent visiting faMilies.. This might be explained, by the group's recent' arrival in .the area.'
It would seem logical, therefore, that they would have ties in other areas and would bp'interested'in exploring .and visit- sa inE local sites.
. ' ch of the traveling-done by Group 1 in,thepast-IwO years -has= = been confined to three geographic areas in the
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TABLE '10.4NUly ER AND PER CENT OF RESPONSESINDICATINGHO FAMILIES SPEND VACATIONS
Vacation Group'1, 'GrOup 2 Group,3 Activity f 5
. . 8 24 At hOme e 1 31 28 22 24
Cottage 16 14 16 18 4 12
r.,----,_ Vacation Seperately 5 4 1 1 1 3
Visiting .. Relatives, 52 48 40 44 21 64 L CampinE 32 29 '20 22 6 18
Traveling 64 57 52 58 16 48
. 1 , 7 6 4 4 Other , 1 . 1 4 No Totals i Multiple responses received
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TABLE 11. NUMBEA'ANDPER CENT OF-RESPONSES INDICATINGLOCA- TIONS VISITED OR VACATIONS 11\1'1972 AND 1973 7 **
:11*- Location Group 1 'Group 2 Qpoup3 f' % f
New Enkland States 14 13 2 6
Northeastern States 19 17. 10 9 3 9
Southern States 74 -66 52 46 9 18.
Midwestern States 78 70 66 59 30 91 1
1" Rocky Mtn. States' 14 -13 8 9 3 9
Southwestern States 11 10,': 12 13 1 , 3
,Pacific Coast States 12 13 1 3
Alaska' 1 1 0 1 3
Hawaii 1 1 2 '2 2 6
Washington b.C. 7 6t.- :6 7 1 3.
Canada 8 '7 8 °11 3
1 --1Ilexfco A4 3. Europe 15 13 0 , 1
.Other 4 4 2 '1 3.
No Totals : Multiple responses received Y.
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United. States; the Midwestern states, Southern states, and
Northeastern states. Group 2, like Group'1, traveled mostly in the Midweeteth states and Southern states, but they 'also traveled,more to the Southwestern states than'Groups 1 or 3. . For clarification of the geographic eas in the United . a States, Figure 1 has been added to show the division of these regions.,
1 , 0 - Upon examining Table ?.2, it was interesting to.note that , ,- .. . the state most visited outside,ofIglianaand Michigan'was
Florida. This could be because of the openihg of Disney World in 1972. Tennessee was the second most visited state, possibly because'of the Smokey Mounta,ins.°In looking. at Table 12 further it can be seen that Group 1 has far' outdistailted e other two groups iir, traieljto exotic lands such as ,Europe, xico, Haiti.
West Indies, and Guam.
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TABLE 12. NUMBER OF RESPONSES INDICATING LOCATIONS VISITED 1 DURING VACATIONS OF 1972 AND 1973
. ..i . . Location, GrOup 1 Group ?..,.. 6rbup, 3 f f f
. .41 Alabama 6 1 4, 0 1 1
Alaska 1 0 1
Arizona 2 1 ( Arkansas 2 1 1
California 2 9 1
1 Colorado 14. 4 1 tta Connecticut 1 1. 1
-Delaware' 2 .0 1
4 Florida 17 2- 27' ea
Geoftia 2 2 1
Hawaii . .2 .
Idaho 1'- 1 Illinois 10 5 4 3 , . Indiana 18' . 12, 6 . 4' , ,Iowa 2 , - 3 e. ,,-t Ka.hsas., '2 a. . . 1
, 7 Kentucky 8 2
Lduisiana 6 0 I 0 .
.Maine 2 _. 0 0
Maryland 2 0 . 1.
Massachusetts 2 1 44
TABLE 12. CONTINUED'
Location Group 1' Group-2 Group 3
f . f ° f
Michigan .25 20*' 7
Minnesota. 4 3 0
. Mississippi 4 2 0
Missouri 2 4 0
Montana 2 1 0
Nebraska 1 0 1
Nevada 1 1 1
New'Hampshire 2 1 0
, New Jersey 2 0 1
New Mexico 1 1 0
New York 6 5 0
North Carolina 2 1 3 ,,
North .Dakota 2 3 1
Ohio 4 6 . 2
Oklahoma 1 2 0
Oregon 2 1
Pennsylvania $ '6 4 0
Rhode Island 2 1 0 ' , South Carolina 1 1 0
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South Dakota . 4 3 2
Tennessee 8 , *14* 1
. . . Texas ." 7 . 1 0
2 a 1 0 ti a A
a. 0
TABLE 12. CONTINUED
Locatiori Group 1 Group "2 oup 3 f
Vertiont 2 1 0
Virginia 7 4 0
Washington 0 2 0
West Virginia 1 Nt4e4 1 0
Wisconsin 4 6 5
Wyoming ,2 ,, '0
Washington D.C. 7 6 1
t 0 1 Europe , 15 / . Canada 8 7 1
Mexico 4 /7 1' 1
Haiti 1 . 0 0 4 West Indies 1 0 0 .
) Guam ..:2 d 0
. Israel 0 1 0
Bahamas 0 -- 1 1
No-Totals , Multiple responses received
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After the examination -of thegeneral information, Ques- ti 7 began to reveal theinterest in the booklet. Family 81% and 85% Tours of lichlana. Table 13 shows that between responded favorably to Question 7about°yisiting various places in the Michiana f 40'
TABLE 13. ,NUMB'ER' AND PER CENT OFRESPONSES INDICATING WHETHER OR NOT FAMILIES VISITEDPLACES OF INTEREST IN THE MICHIANk AREA
Group 3 VisitedpArea Group 1 Group 2
73 81. 27 82 , Yee 95: 85, 6' 6 18 No ; '8* 7# ,5 ig 0 0 N/A 9 - 8 12 13 .
loo 112 100. 90 '100 . 33 Totals . 4
After t affirmatiVe reply to the firststatement, the
instrument aeked from what sourcesdid the respondent learn threec,sources provided of the sights. Table 14 reveals that
the bulk of therespondents' information. The greatest per-
centage' in all the groupssaid friendskad'influenced them
most in tho'ee sites theychoose to observe. Reasoning for close friends would probably this would' be logical because r$ have be-likely,to giveperson61.accounts of placds they visit visited creating enthusiasm,forothers, to egperience the
for themselves.'
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Here again,' several reason&may explain thia'hIgh percentage.
. le . . Many-people rely on 'a paper for a.grea deal of their infor-
. . mation on community, related hlippenin and social reviews.
# ,Aldo many newspgpers in the Michiana area' have a detailed
. Sunday suppiement'wt;ich has several pages explaining-places
of interest: 41 The boolq.et, ?wilily Tours of achiana,had the third
highest percentage from each of a groups. AfteIl totalling
all three of the groups! "yes". esponses, 46% stated that thty
8 a. I had learned of sites because of the Michiana Tours booklet.
Althoue the percentage was favorable, it was felt that the
responses might have been higher if the bookletlicoA4 have in-
, cluded more information about the sights and st.11remain a
a source of free material.
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TABLE 14.)1,UMBER AND'PER-CENT OF RESPONSEq:-41DICATING HOW THOSE FAMILIES WHO VISITED THE MICHIANA MIA LEARNED ABOUT THOSE :PLACES , (4
Source Group 1 Group2 Group3.. f '16 ,.o
Family' % 28' 29 19 26 3 , . Travel folders 25 26 18 25 0 0 Friends 67 71 51 70 21 78
HiStoric Markers, .$ 23 24 10 14 .2 ''7 Family Toursof 58 61 34 47 8 30
Newspaper 65 -68' 46 63 17 -_ 63 0 Others..- 9 9 12 16 T 11 . ,
No Totals s' Multiple responses received
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-When examining the section of the questionnaire ,denoting
the places to visit, 23% of the 11,650 possible postive re-
, sponses were marked yes. In lookjlag at Tables in Appendix -D,
variations can be noted in the percentages of each''of the three A groups repaying. Group one showed the greatest tendency to-
g. wards sightseeing with 26% affirmatie answers: This group,
, it- Should be noted, had the greatest number of respondents,but
also had the bookfgr a longer period of time. The second group -11 visited a little over 26% of the sites listed.:.Groff p 3, the
smallest and most6reCent to receive--the booklet,shoWed they
had visited 16% of the mites. For further amplification of i
the facts pertaining to this arid the remainigaff con4ausionsUse' 11 Appendix D., ti OT those sites Listed by the., study it is interesting to
note that the great majority of visits were made by all groups
in an area we can refer to eb South Bend, Mishawaka, Only twk
' exceptions can be noted, those being Amish Acres and Cook'Nuc/ear
,Cenier. A statistic `which bears out thisassumption is seen in the five most popular places to visit. .Notre Dame ranked
with 754 of those-responding having visited the campus,
Although' there is no way to inow why It was so popular there
are two major proposals to ,.be examineld. First -- the site is
of great tradti,onal importance and knumn.throughoeut theUnited
States. A e.econcrTossibility is its attraction in_ the sports
realm. As of, recent years Notre. Dame has maintained a high
° athletic rank.'
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The four remaining sites clan be dividedinto excursions and tours. Pc6awatomiZoo and Storyland Zoo rated second and third with 73% and 67% visitation. Children might influence their parents to visit these sites, thus broadening thechild- ren's experiences. It might also be that theselocales' were visited because of lack of expense and the picnic grounds were conducive to family fun. The sites rating fourth and fifth were The 100 Center with al 60% acknowledgment, and Amish Acres with 57%. There is seemingly nopronounced group visiting any of the sites except 87% of Group 3, thatvisited The 100 Center.
A look at the opposite end ofthe spectrum showed five sited with less than ten families visiting out'of "235visits.,
Tba location with the leastvisitors was the Ambrose Bierce
Home-showing only two families makingspecial note of: it.
Second was the First Shot Markerwith five, next was the
Possberg Hot.se with seven, followed by St.John's Episcopal
. Church having eight, and last is theSite of Old Fort Beane showing nine families visiting. There is little correlation between location and, reasons for so fewvisitors. Since no question was asked as to why they chosethese sites, little assumption can!be made. An interesting point might be thatof these five sites listed,no.place received better than a 50% reply as to willingness to return.
When rated-by thciSesampled,- four sites received a 60% or
better ccellent rating -- listing themfrom highest to lowest. Cook-Nuc1ear.Center had 72%,-Audubon Sanctuary}Tad 70 %, Morris
Conservatory 68%,. and the'Beiger Home 60%. Here again no w' 06Q57 '51
,correlation can be seen as to why they sere highly rated, be-
.. cause these locations are not related geographically -, culturally
or monetarily. In the cases of the_ABdubon Sanctuary and the (,.//
Beiger Home the visitor is limited to the time each site is
open. When looking at the excellent rating these received we must also consider the opposites rated poor. 'The site receiving
the poorest rating was the Powell House.
In compiling data such as,this,it is always in erestina
to note the willingness of the responden,t to retur to a site.
Of the 50 places listed, little more than 26% ol these places
shorted that 80% of the respondents were willing to return at a future time. The location receiving the highe6t rating was
the South Bend Art Center with 88%;of the 66 respondents saying yes. There were three significant sites-that families did not wish to revisit. The poorest area was the Site of Old Fort
Beane, which lacked visitation in the first place and had only
.22% of the respondipg.population willing to return. Next was
te Powell House -- this site had shown the poorest rating by those visiting, but there Wes.27% wtio would return. The highest of the three was the Mossberg House with 29%; it also had a low number of visitors.
When examining tile sites listed to find a trend in places visited by each group, we find there isnone. This may indi-
15. cate that the gtoups,eximined,reptesented a general cross-_ sectioniof the touring families interested in their local area.
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Appendix A has been included so that the reader mayr look
Satthe materials sent out to the respondents. This appendix . , . . includes the questionnaire, thecover letter, follow -up letter
and the letter from the National Bank & Trust Company-of South
Bend.
At the end of the questionnaire two Open-ended questions
were included. One dealing with the respondent's opinion of
the Family Tours of Michianatooklet and the other-asking for
the respondent's suggestions of sites that might beincluded
ina future booklet of this type: These responses have been.
included in this study in the omienal, form and can be found.
in Appendix E.
.Appendix C contains Table5, which deals with the humber
ofresponses designated as'the,ca,tegdry of "others" In sues- .
tioir7.3-- on hobbies and interests. Also' Table 9' has been in- . , cluded here toshow theresp6nses of otheractiiiities in
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Table 15 has been included, in Appendix D, to show the
number and percent of responses .ofGroup 1 indicating sites Table 17, . visited. Table 16 shows the responses of Group 2 and
the responses of Group 3. Table 18 gives the percentages of
all three groups. Appendix E includes the letter sent to respondentssWing
them information as to.the reqults of thefindingi of.this study. The FamilyTours of Monona bopklet canbe found in
, Appendix F..
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.CI1APTER IV
SUMMARY, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
, ThOinal\chapter.of thi study is divided into three
The first section deals with background informati . parts. including the problem, historical. background,*review of re-
, lated literature and methodology. The next secton deals
with the findings of the'tudy. The third and anal section and.redommndtiotiorfurther study. includes conclusions q Srmary. The pr2blem of this study was to assess the effeclivenessAthe booklet, Family Tours of Michiana. This ,booklet was compiled by a group of graduate students of Ind-
Jana University ofouthBend and edited by Charles R.,DuVall, . associate professor of Education. The main purpose ofthis
0 study was to determine the number of sitesvisited as listed
in the booklet. Another purpose-was to gather information on
the importance of the-various placeslisted.
Historical Background. It was felt necessary to find the
steps taken by the two previous classes whohad gathered perti-
nent material that had subsequently evolved asFamily Tours of
Michiana. Members of both graduate classes wereinterviewed.
Other individuals were'alsointerViewed because it was felt that their knowledge was important to thedevelopment of the
-study. Related Literature.A review of related literature re- . Vealedthat other studies Ofthis kind had not been-conducted.
Therefore this study included, inforrnati'orgcfh field trips and trips family,,toura4 Information was found concerning family
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I on and tours, but nothingcould be fo4n grelAting to a survey
. travel- this type of study. HoweVer it wOlfound that trips.and . ' .1 ) ing were conducive tolearning.
A review of free andinexpensive materialsas un ertaken 1 The p ntial o.f because th ooklet was distributed'assuch. mqst pedple fte. e and inexpensivematerials was notirealized by
who received them; butit was found-that thesematerials are
used today to a much greaterextentthan inAthe past.
Some review of literature wasdone on the deve opmentif be used to evaluat': a questionnaire asit was the instrument to
this booklet. -
Eethodology. An instrument wasdesigned by using both
open-ended and closedques!tions. A total of questionnaires Group were sent out. These Were dividedinto threV groups. Group one incluc those who receivedthe booklet'from IUSB; I Bank; and Group three two received it fromThe First National analyzed received through theNewcomtr's Club, The replies were time, the respondents in percentages todetermine the' length of of visits made by were residentsin the area, and frequency
,t respondents.
following , Findings. An analysis of thefindings showed the
results; From this, certain 1. There was a total of64% response. generalizations were Made.. booklets as a source 2. 46% of the respondents used the
of infOrmation.
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3. A majoritysof the respondents indicated a willing-*-
ness to revisit some of the sites.
4. A wide vriety of interests is enjoyed by all those
who responded.
5. Approximately 83% of all respondents visited places of interest in WAiana.
6. Some comparisons were made between the thfee groups.
7. No attempt was made to evaluate the responses to open-
. ended questions (included in Appendix B
Copcliisions. Based:upon the data collected,the following x. iF statement can be made:
1. A majority .of the people who received Family Tours
of Michianaused it as a source of information.
2. 'It was found to be a valuable tool to introduce them
4 . to places of interest,' of which they were unaware.
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. 0 . . .117 , thiS piper, Although.notonaofthe.prime, purposes.of . , , '. ... it was found"tha length of residence had a positive
influence on the number.of-sites visited.
_ 4 4. ;Finally, there is no known wiry that any educational
value can be measured as a 'result of having visited
'these aites.
Recommendations for Further Study. A favoriblerecom-
mendation was given by the resporidents asking for updating
of material. If the booklet isuAatedueriodically,it would
, be advantageous to increase the sco0 of _the samplini public.
joiorrth also recommendedhat allsi4tIrldshould 'be evaluated. 0 ,4 00062 4
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Additional refinement of the questionnaire may help in the cla'rification of.ambiguousf;Ctors such asrevisitation, use made by respondents of theboOkleti and listing of all sites;
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APPENDIX *A
0 61 t , . ;.,, Ot.inionnaire Number , , (officeulonly)
, t ..t.. . 1. 1:Ipw mp.ny years have you iived,in the Michiana (NorthernIndiane-. . -.!' . . , , / Vichigan)_ area? - 1 . Just moved here 1-3 years 610 years . . i 5 6 11 years 1 ... - 't 2._. How any 'members are in your family (include. yourtelf)? 1 .only 2 3-4 ::5-6 ;- .7 or more
3. What are your`our hobbies or interests? (Check all appropriate D intereste) ft Other (specify) !-ovies Fishing Sightseeing
Reading Golf, SewirW - Travel Tennis PlaYing cards 4. Do you and your family watch television together?-, Yes- 6
Approximately how many hours per day? (]outs per day)
1 a What type of activities:does your family enjoy doing together? 4
4 6. How 'do you your family spend your vacations?
At home Visiting relative ther ,(specify) . Cottage Traveling (please specify) 0 or resort Camping .
We vacation In 1972 we visited- . (site) sep4rately In 1973 we visited: (site) :!. . ® f" 7. Hajve you and your family visited places of interest in the
, Vichiana area? . Yes'. - No
If your answer was "yes", how did you learn-of the'e places? °Family Friends Family Tours Travel folders Historic'Markers of Michiana Newispaper articles Other (please specify)
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Please answer the following - check where applir blet
I have , How would youWould you visited rate this visit this , SITE this site. experience? site again?
YesNo Excl Good Fair PoorYes No $' Lishawakat ...
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Pishawaka Children's . I useum 1 First Shot Earker 1 ...4 Battell Park IA 11. d ea. 'St. Joseph Catholid C'hurch.OOOOO .., Beiaer Home r 94. 1... . Audubon Society Bird ,4 . 1 Sanctuary 410 . , r 1 58...... Ebe'rhart -Kamm Home 0 .i 100 Center Complex 444. I W 10 . South Bends . .. 1 .se WI,,
. Studebaker Histoi-ic0. . j .., . ;,. Collection 1 AI
County-City Building.. 4. #
...... St. 'Joseph County ..
. . td 'Courthouse A. '
i Schuyler Colfax Home.. Tippecanoe ) 4.4 South Bend Art Center. _k A l 4,
Navarre Cabin . . ,.#1-foratio", Chapin Home. I
. , Bartlett House . 4. ....
. . O CityCemetery . 1 N: Historica 4 4 5 ) ... Soc. Nusedth e . Poweli:H4use... t ...... , , Univ.-at So. Bend. r Univ. of Notre DaMeoodo . . . Y. Saint Pary's College... _ _: -.. \J. 0, I have How would you Would you 63 misited' rate this visit this
SIT . this site: experience ?.. site again?
Yes No Excl Good Fair Poor 'Yes Nour-
a I 7,4 v y 1 South Aend (cont'd) . outh Bend Symphony... raSalle Landing Site .- Council Oak Tree I I s , 4 LaSalle ronument r l' Avalon Grotto
1.ossberg House o . . All
Storyland Zoo . r Po'tawatomi Park Zoo:.,
I orris Conservatory ,I Hamilton I ethodist 1.-
Church 1 1
Elkhart County:
Ambrose Pierce Nouse _ Bonneville M1 1 11.11111 Gravq-of.William Tuffs 1 .0..- ) l' Siteof Old Fort Beane Goshen 1111 Race ,and Dam i Ox Bow Park )
Krider's Friendship 0 * .4
Garden ....
Amish Acres Iq i ft Dr. Havilah Beardsley Home
Peardsley Statue -.- briStol Opera House 4/ Rush-emorial rvseum
St. John's Episcopal . . Church, Bristol .. A . ..-f Berrien County, Michign
II Ft. S. Joseph Fuseum, Niles' 1. Berrien Springs Court- house . a Cook Nuclear Center . Ft'. 'demi Park., St. Joseph it ' I What was your opinion of the booklet Family Tours of Nichiana?
k- Can you suggest sites we might include in another booklet of this type?
Return too DuVall, Indiana University at South Bend 00670 1825 Northside Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46615 , 64
INDIANAUNIVERSITY-at,SOUTHBEND'' I$25 NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD SOUTH DENIS, INDIANA 46615
DIVISION OF EDUCATION TEL. NO 19-28?-2341 February 184,', 1974'.
Dear Michiana friend: Ybu have received within the lastrt*o years,a booklet entitlpdFamily Tours of Michiana from Indiana University at. South vend and the National Bank and Trilst Company of South Bend,
Will you please take a few minutes of your time to complete the enclosed opinionnaire concerning this booklet? We are attempting to evaluate the use which you aild your- family made-of this booklet.
The results of this survey will aid us in the preparation of future publications of thiS type. Your cooperation is needed and will be deeply. appreciated. We have enclosed a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your convenience in replying.
We will be happy to share a summary of the results of this study_with you. If you want acopy of this summary please comVaefe' the enclosed mailing label and return it with your completed opinionnaire.
Thank you for your cooperation - and I do,ope you enjoyed touring Michiana with your ffmily. e Sincerely, Oa Charles R. DuVall ) Editor I Family Tours of. Michiana ib
O
00071, INDIANA UNIVERSITY at SOUTH BEND, 65 1825 Northside Boulevard South Bend, Indiana. 46615
Varch 7,1974
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Or (Dear fichiana friend: .
On February 18, we mailed you an opinionalire dealing with your reaction to ohe of the booklets entitled, Family Tours of tichiana from /Indiana' University at South Eend. To date we have not received all of the replies. If you have already responded, please accept my sincere grati:ude.
If you have not yet rMonded, plea-sl consider that the successful- completion of this study has great rdtential value to aducatdrb. The results will have an effect in t'-e Production of future matipials of this type, thuswe are particularly anxious to receive replies from a representative sample of classroom teachers and .other users of these materials. If you are able to complete and return the opinionaire it will be of great value to us.
In the event you misplaced the first questionnaire, I have enclosed another copy PS wellrs a self-addresSed postage paid envelope.
We will -be happy to share a Summary of the results.of this study with you if you will indicate this on the opinionaire when yOu return it.
. . Thank you for your cooperation in this study.
Sincerely,
Charles R. DuVall Editor Family Tours of Ivichiana'
.1g) 4 00072 sr. 66
TheNATIONAL BANKandTrustof South Company Bend
112 W. JEFFERSON BLVD., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 TELEPHONE (219) 234 -1171
. ARTHUR A. EASTMAN, JR.,Via President October 25, 1973
Dr. Charles R. DuVall I Associate Professor of Education Indiana University of South Bend 1825 Northside Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46015
Dear Bob:
NoZ; that some time has elapsed since theoriginal offering of our co- sponsored "Family Tours of Michigan," itmay.be that you will be planning ahead for some sort of follow -upof people who requested this publication,when advertised and publicized. r Unfortunately, the early responsesto thenewspaper ad were not tabulated and a later group of 'names:andaddresses were also destroyed in error.
Once we got organized, however, a numberof those who requested the boOk 'Were recorded, and I am pleased to submita list of approximately 150 0 of these with .this letter.
I'd be interested to hear,of any,resultsyou have frem your follow-up research.
We still have a number of books on hand and will be happy to make them available to individuals and/or groups, singly or in larger quantities.
Cordially ours,
Arthur 'A. Eastman, Jr. AVice P6sident- Marketing
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1 Written comments received ih reispose to the, question "';What was:y:our. opinion of theAbookleli Family .Tours of Michiana?.",
"Informativeand/(wellwritten."' (3007)
"Enjoyed it and plan to use it when and if gas isavailable." (3010) ':. "Helpful and interesting but I never seem toha?ve time to use it." (3013)
"It is very good and.ltie hope to visit the placesmentioned when we can"find the time - and gas." '(3033)
"Excellent as-a guide book for places of interestaround ,Michiana. Brought to my attention manyintriguingjplaces I never khew existed. Unfortunately, My husband travels all week and piefersto stay home on weekends." (3037)
"The booklet is helpfal'and infOrmative. We plan to use it
further this su er." . (3041)
"Very informati e." (3050)
"Very good." (3024)
'"An informative booklet that enables newcomersto the FiChiana area know what points?y f interest there areava41- able to them. We received the oklet too late this pawk fall to use it much, but 'we da toutilize it this
coRing sunnier.'" (3003) .
"Really haven't used it muchbilt it was helpful for the little use I've given it.sofar." (3030)
"Haven't hadchale to consult'-walting'for epring." (3029)
"Very informative." (3002) "Gdod.' Plan to make more use ofit." '(3026)
(3014) ' ntetesting'and informative.!'
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"I thought the bookletwas informative, nd plan to visit some of the places.tI received the badklet in October,so haven't had time to visitmany places this winter." (3015)
"G60de" 4 (3043) 'Iwt.
'' "Very nice." 44(3o0.9)
"Interesting.i If we ever havenay free time I hope to visit sbme off' your places." (3054).
"Very good and interesting." (3051)
"Very informative." (3049)
"Informative." (306)-
, 0 "Informative, good but too brief." (3011')
"I have found the booklet.very informativebut have not visit- ed any of the places because of the time rf year." (3020)
"Very helpful!" (3025)
"I think the booklet was excellent. Am sorry I haven.'t taken advantage of more things to see." (3045)
"Verg good, useful ailA helpful.q (3048) ,
"Marvelous idea.We really appreciate having this handy ref- erence to interesting sites and We are looking forward to visiting theones we haven't been to yet. Thank you:" (3042)
"I liked it very much." (3028)
"Good. I gave it away. They liked it too." (1101)
"Interesting and good to haveon hand for telling others of our area." (1016)
"Very helpful- not only for my family but also my Girls Scout troop. Thank you!" (1173)
Nor "Fine." (_130)
"Helpful - interesting good idea. Great guide for ele- mentary teachers, I would thin1110- (I am not one)." (1165)
"I wanted more information on the historical background of
each'place." (1017) . AN
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"Excellent." (1050)
"I think it has been'a great help. Many places I hadn't heard ountil I received the booklet. I enjoyed just reading it. I've saved it and expect to visit new places as wel t). as some I've already visited. Thanks for making it av4ilable." (1114)
"Very useful." (1126)
"Good." (1092)
"It is really great and a mind$stretcher. We will be visit - ing-'more and more places. We dre almost of retirement age- and will have more time. We would have found this booklet of great help when our children were growing up, too." (1023) 1 "A nice aid- to newcomersirlithearea." ,(1027)
"Very informative'', (1029)
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"Great help in planning short trips. Plan to visit more , places listed." (1051)
"Very informative." (1056).
"An eicellent source and reference, booklet." (1077)
"Informative mid inviting to go to t4e places mentioned." (1099)
"We found it.helpful." (1127)
"Very informative of places of interest in our area." (2040)
"Great." (2052)
"It'was a'very informative booklet." (2092)
"Very good." (2013)
."Found it very interesting. Disappointed that there were no maps with locations. We. take a car to,Mqpris Conserva- tory every year but no one could direct us on our first trip." (2017)
"We think the booklet is gre;.t but due- to illne,ss we haven't been able to see these places. We are hoping -O. see some of them this coming, summer." (2033) -1 00017 71
"Very informative." (2/042)
"Appreciated it very much. Plan to use it mOre- Haven't' had too much opportunity as yet." (2.43)
"Good - we got it late in the fall, so hazet had Much chance to Use it yet." (2049)
"Interestingind informative." (2055)
"Very informative - hope to visit more of ,these places when time permits; Have yarned of several places we never knew
existed." (2058) . .
"Helpful. Looking forivard to using it come spring. Go to know what's here especially with gas problem." (2064
"I think it is a good book. My home was South Bend, however. we have not.been back there long enough to visit iry of the places described in the book." (2065)
"Very good. Received but too-busy this summer to use it." (2073)
"Very nice and helpbul." (2075)
"I liked it very much and wish we could take better, advantage of it." (2992)'
"Well done for.fiefirsteffort.Can the printing be slightly 'larger.in any later editions?" (2101)
"Since.ol* children are very young, it was not of great value to us now; it should be in the future." (2100) °.
"Good. NOTE; Our lack of visits was due to gasoline problem." '(2112)
"I thought it is yery helpful. I did not realize there were so many things we could see in thks area and I do plan-on. visiting some of these when I have more time." (2116)
"Very good." (2041)
"Good - brings out many interesting, little known points of interest." (2080)
"yery helpful." (2086)
.% 2' I . . 00078 , "Extremely interesting to read and to.have at hand. Our children are grown, so I felt it good to have around to suggest places for them to.." (2145)
"Very informative." (2038)
"Excellent." 2126)
"I view of the b ole, this will Sound inconsistent, but I ed OUr problem is that our moving here was recent, We've been busy adjusting to new and busy schedules, and our money is too scarce for-travel now. But we hope soon to fol- low up some of the booklets' suggestions." (2090)
"Good, but I still can't find the "First Shot Monument." ,(2115)
"I have'enjoyed the booklet and there are places to visit that \I never knew about. Hope to visit them this summer." (2082)
"A good compact reference book." '(2046)
"Very interesting and we'intend to bee quite a few more places listed in it." (2124)
"Interesting and succinct: useful 'tool' for the glove com- partment! Thank you. (Went to visit all the sites mentioned.) (2063)
."Excellent." (2105)
!'We have read through it and plan tp visit some of the places this summer., We think the booklet is excellent." (2106)
-"Excellent, especially now with the energy crisis and our traveling must be confined to sites close to home. 'We're also new in the area. So very helpful." (2143)
"Has been good to remind orplaces of interests to guests." J2.03)
"We liked it but we haven't had a chance to take advantage 1:fit yet." (2056)
Ilirynice." (2048)
tfit was a little disai5pointing to us as lifetime residents, but think it' wouldADe very fine to, newcomers in the area." '(2087)
00019 7.3
"Excellent." - ('2028) Cl "I think it is a very fine booklet and informative. I keep it for future-pl s." (2016)
"It-ts very help -fu= ." (2144)
"It was a good ref ence guide and this spring and summer' we plan to visit ny of the points of interest in this booklet." -(2069 A
"Fine." (2032)
"Very informative. Having lived in the Nichiana area all my .life, I never was aware that thgi"e were so' many places near-by that wou .bS'interesting to visit." (2070)
"Very good. ould like-to_visit more places you have listed' in your boo ." (2132)
"Thought the hook wad very interesting - last year we were busy building our new home so didn't use it but intend to use it this summer because of more free week ends and gas shortage may prevent a long trip." (2129).
"We received it late in 1973 and hope to visit more of the sites this year. We were very pleased with it. Thank you." (2094)
" /Very informative." (201),
"Very helpful." (2067)
"Helpful guide for local attractions." (2071)
"I thought it was very interesting." (2061)
"I enjoyed reading the brief history of Bach site. The book- let is handy for house guests to allow us to share South Bend as well as to obtain ideas of places to visit." (2060)
1,,(Good."- (2059)
"Well done and an excellent service rendered." (2037)
"Informative and well done." (2029) Q "Interesting." (2025)
"Good for someone not;familiar with this area." (2024)
"Very informative." (20V)
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"Very informative and interesting." (2018)
"Very good." (2009)
"We have not used it too much as yet, but hope to this summer." (2007)
"Very "good." (2117)
"I enjoyed it and hope to visit at least some of the places 'this spring and summer."4, (2035)
"Fairy" (2111),
"We were in,Michigan just one year and I_didn't,get your booklet till the last month before we left. BA'we plan to visit other-sites when Ike go back to visit -our son." (2095)
"It was excellent and I enjoy'it very much.Will refer to it again and again." (2098)
"Could be enlarged and made more colorful." (2136)
"This booklet is very helpful and0I hope we can useiiCmOre in the future."' '(2104)
"Very good booklet: Tim sue if gas allows us to do any driving, we'll see more .of the places." -(2074)
"Didn't have time to take advantage of all thesuggestions last year_ but expect to useit more this year." (2014) . 1.
"Informative and interesting." . (2021)
(2133) "Very helpful." 1 "Gave a good-Iisting of sites to see inarea: Would like to see more of Michigan sites." q2,030)
"I enjoyed it but felt it was not extensiveenoial. It could have been enlarged to cover more p9ints ofinterest." (1145) "Very helpful - plates we never knew existed - willvisit many places this coming spring andsummer." (1070)
"Very good and very informative." (1171)
"A very good and thoughtful bookie . I like the directions that gd,along with thd different places onhow to get to the places. I wish to -thank you and your stafffor making this information possible." (1098)
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"Very gobd." (1086) i, "A little too routine..'Most of the 'places we (as newcoteri even) familiar.with'." (1168) ,
"Very interesting and very elpfulj," (1037)
,"Good." (1106) * 4 "Very good and informative," (1044)
"Very good -,descriptions of place, location's, and visiting' hours an&pecessary information given clearly. Very helpful to den mothers or other youth, group leader6." (1035)
C "Good. ShOrt yetin0 mative." (1011)
"I enjoyed it Verymuc h (1088)
"Excell'ent and if'you haVe a revised edition I°wodld aptre= ciate receiving it. As this is.how' we usually 'spend our vacations- dailytrips or 2 or 3 days at a time." (1149)
"Very interesting and informative.? (1160)
"A valuable guide to local ..spot's of interest. In light of .'present day. driving restrictions, you should publicize this booklet again (if.copies are stili available). Probably 'evenolore families could discover nearby places they.will appreciate." (1153)
,;^? "Excellent." (1071)
"Interesting and informative." (1175)
"Verty good." (1006) 0
"Excellett-- interesting and inormational."- (1028),
."Good.' We tried,to find two pl ces listed in the booklet,
but were unable to. Fort in Niles and Fernwood in Niles. 0 List places .in a),phabetical or:ier." (1133y 4 "The reason I ccp%atted IUSB for informtition regarding various activities anli interest in this area. - we are from California and were havingtwo youngsters 10 and 12 visiting, Aci. here fdr 2 4yeeks and I wanted to eep them interested and busy.. The-booklet was helpful. The Studebaker Collection 4 was clospd, which was a-disappointment - otherwise your places of interest were greatly enjoyed (1057)
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"A worthwhile booklet, A brief excursion is generally 'More available to many more people thanan extended one. You gain a better understanding of thearea in which ypu,,apend most of or time. I'm sure this booklet has encouraged many more peo to go ancvisitone of the sites because all the 'necessary information was available." (1040) A. ",Loved it." (1125) (- "Excellent." (11,8),
"I appreciated the book so much. I didn't realite there- were so many interesting places around here and hope to visit them this year." ,(1132) A found it mpsi ffelpful in locating plac and plarihing visits." (1128)
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"Good.": (1143) ,
P VIt was a very good and valuable bOoklet fOrme. I would love to see another such one. I recently.compiled. a similar -7 one (only larger) for the local Girl Scout Council. I used your booet as a reference. I might have some ideas you .could-ustrin another issue. If you want, feel free to call me." (1158)
4 "It was very good,and thought it had a lot of ideaslor mini vacatiOns." (1174)
"Very good'. (1035) .
"I m a lifetime resident of this area. I had knowledge. of tfiese-plalces. I was unfamiliar with Elkhart: My father-' in -1 w was in a nursing there- we woutd take him for a ride and.vis t these places. 'We like to explore and learn the fiistory., f this area. We thought,it was useful." (1064)
°Very nice." ,(1163.) "Excelfen" (1148) ,, 0-1 . \ . . "I thought was very thorough and complete." (1137) S.4 . ..- , , , "Very in'f tive and usefill guide t.o flaceS of interest that I wasn' aware of -sO Close to home.". (1129) I
"Very good." (1108)
Very gooeanWormative." (1107)
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"The bookieN.s good." /(1100) 4 "They are nice bias retired widow it's. ,out of the question alone," (1097) ji , "Ixcellent. We st have not had-Lme to' see many ofthe dites." (10 )
"It Was informative anduseful."-(1081)
"Very very good, and should be republished this springto ) *aid energy Conservation." '(1078)
"It-was virynice." (1067)
"Exce/ientl" (1061)
"Excellent." (10"58) . "Helpful. I plan routings and trips'for a :group.of Senior Citizens at-Elkhart YWCA and use many sources of information."
0., (1053) 0, -. _. , $ "Exce4ent." (1055) j
"We liked the book - read it and, gave it to our married
children." (1d30) .. `+,
"I enjoyed the booklet. I.. lidep.it oh file. I teachIndiana. History so your informationAgas useful.".' (1034) ,
"Very worthwhile.! (1022)
"Good." (1021)
# - 1 ,' "Very informational ; nicely done." (1015). -% P / '.1!Good:Frd':.(1007.)
"Very fine."_ (1o45) i
: . 0 ' "We.enjoyed reading thebooklet and found it' mostipli4ten- 7
. ing to knpw the,diff4rent\sites.one-Aan visit and .where they' are located despite the fact we have not beentp all of thenT f yet." (1169) ,' .
. ., *. ( . "I neve,j0;eceived if. I would have.liked 'to - there %yea none
inthis ruling. 'either:" (1065) .
"I like it. *Thougiit would 1)6 useful." ?111.9), , °I 4
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"Very informative. Having small children we hope touse it more in the fUture." (1003)
"Good - our family didri't visilt,many sites' due to a small baby. We plan to visit some this summer. Thank you for your effort on behalf of family togetherness." (1043) "Vqry.good. Could use more Oscription and information Of places." (1134) /. "I was' very interested in the booklet. Was surpriseCto know of so -many interesting sites'- but was unable to do anything as I'd been il] and had surgery. T will see some this year. I'm a Sr. Citizen wouldlike*to hear of short trips of sightseeing that we all can enjoy.Also siteswhere there are refreshtents forthese 'youngsters'." (1047)
"The'booklet was very.good.',I would like another." (1148)
"Very helpful and interesting." (1113)'
4, "Been helpful and interesting." (1156) 4,,
"I was most pleaied to.receive it as We were newcomers to tht area with twb small children. 'unfortunately, my husband's 'company'transferred us again shortly after receipt of booklet. I plan to give my booklet to my sister who still lives in South Bend." (1141)
"Congratulations on it and Kudos to you!" (1024)
"Helpful." (1079)
"Very helpful, however, we had visited most .of the places befdrewe saw it."- (1150)
4 "Good.". .(1073) ,
"Excellent." (1123)4°. . . . ., "Thbught it,was very informative." (1144) ..
, "Enjoyed it-and showed to,marriedchildren." '(.1167),
, , "It was'4m6 timeLagp-we-received the booklet and I felt it gave a-lot of:places to visit; but ewe just never got to see -OlemAnd we hope2to at a later time." (1119) - ..
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., Written commentdreceived in response to the question.. . "Can you suggest sites we might include in another booklet of this type?" , 4., , 4 . .
'.'There are many things we didn't see yet, but hope to see.' , We always watch for new ideas. 'Thank you so' much." (1163)
- "Large tree site at Newton's Woods, Volina; Michigan." (1148) .
"Bendix Woods. Potato Creek. Wakarusa Syrup Festival in . , late March." (1135) .
"Josephine Marton Home, Benton.Harbor. Lew Sarrett Nature I . Center, Benton Harbor." 0(1083)
"Scottsdale Ma River Bend, when, completed. Warren Dunes StatePark.A Brews University, Bethel.College. Indiana University, outh Bend. 'Ivy Tech'." (2078) , "Elkhart Area Career Center. Ruthmece Museum, 302 E. Beard- 1.314'§Pinesi. Bristol, Indiana." (1053)
. v; 1' "Due to my'husband's retirement and energy crisis we have not planned many vacations or trfPs away from home." (1030)
. . "Bicycle tours.Chief Venomenee's marker, Plymouth." (1822) . . . "The three `local High Schools are more than rdpresentytive. I find'it interesting to si'oll'through the corridors and compare the newer facilities to what was available when I was attending school." (1)- '4 il"w°. i "Bear CAve7. Warren Dunes Park. Livestodk'Auct.on at .Ship- , shewanna, Indiana. Fernwood Nature Center at-B ghapan, tichigan. Gene Stratton Porter Home in Noble-Co:" (1145) i il. ..-> .."I don't k ow'oftany new sites, but what about making a map for walking to see.thome of the - olid houses, ih South Bend on
WasAihgton treet and around Park Avenue District. For - 1
. example like # so was Mr.. and Mrs., House?" ,.(1098) * if ... . . , . "Metamora on-the White Water CaAal_pn052 just south of Brookville, Indiana.-This is\a little Farther south'but
very worth seeing.",' (1086) . -' .., . . "Would. prefer one to include LaPorte County points of interest. We don't seeretoaet over to South Bend are .!! (1154) 4 17
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2 "Wgrren. Woods climax forest. Warren Dunes. Chain of Lakes State park." (1168)
"Bendix Park."' (lim)' $t
. . . "A Attie range might help - such as far north as Gran d Rapids 4nd south to IndianapOlis.". (1044)
"Rock `marking 1?urial site of Princess Mishawaka 'on riverbank o' in Lincoln Park; Mishawaka. Planetartumitin:Mishawaka."' (1035) :
"rerrifield pool and skating, Merrifield Park, Mishawaka. Wine making places in southern Michigan, Bronte' etc. in JoneS, Vichigan." (1011)
"fry husband is a'part-time farmer and last year- he bought more land so there was no time availableto,visi-Othese sites, but'I am keeping the booklet for future use. Thank you."' (1111)
1."Things where there is,a little more activity.Flea Market near Notre Dame - (year around). Flea Market at Cedar Lake, (summer). Zoo in Michigan City Light House in MichigA City. Frier dship Gaiden in Mi gap City.Museum in LaPorte.
(1149) . - ) "Shipshewaria'Auction BendixAadsPark,(winter and sumMer).
(116Q) - allt / 4. "Sorry, nq. We slid visit the .Gene Stratton Porter home. ,, which, -isOt too far away, but were,h't particularly Impressed. Y6Taveclone - good jo.15'Of coverrbThear.pysit'es."\_(1153) ,\ 1 4 4 . 1175) . i , . .- " iaces.in Narshall Co." ,(4.30). . - "G shen College Church ?" .(1165) - . "Ma Ina in. South Haven, Michigan:" LX1050) . Bik and hikingaits." (1662)- 00087 o- .....--- , "I'like.tose things 100 mil s radiusofSouth Bend'(or onedaytri likt some-thin s I have read in Mithiana. The Railroad collection at Br n. Old steam engines in LaPorte. 4 AcademyShows." /A1092) -- v o 161chigan City- Inte ational Friehdsh'ip Gardens, Lighthouse Museum."- (1043) "Emphasize the nature trailtat Bendix Woods (black forest, etc.) and: at Rum (marvelous.hardwoodtrees and wildflowers). 'Tour Miles'Laboratory, Elkhart. Tour Viricent .Bach musical inqtrument company. 500 Industrial Parkway, Elkharell -(1023) ° , , . . . "Deer Forest,Coloma'IvIchigan. Bear ,Cave,Bushanan,rMiChigan. Warren Dunes,Sawyer, Michgan." (1027) 4.- . , "Put In Ba.;'Ohits - can be ,done in'one,daywith early'start." (1051) 4:. . . "Chief Menominee statue close to Twin Lakes.Ancilla College (1656) at Donaldson." 4,------.. .1.- ) . . "Public beaches. Large hiking areas. Anyplace for Canoe trips? Bear Cave, Achikpan." (1133) tow . I know "You can add places where swimming can be enjoyed. °. the boy and girl visiting me enjoyed,thepool.., I bqiieve called hierrifield, off, Dragoon Trail. The Thieves Market'at Edison Road "can be added for%those4nterested irr antiques, etc. The 4-,H August'is also great." (1057) "Rendix (1128) k - . . t , r . 6Bertrand,,,IMichian. .01d St: Mary'iCemetery. Cedar Grove Cemetery," Notre Dame. Burial place of Joseph BertrAnd and Pierre Navarre. Notre Dame burialIalace - common #rave 9f PotoAtomie Indians..01d ,Chicago Road west of Niles - very scenic Fernwood. Rangelirie Road, Moles, Michigan. The - Dune's LakeMichigan. Some placesWithin4cling distances orbi'ycieroutes to sites would, be usefdl." (1064) o 9 ° ' "Thie ea,Nuket, Ironwood and Ed.ippn, South Bend.Art Festi- val; N anee, Indiana. Might be interesting to travelers and si seersrto visit some of the wetter historic counties 114 such as V.arionState House- °idlersMonament,SwitzOtland, Brown, Adams, 1,organ, Orange Co'inties ipIndiana. Indiana `4(1169) ., ,. is a great state to fiyeand. visit." "Peer Foreste4Coloma, Michigan:" .(1134)* " 00 Ofiti O loOM4,4 82 "Rum Village." 1113) r "The, Tunes - just to see there was, for us, a memorable experience; Various theaters near isrer Lakes and directions. We often wanted to go, but didn't know the way.", (1141) . "Warsaw Glass Factory (Yr.Dobbins is an exceptional artisan, one of a rare breed still practicing hiscraft)." -(1024) "We are not accustomed to winter we ather'here and did not sightsee as usual in summer due to sickness of mother:" '(1079) ,We didn't,hav th opportunity to visit the places listed4 . We do belong t a C ping Club and are interested in campsites." (1119) "Chicago Trail, U.S. 12. Convent south of Mishawaka. Popcorn, factory in Bremen. Claeys Candy Co.'What,about setting up -s map which w6uld include routesfor Sunday drives." (2) ,15) "Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, Indiana,. Indianapolib " has .many things -gnt Na hville, Indiana. At Kentucky parks, you can visit with a mfa 1;ly at nocharge. Thies is good." (2082) "Lake Michigan beaches. . Factorytours. Yearly shows and . festivals." (2046) C- 1 . . ."Tvreat Rum Village as an interesting and valuableplace in itSelf - not just the site of Storyland Zoo." (2063) "Bird(s Eye Fuseum in Wakarus, Indiana. ghtnlng Dude Ranch at Bass Lake. Old Indian Trall d statue soutlcof Plymouth. Annual events and-celeb' tions and theirapproxi- mate times." (2106)' "I'm not now familiar with any others.41 (2143) "Fore scenic nature 'sights..'Warren Dunes State,Par km (perhaps .out of your area but still closeto South Bend).. .With nos- talgia so prevalent,.- more historicalgrid 'old' thirigs.", (2083), AeStudebaker Park and Museum.- Moresite in Michigan otich Arare near South Bend. The hew light House'Museumin °Mich an -' _4 City. Vuseum'in LaPorte. Places that%afe,open to the public breweries.".' 2048) afortouri such a6- ,factories, bakeries; '4 0: tr. 4 i p .e 83 "Call attention to watch for Southhold Tou rs and the annual . twit. of homes in Mishawaka and South Bend. Mentiar.the Christmas Eve "luminaries" in Mishawaka School and town of Middlebury, we find, is a most interesting little area close enough for a Saturday's 'drive. Ibelieve with` Gasoline being ,,problem, thata section in good family weekend vacation areas And camping close to.South would' be a Sine addition. There are sewral in the Bristol and Middlebury area Arrow- Ilead near Jones7and I believe Jones, Michigan's efforts are, extremely interesting and wonder how much is known about it. Now about'calling attentionto more annigal,actiyities to watch for newcomers. Living.Pictui!es Conceit- at Mishawaka sigh SchCol and such! "' (2087) - "It's OK as is." (8.44) 1 4 "''Rot' thistime." (.2069) "In view of the energy &4i-Anch, iou might consider putting :emphasis on walking tours, hiking and bicycling trips, and canoe-trips, and canoe jaunts. -Re the last, we drbpped a canoe in St. Joe Ri-Ar'at ThreovRivers, years ago, and had anexperience'we still-talkabbial" (2131)\-/N ° ,,ZIAre just hope we will be abl o visit more of these places this sumthe." (2132) !'Planned tours?" (2'072) "Farpler's karket (Eddy and-River). Thieves' Market (Edison. and Ironwood). LaPorte County Locomotive Steam Engine.Society (grotincare north of LaPorte)." (2060) "LaPorte. County." (2059 r . , k ' o "Merrifield Park, Mishawaka. Leeper Park, South Bend'. Bendix, o WoodT.,,C2unty Park. 4 Thieves tlarket' Edison Road." (2046) , 'Tore about Bendix Park, a Wondeiad place to visit and many sports,fly Aishing, skiingl tail 'walks, movies, pipnic, grounds, gifT store, etc. In fact I see nothing, in the book -, -about it..etMore about the Pichian;Dunes infbrmation in book - "Doing the Dunes".", (2013) ' "Warren Dunes State Park a Sawyer." (2017), $.. .0t . ..'Bendix Park. Thieves Market. 1, Farmers Market:" v(2055) ,"Fern Wood,' BuchanWtSome°- psrk,on L ke Michigan." '(2064) I ° . .0 ,. 4.4 -60090 . a. . 84 I "You might' like to take, the trip. from Glenwso d (near,Dowagiac) down the West Valley Road'to Lawton, gxpecially in the autumn. The Colors are lovely and the SMELL of thegrapes 'ripening' can drive you mad. nil mighj wa t to include a trip to some of the wineries at Lawton, P awl Keeler, etc. 'I think Stevensville has.aNwinery.. ant you tot the booklet.' Marvel- ous view from 'top .of Fifield HillQgar Decatur, Michigan." (2033)- - "Fernwood in Niles, Michigan. 'Burger Dairy and other places 0. j which families might tour." (2073) "A listing o#' craft exhibits and craft iairs." , (2075) ;t. "Not really, perhaps_a little more backgroUnd fothe places '"and sites already in the book would be helpful; ome of them I' never heard of and would like to krioir*Iore abou them." (2092) . "Expanded coverage of Berrien County - perhaps Cass, and Si. , "Joseph-inuntieq in Michigan -, would beappreciated." (2101) & . . . "State Parks. Lakes." (20!,a) , *.. 4 ",Studebaker estate in northern Indiana, now a'park.", (2090) c. . - b 14 . "Not at'thia time.* ": (2117)', -. . "Lake kIaxincpCkee,and Culver Military Academy." (2035) "Catarac Fall in.Indiana, (2141 q4 "Lighthouse Museum.at.'Michlian City, Ihdiana. bailey Home- 4 - . stead just off ifighway 20 near Chesterton, Indiana (Filotti Fur Trading post). 4Anti'que Engine plaCe,at Heston, Indiana." 1, , z ,I, . . i _(2104) . .---- 1 - .. 4 "We enjoyed visiting Pr ailkinthuth,:Michiian Very much. 'Jonee, -Michi is another nice, vi-srlDfor a Sat. or.Sun..afterhoon." . . 4 ' 42021 0.- . 4 V C "St. Joseph sites. " 043). . . I 1 . der .. ,.. "Vie are moving to Iowa net 'Cannot make any other sugges- tions." '(3009) "LaPorte Steam-Show." 0( )041)'.. aeendix Woods Park."' (301 ; r °' 4 o 4 .3° 00091-. 85 "Nearby campsites and public beaches (so far we've located only one beach - Betrien Lake, lou0). Also possible places of interest further away (Greefield Village, etc.) listed . by cities: in the Indianapolis area can b9 found 1)...2)... 3)...St. Mary's Academy Erskine House. Michigan Vineyards .and wineries." (3037) "Wineriis. Mention lakes or streams. Tell how to get infor- mation on state, and other mks and recreation areas..".. (3026) , , "Town of Bertrand,Michig;and Indian Cemetery, Vandelia Centerville Covered Bridge, Jones. Site of Fort St. Jbseph and Pierre Marquette. Memorial. The lighted Mausoleumgof little girl loca'ted on Bond St. in Niles. Studebaker Prov- ing ground. Old Niles - Three Rivers Railroad. . 7 a SI O 7 Ir . 7 o /0 Mg AP Ofir092 86 eft 0, APPENDIX C J ".t o r- V. -sr + I O '4 ro. ar 0003 fl a 87 f TABLE 5. *NUFBER OF, RESPONSES BREAKING DOWN THE CATEGCRY "OTHERS" IN TABLE 4 Other Hobbies . Group1 Group 2 Group 3 or Interests Tele'vision 1 0 0 9 Stamps 2 1 0 Jogging 1 6 6 Hikingo 3 0 Afolleyball 1 0 0 A'rt 3 LxSic 6 6 1' Drama 4 0 0 Community 'Ac.tivities 2 - 0 Cther Sports 3 3 Conservation 1 Antiques :, ..6 3 o N Fissions 1 a 0 .,, k E'oatin;7 1 0: 6 F:unting 2 0. 0 -r;icyclina 1 Fl 1 _"' Danoina 3 o r;eneolo.y 1 0 Wrpting : 1 0 0 Rock polishing 0 0 Shelling 1 . jth ''60094 1 ta 88 TABLE.5. Cpntinued Other Hobbies Group , Group 2 Group 3 orInterests f f Photography 3 '0 Skiing 11.4 1 0 4,. ' Flying 1 0 "- fees 2 0 0 Athletic & Convocation :Center .3. 0 0' er..r. 41--e. 'Guns- 0 . . * JA ot6rcycling 0 0 Cooking 3 0 0 1 0 Z a 4 0 Horse . 2 1 Scouting 1 CO Puppetry o 1 Nature o 1- ,0 Pets 0 1 A Decorating 0 1 -V . Hockey. .14 Skating 0 0 1 Totals 58 40 7 89 TABLE 9. NUIBER OF 'RESPONSES BREAKING 7)OWN'Tw,CEGCRY nommERs. TNTABLE 8 PAGE ether GroupL Group 2 Group 3 Activities f :f f. Church 5 3 fames 7 9 5 ovies 6 1 3 5 2 0 'EFting Out 5 4 2 1 Working 2 al; 43' Window Shopping, :4' Reading 2 Cards 8 1 0 Eoating 4 2 , , Television 4 3 o ., i Drama 1 1 der' 0 . School interests a 0 . Zooq, 1 1... 0 Rock hunting 1 0 0 Shelling 1 0 Art Flying Jogging 3 1' e Horses 1 2 1 0 Fee Keeping 1 0 Antiauiri 9 te- 47.1 '4 d. Sr . 0 I 2 I TAELE 9. CONTINUE') L, Others." CrouT 1 croup 2 - -Gr6up 3 f f 'f r)ok.-7 traininc, 1 1" Radio 1 0 Carpentlin,,, 2 0 eiv-44.watchinF 1 0 4 Parole participation 0 0 ` listoribal tours 0 Athletic and Convocation 24112 Cezi.ter 0 0/' Spectator sports k 0 2 0 N Puz-iles 0 0 Intorcyclinp 0 ,1 o . ,ScOut ° o . 1 0 USPUMS 0 1 0` '0 1 0 Puppetry 1 0 ... 2 fruit 'rickin 1 0 Crafts 0 /` 1 11 I LOH n.P 51 4 ( 0 1 0 t. a ; . Cutdoors 0 0 1 Auto Rides . 0 AO 1 Totals 83 48 17 I o 00097 11 la. F 4 91 ... , i . . t.> 4 l a I r . ,, e / 1 . i a 1. I . A APPENDIX D .1 c . r 4. A , '1 X \ A . \ I -1. I % Ow 5 7 _f 1.- ' a Y 4. -...... ,. 00098 . t ..A of THE SITES, ti TABLE 15. AND IF SITES WOULD BE REVISITED NUMBER ,AND PERCENT OF Rr.SPONSES OF' GROUP ONE INbICATING SITES 'VISITED, A R ti ' a Yes -- Rating . '' Revisit : Visited . 4' ' G s F .P , N/R Yes No_1( Site f f f % " f . f: % % f f ' % . . 27 - ' - 48. '19 1 4 18 67 3 11 6 22 Mish. Child MUseuM ° 2 21e 2 30 30 0 " 2 10013 5O -0 00 00 0- 0 2 100 0 0 0 0 First Shot Marker 19 / . 3 2 -3 2 3 27 75 4 11 . 5 14 Battell Pa k 36 32 7 '57 ip 61.7 22 61 .:- 4 :.. 85'' 1 5 o --' 0 174 81 2 10 2 10 21 19 12 33 1 , ' St. Jbe Cat h. Church, - 0 0 0 0 0 \ o -124 88- , 1 g6 1 6 Beiger Home 16 14 10 63 6 -37 ' ' ° .,.. ° 0 0 0 0 0 11' 85 , 0 0 2 15 Audubon Soc Bird Sanc 13' 12 10 77 57:23 . 0 Eberhart-k mm Home 10 9 ) 3 * 30 '3 30 1 10 0 o 3 Jo 6 60 o 0 4 ho 100 Center Complex. 68 61 , 34 50 g8 41 4 6 0 0 2 - 3 `58 85 i. 1 9 14 Studebaker Hist. Soc. 28- 25 14- 50 14 50 _ o- 0 0 0 0 0 23 82 '7-2 7 3 11 County-City Bldg. 52- 46 - - -.9 - 17 _...28.. 54 12 23 2 4 l 2 34 65 ' 13 11 :21 houseSt.qchuyler Joe Co ifmtic ax Home ..urt- 4512 4011 7 16, -1114 50 24 53 11 24 1 8 2 0 04 01 o-2 p 29 9 6475 03 07 13 3 2925 0 TABLE 15" CONTINUED ' -r Site VisitedYes ti Rating P N/R Yes Revisit No N/R ' % 4 140 36 '22 . 14 35 3 1 2 33 83 2 5. 5 12 So.Tippeeadoe.Place Bend Art- Center 38 34 13. 3455 18 47 4 11 8 0 0 3 8 3 89 ' 3 3 ,8 Navarre Cabin 37 -3 k8 21- 57. 11 30. 0 2 2 . 5 20 54 11 30. :6. 16 HoratioI Chapin-Home 6 0 o, 4 7 0 0 3, 14 2, 29 1 57 2.29 CityBartlett Cemetery nouse,_., 261 23 41 3 1229 13 8 5657 .6 1 23 7 " 0 (0 0. 0 41 7 .18 ;1 6979, /4. 3:514 ':.74 15 7. 'Powell HouseN Ind .His t.Soc .Museum 49 5 .4413 'I3 47 7 19 0 39 0 -2 5 33 h 60 40. 0 53 2010 7 5 3382 o9 601.0 19 1.7 18 UniversityI. U. S. B.of N. D. 87go 7854 5026: 5747 2527 45'29 21 2.2 0 0 10 4 11 7' '46 72. 8377 51' ,1 8 14 9 15 16 So.BendSt. Mary's Symphony, College 1754 48 5 1032 59 17 -3 1EV31 1 62 . 0 b o0 34 .18 8 - 47 10 .1 59.87 41', 24 2 36el '18 T. O ea 4 .t/ TABLE .15 . CONTINUED 11. Site. Visited. Yes . Rating Nf,R Yes Revisit No i NYR 27 24 7 % 15 f 56 0.f o of 0 5,f 18 :LaSalle Laming Site 26 . Council Oak Tree 46' 141: 12 26 25 . 54 1 3 7 0 11 6 13 '19- 7o 'hi 7 15 5't 1126 3 '34 &. 3, LaSalleAvalon MonumentGrottO 's - ).1 .1010, :9.. 30 9 -3 7 2770 0 0 10 90 02 18 0 56 a 6045 3. 27 :3 '2130;' . '1 4 36 Moseberg House 3 ' 3 1 33 1 X33 0 . 0 1 33 1: 31 0 2 67 77..69 22 29 42 55 7 9 2 3 .** 44 5 62 40 5 2.4 Potawatomi.Park. Zoo' 87-- 7f:1%;.'', 28 32 147 54 a 7. 8 ..2 2 73, 8481 5 6 9 10 - HamiltonMorris Conservatory Meth. Chtirch /51%146 5. 37 3 6073 10 20 10 20 00 -0 0 04 °'8' o 4 '8086 . 0 0 17 2014 ,- Ambrose 'Pierce House o.1 0 d., 0 ,o o ,o' o o 0 0 - 0 0 Bonneville Mill . 34 .39. 16 47 2 ..135 3 2 6' 28 82 1 1 100 Grave' of .4inv.. Tuffs , .17 " 15 8 47 -5 29 2 12 Q -2 12 114 82 2 12 a TABLE 15- A CONTINUED. 0. '") Rating Revisit -. ni ca, .Visited f E % ?'% % % -7YZ4-7- f % f Nb -%- f N/R. % ° Site of Old Ft. Beane 6 %5 . f0 0 3 50 2 33 s 1 .12 f 0f 0 1 1 4 -67 141 1221 -OxG6shen Bow ParkMill Race -Dam 3719" ',33 17, 20 4121 514 13 9 35147 33.4 8- 16- 0 e.0 0. '13 16 3 3113 6881487 2 11 50. 14 11 kriders Friend. Garden 15 13 14 I 8 53 1 6 0 0 2 13 13 .. 0 2 13 Amish Acres . 27, 28 140 15 21 1 1 "' 7 10 46 66 11 16 13 ..18 -6..H.Bea'rdsleyBaarddley StatueHome 70'1610 114', 9 .19 n 3' -19' _* -40 LiO t 6 3$, 0 0 3.2 1210 68 60,50 \ 1 10. 5 31 3 391921 . 5 31 0 0 RughBristol Memorial OperiT46164' -Museum tc_- 24._21 21 g 19 11 52146. 89 14333 .0. 0o, o0' o0 ,,1 5 21 5 17 81 1 5 53 14 St.John's. Epis.Ch.Br: 6 2 29 3/ 143 1 lit 0 0 y 1 114. p. 4 7057 10 ° 4, 29 Ft.St.Joe.,Berrien Spr.Mue7ir-Wiles Ct. House 20 18 LI ?.°7 25 35 10 50 2 ,50. 0,,0 00 00 00 31 1525 14 3 75 1 A' 225 0 .20 o O O 'TALE 15 'CONITMD 0 I; 00. xY Revisit 2Vidited Yes . Rating; 0. Yes - No A' J f o s f % ' f % f % f % f 6 % f % e. f %' , c.. Cook ,Niiclear Center - ° 35- 3 10' gi 2 --or o 0 0i 2 ' '17 7 88:77 0-.6- 13 0 51 1210 P . Pk: St. Joe 63 a 3 yr , o 66' 0 0 6 , . 6 -4\ lb 5 .4 O O 0 0 I 0. 0 . ANDTABLE IF SITES.WOULD BE REVISITED 16 . '- NUMMI AND PERCENT OF RESPONSES OF GROUP IWO INDICATING SITES VISITED, A e RATING OF THE SITES, ' Yes ,G . , Rating N/R 4 Yes Revisit ,..943 NA/ Sites. Muteum 12Visited 6 50 5 42 1 F 0 0 9 75 17 1 8 Mish.First Shot Marker Child. - 3 3 0 0 .1 331 1 \St., 33 *, 0 0 1 33 0 9 ?1 33 2 67 214 27 3 13 12 _ 0 0 1 4 14 , 58 3 43101-7---?9 ' - BattellBeigerSt. Park Home Joe Catholic.Chur. 12114 1316 .8.5 36 63 - 25 50-43 & 33i, 1 7 4 0 O.,0 . '1 g 114 9 1.0 7 5083 20 1/4 0 52 3617 -AudubonEberhart Soc. Bird Kamm San Home . 7 8 42 6i.57 "3. 437 0 00 0 0 0 .00 00 - .4, /- 6 5 8656 .1 2 11422 ° 02 22° 0 100' Center Complex 146 9 5110 . .26. .57- 22 78 3 6 0 0 2 ..4:.--" 4 35 76 1 2 10 22 Y-- . . Studebaker Hist...Soc.:- 29, 21 8 ' 42 1511 33 58 ' 0 , o 0 cs,0 .P 05 15 , 1 4 7 4 3 1516 2 3510 ' ISt.JoeCounty-City Ct. Courthouse Bldg; 33 38 , 7 21 16 4763 Q 63 17 0 3 0 17 5750 5 17 ' 11 8 26, Schuyler- Colfax Home , 30 7 33 8 . -3 5: 17 43 19 3 43 0 10. 0° 01 0 Z ;1 .14 7' ./P 5 71 2 29 * 0- 0 ' ,,,. A ,' O C .441 . a .e a5W . TABLE 16 .. . CONTINUED .1 f , , ti t . Yes P . Revisited ites. Visitpd. % G .Rating .:f F % P. % N/R % Yes -% No % NiR % (`Tippecanoe Place ' 1923 .21 f 26' ' 11-f 586 26 94 3921 - 13 13,, 5 f'0 40 3f 16 .s*. 19 15 f 8379 3f2 " 16 9 fV. 59 . NavarraSo.Horatio Bend &big' ChapinArt bentei. Home 8 e 9 1 102'13, 18 5 6260* 09 30 0 tl 4,20 18 25 *3.61 -53 2 25 10.3-48 13 311 38114 BartlettCity' Cemetery House 20 :22g .01 5'.0 11 6 5567 141 2011, '0 1 11 0 4.1 .1120 15 2 -22 75. , b 4 2044 3 33 5 , Museunt 30 , 4 334.13 '`O 3.1 .36 1 , 8 15 3 50 -` 2 7. 0 2 o 0 12 78 .A J 80 51 42 3. 5 17 PpIrell House . '.32 36 ' 9 af 2 8 2?-5 1,2 1 3 0 17.. 0 2 6 26 81 1 3 54-'33 16 \I. U. S. tiniiierM.St. Mary's College sity of N.D. ,064. 71 35 - 39 214' 4353 122120 .343363 32 56 . 0 °0 0 -6 6 17 9 . .52 24 - 69 81. 12 62 11 9 17.*25 f S.. B. Symphony 1/4 5. 38' 6 46 0 .0 0 0. 2 16 8 . 62 1 C 8 4 30 a 14:41!' fr ..:. v . ° aZ Te-r- \ -G - Rating - Yes !Revisit No NiR Site . Visited ,f % f ,E - -% f ,% z-:,$., F- % f P % f Nlit % f % f % % LaCouncil Oak Tree Salle Landing Site 320 .1 22- 39, 11`3'1 3 15, 15 _43 8 40 --s6 6 30,17 1 ., 35 2 10'6 23 .9 6645 65 39114 - 5.25°f7 20 La.-14.11eAva ld Grotto. Mokumenttt , 14 16 , 0 . , 8. 57 21 1 7 2. . V.t, 8 57 24 29:" 2 2 24 Mossberg,-149u#,Story land Zoo- .. 9 -' 10 _ 0 . 25 5056 ° , 3 '°0 2 22,''0 01 11 0 .6 1 11 0 i5 .25 56 2- 50 22 1 2225 PotawatomiPark Zoo ,.. 58 64 17 29 3130 ,5053 - . 6 - -10 6 . . 1 .2 ' 3 5 48---133 70 , 5-1 - 8 2 13 9 1522 g 3 G '4 ' 3 23 1.5', 0 6 21 MorrisHamilton ConserSratory Meth. Church p 29 .32,,,,,. N1,, 20 9 ti 05 ff 0 17 1.1 20 1 20 0 -, ,,,_ . 11,,20 4 80. 1 20 0 . o. -o Bonneville'Ambrose Bierce Mill Molise . 5- 6N 1 ®` 'I .0 .--0 .*2 4o .1-100 , ,, - ,.0 '0 - . ; Q 0 0 2 0 . 8 loo o 0 0 0 - Grave - of` Wm. Tuffs 12 14 13 4 31.: 25- , 25 --.. 7 " 3 \75-58 \ . 0 0-0 0 00 0 17 0 3 67.75 11° 25 03 -25 , G ; gat TABLE 160 ' cONTNUED' rr S ,. r`r. . --. t T ' Site 'Visited 'Yes . 0 Rating ?'' 7 --...;: % MR 4% ..) Yes Revisit % No. % . N/R . ,Site Old Ft, Bpane f3 3% fO %^0 R- 3f {l00 , % . f0 <5%.o' lo f o fo ---O f1 33 f1 33 f ..1' % 33 \ i of 0 Gosh. Mill Race & Zara Park 8 .9 -1 22 18 . '-'t3 )38 4-: '.36 '2 3 252? 0 00 1 ,12\', - 3'7 38 64 325'18 38' 2 225, 18 s. AmishKriderOx Boir Acres, . ti Friend. (lard. r 3 20 7-- 47 33W- 53 -1120 Ii1 , 97 N 6.12. 1813 7. \- 1130 a .73 65 --:-.4-- 83 ,20. 17 1 17 7 - , \6.-, 16 35 .. .8 Dr.B. Beardsleykome. , o o l i., 50 o o 0 o 4,-, ''. 0 0 .., %,1o0 , s Beardsley Statue o 1 150 100 0" 0 0 0 , o o - -.., -o ._ 0 o'!-1 '100 co'.- . r. Bristol Opera House . . 22. 0 q 3 33 0 0 0 0.*, \ , 6. 67 2, 22 0:'1 o 11 .k--..----, ) . Wish Memorial Museum -2 "O . 4 44 .. 0 1 0 - o o St.John's Epid:Ch.Br. .'0 oi-:-,-e... 0 01 10 60 . 00 \.,. 0'0 o0 o0, , 10 ioo 6 o 0,0 1 100 Ft.St.JoeBerrien Mu;.. Niles Spr.c Ct. Boude -( 91 4112 -5,.._.-i0 ;63 45 .. ut 0' t, 0 1. 12 0 .1 -12 2 9 01 5 -v. i a 16 5(63 73. 32 3/ 9 0 18 0 f -C) O yrtt () 0 0 N% 0 a TABLE 16 CONTINUED ; t-e . (.) , "r? - G t1_ F P NR . Yes Revisit s No ' N/R A f f f % f % f % f '-Ft.Mituai Pk. St.Cook Joe., Nuclear Center 24 1. 1775 1 47,14- 13 2 33. -2 033,2 ;4,6 24 0775 f) 23 33 9 05' 0 84 4. 440 1. .c. . , , A A O or. . O V11 W At.,^ . a o p . 0 4 0 I 1-1 15- 0 " t al0 .1 . 1 1 r 1 r- , TABLE.AND . 17.'16.116gRAOTISITES; PERCENT OF RESPONSES OF GROUP THREE INDICATING SITES VISITED, BE r. A RATING OF THE SITES," Visited Yes Rsiting. F 44/R Yes .Revisit ,No. . N/R Sites: 3f % -1 33 % 1f 33 % 1f 33 % :0, - 0 0 . f % f0 .%b. 0 %0: Mi.sh Child. Museuni. :First 3,100' Shot Marker. O 0 -0 '. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 >0 . 0 V 0 Batten Park . 3-6 18 as 2' 33 ;ti l 67 0to 0 00 -0 0 00 , :ol 0 61002 67 1 33 0 0 '.-0 0 tr pt ger ,ACene CatholicSoc.; Chuz:c Sanc.l 02 069 O3 100/ 0 1.0A-0- 50 3.2 50 0 0 0' 0 O1 50 0' 01 """ 50 U 0 00 EherhartAudubon Kamm Rome Bird 2 *6 ,o'.o o 0 .2 100d 0 0-00 0 0 0 o,o.. 1 5o a: so --- . . 0 o'- 0± 0 o 10OcCeizter Complex 27. 82 14 16 59 7 26 3 Iv 0 0 11.. 25 , 20 '74"2 .,1*-- 4 0 -6 .2 ,5j422 stU debaker Hisi..Soc t 114 1s212 31 25 1 2; 5 3625. 0 0 I& 29 8 5759', '0 - 2 114- 29 . Courthduse 8 24 1 1221, 2` 143. 38 1 12 d, 0 3 38 3 38 1 12 .4 4 50 . , chuylerSf;.' ColfaxJae ot. -Home 1 .3 O 0 J 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100 0 d 0 " 41; M " a ' I Y;'1.-.--7 4 P 4,6 " fp- Sites Visited Yes-, . E %- Rating F % . P % N/R --Revisit go -N/R Tippecanoe:Place..' - 9 ...... 33 f3 .. 33 f0 0 fO ' 0 3f 5 56 . 3 34 ,,So. Bend-Ant Center'';'.,";.5 J-- ' '). ch- ; 14. is:. c 1 20 ;43 60 0 Jr!v. .0 1 20 0 33to 5: 100 0. o 0 0 *. :.:,,;- Navarre; Cabin- ,iti,,,,,,,-;= .,.. , -, - 12 ...-.0 0 I- 75 --) , d3.4~' 25 q 0.o - o, o o 25 2 SO 1 ;25 - '' 0 o 0 ,iliattin HouSe . - , . J 0 0 :'0' 0 0 - 0 .9 o Bartlettiiciri4O; ,house is , ., ,.. 2 ' 6 ' 0 * 1 0 2 10O- o o o. o o o.0- 1 .50 0, -0 -0 1.50 tt:\ Cet*ttistSr? - , 2 - 6 50 1 5o 0 0 0 0 .0 , 0 0 1 50' - , . ;6 . .3 ' 1.50 IndNist.Sa .Museuni.,, , , 18 1 rf 1 33.50 .0 0 1 17 5 83 02 0 17 ,Pa*iii:Honse . :..: ,. 9 0 ,0 _ 0 o .o- 0 67r 1 33 1. W. S. 13,,i j3 2615 79/45 -. ,2 13 3410: 67 514 1 33 O 21 87 . 12 '80, -0 1., 07 42.4,13 15 U0iierSiti-.lc of N.D. '? Mary' s College 15. 1:5 I 9 35 5 33 7' 147 7 1 7 *- 1222 '8580` 14 1 '-!7 u.2 13' St B. 4iiphony 5 2 40 2.40 0 0 01, 7 0 1 20 80 0 0 1 20 430 CONTINUED c ;' 4, (PI j Rating Yes ..F , Visited,. 54, _Revisit 0 0.'.'1.. . ''l , "O.,: 5 r.y, 1.` %- . . '. .J ":. .: r '1"'"f I NA44 . x...... , f-- f 1 % ., .. $ t ' .. :LaSalle ;ending Site Tree'. . f 3. 9 G ,0 . 1.2 67 ,. . 'if 33: ot, ,,..9 0. 5;4: 0 ilci0:. ; % 0 ,:` 'Council:LaSalle:Monument:. -Oak 4O 12. 0 ::-0 ? -..0 O, \ 0 . ;25 0 ,, 1 ZS,. 0 ''.0'. 0 ,': ;:0,.,-,b - .. AyalonGrOtto 1 L . .. ,o-, 0 j 0, '101 ., , Mosaberg , 5' j.5 1 20 .- . li'3 .60 ,..1 'le 0 0 1 20 :-- 0 -' r0 ,0 . 0 :0 StorylandPotawatomi Zoo- Park Zoo - 22:/114 3 24 678- 14 1 5 0 0_ 1 5 . 5 Morris COnservatory 26 79 8 31 12 46 05 19' 0 4 01 04 0 80 1223 100 .(88 00. 0 ,0 3 12 0 HamiltonAibrose Meth.Bierce Church &Use. .12 .36 O0t ,- Q6 50 o E-O 5 042 ) d Cid .o o o 0 o0- 00, -0 0 '0 -AO .0rave of Wm..TuffsBonneville. Mill o2 o60 0 .00 o0 01 50so '1 0 50 00. 00. 0m 0 0 0 0 O o *1..50 0 0 01 50 0 .' e L 41'0,rf rt. tr TABLE -17 _ boritiNuEp Site -E 0 Rating. F P NA les Revisit ". , No.' Hirt SitWf Old 'Ft. Beane O 0 ,0 o 0- 0 0 0 0 .9 0 l00 00 00 .9x Gosh.BowKrider's Park Mill RaceFriend. & Dal?' Gard. o.2 06 O 0 0 0 02 Apo Q 0 .0 0 0o -0 0 o 100 0 o02' 0 0. .6 o I. Amish'Acres 3 l 100 0 0 0 0 29 .; 1 .Dr..A. Beardsley Home- -17 ! 52 . 3 18 8 17 5 29 1 6 .0 0 11 65 05 0 6 d Beardsley Statue 1O 30 0'0 o0 o;of 0o 1o' 100 '6- o0 0 0 0 0 0o 1 100 0 0 RushBrist010pera Memorial Mdseum House O 0 OZ 0,o 0 o-.0, 0o o . o 0 0b 0o 0o 00" 0 0 0 '00. O.0 Ft.St.JoeSt.Johnta Museum,Epis.Ch. Nile Br. -2 OO o 2 100 o 0 0 '0 0 0 0 . 20 100 0 0 Q0 '0 0 .0o 6 . . Berrieii.Spr, 0t. House 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 100 0oo 0 0 0 0 0 1100 0 o * ( a t, 1/4.n0 , - . 've TABLE 17 CONTInUM a V L. Yee E 0 Rat P Zug_ Revisit No Site a Viaed %, .% f % f- r '% Ni?.r % f % f % f NA._ %. -2. ' - Cook Nuclear Center 81 3 50 0 0 25 Q Oh. *17-12' O - 1 12. 7 87 0 1 12 0 0 Pk. St. Joe. 0 ` : 0- a e- ' 1 100 0 0 0 1 lop r 1 44. a. . V 4^ 10.. 0I" 4 . TABLE 18 ,NUMBER AND PERCENT. OF RESPONSES OF ALL THREE...GROUPS INDICATING SITES VISITED, ,A RATING OF THE ... . SITESi'AND IF SITES WOULD gEREVI$ITED . . Sitei 4 Visited Yes 1 E 9 Rating NAL 4 Yes. Revlsit No N/R Mich. Child. :Museum f .18 % 15 f = 36 % 19 .1/45 % 7 . 17 % 0f 0% f1 % 2 30 f 71 %, f5 12 %. 17!f. 17 % FirstBatten Shot Park Marker --42 5. 2138 2 12 o 18 0 38 3 5860 11 1 1720 '2 0 30 1 20 5 147 2" 4671 71 1120. 2- 40 St Joe Catho1i.C. Churc 66 .16 13 .314 2 5 . 1 2 5 26 68 5 13. 12 ,18 7 -19 Bolger Home Sane. 30 13 2018 53 60 10 :33 1. 3 0 3.0 1 3 25 83 2 . 7 3 10 Audubon' SoCaixti . 20 9 14. 70 211 12 6 30 -1 0 0 0 00 30 .0 114 1217 .57 85 .13 114; 5 62 1029 Eherhart100' Kamta Hare Center CacaPlex Soc. ilia 6d 21 9 76.545 45. 50 57. 10 .7 5 Oo . 0 0 15 24 113 80 3 2 25 18 . StudeblikarMisi..Countir4aty Bldg . . $1 21 1923 19 4626... -46 53. 23.4,=3. 23 2 2 2 - 10 5939 76 60 14 5 .3.0 114 26 7 1426 SchuylerSt Colfax Home .JOe Ct. Courthouse 49 42 20 351- 9 - 13. 16 8 40 46 55 .. 15 1 18 5 0.3 4 ))4 16 -5, 7 1549 5975 : 29 1011 25 3 15'30 . a e 4 a ' - . TABLE la- .CONTINUED - 4:to.1.*Iti,1741,;70,.. . tea * Revisit . , . . Site Visited % - :Z % % F % % f N/11 % f Yes %' f No %. f % . . 36 53 4 6 0 0 7 10 53 78. 6 9. 9 13 . 68. 29 .t: 'Tippecanoe Place ...... r . f f gl 31 Art Center 28 20 45 11 -2 7 11 58 88 :3 5 " 5 - 7. Horatio`So:Naiarre -Band Cabin House 71.6615. 30 6 16 30 87 -.9 60 42.30 21 70 30 0 10 -3 07 42 27 3 37 26 40 23- 4 3227' 5 3316 la* . Bartlett House Chapil '25. 11 ' 4 16. 16, 64' , 2 8 , 1' 4 2 8 13 52 7 28. 5 20 -CityN. Ind Cemetery .HiS t .Soq .MUseum 85 3620 35 .5 .4110 ,' 3725 5244 lr 21 5' 6 . 0 0 f 88 17 '9 6934 61 71 g'1 17 1 15, 6 1812 ) Hduse , 30. 13 vg - 7 : 4 ' 11 37 9 13 .8 27 16 53 6 20 I. U. S. -B. . 107 46 57 93 14, If '' 0 30 4. is .0 -7x,--7 84 78 7 7 16 15 Univeroity of .N. fl l';-1.7T, 39 .36 53 .- -,,0 :18 3.6 *.' '''"Ci 1 .$1/ is W4 44 ' 52'',93 ' 53 50 .60 - 31436 .35 '---.6 4 3li 1. :.b 1 11 10 83 80 5I - 24 r 4 .17 29 '8 1617 S. B. SymPildny , is.; 17 49 11 31 1 3 0 0 6 17 -22 63. , )) , 1. CO 0 4; . TABLE 18. CONT J. Yes Revisit Site Visited' -% -1 f P` f .13 Rating K P N/R -f Yes % f No % f N/R - %_ LaSalle Lanang Site 50. 21 10 20 25 50' 7f 14 m f1* t-2 f% 7 114 29 58 9 -16 18 Council Ofik....-Aree' 12 24 114 LaSalle Monument . 85 214 '36 10,, 25 3 1229 ' 15. 6341' 148 .710 12 . 3 12 11 141 28 89. 11459 58 lir 5 21 12 5 21 Avalon-Grotto .25 . 11 2 ',8 11 414 - 6.214 3 la 3 11412 12 2 48 7 28 - 6., 24 143 Mossberg House 3 . 3 43 86 3 .143 16 :10 0 0 30 02 81 5 29 .2 29 3 lei - Potiwatoilii ParkStoryland Zoo tOcT 156.67 - 45 '28 54 14 144123 8478 1Q 6 46, = 25 ' 171 - 73 53 31 -20 90 53 22 18 11 2 - 6 79. 86= 0- .0.:.13 14 ' -Morris Conservatory '63 68 1 : 1 CY 1.0 - '8 9 ' 8 80 1 '10 1 10 , AmbroseBierceHamilton MettliChurch Hoube , .10 92 3,00 14 5 50 1 10 2 '20 _1 10 1 10./. -7 l 0 . ! 0 1 59/ ,2 1. 1 50 1 50 0 ,0 0 02 140 0 36 6 9 '19' BonnevilleGrave of Wm:,Mill Turfs 14821 20 9 19 9 14043 20 42 8 38 11.2-10 8 -1 o 0 2 10 8 81 3 14 '1 5 \00 ' ' 44 Tr w.11. CONTINUED t. TABLE 18 41.:;:r ' . 4 I ^ Site(' ' f. 1,1 Rating P V .N/R Tea Reyisit No Site of ; ,Beane 9 4 r E o% 6 67 d 2 P 22 1f' 11- % 0 6% 2 22 s5 56 . 2' 22., _.. Old rt. 29 12 12 41'1' " 7 I 24 .0 'O 3.14 16 55 7 .24 . .Gosh. MillCrideri Raceex & aDam, FriendeGarden,n 0 Bow:Park .! . :22 116 17 -.35 6 1.Y 0 0 3 6 38 79 4 . -8- .6 21 -33 Ariish 133* 57'4831 2 13.. - ':38' 29 8 26' 15,148 38 25 4.13 19, 61 143 13 3 10 10 8725 '81 4, 155 214 3 1810 -..3 22 17 9 I. -it,. Bearcialiy,Hozne . .4' 1-g:;4:52, lc 33 42 _ 2 --6- 6 50 3 25 . 3 257 :13ristOl7Beardtley. 0Periti ,Stat Howie , 18 3.14 8 3 3.7 6 '33 36 3-7 .39: 9 00 0 2" 11 15 25 '76 414 7' 39"': :17 6-' . .6. 18 -Rut&St.Jokix. :1440itialMuse: . 22.9 8 1113. 39 122 5o .3.0. 3 15 0 0 o Cio 1 .5- 18 14 22 1 5. 3 11I' Itiaatun,Ep Nilee Br. -3 16 3625 , 22 '38 50 01 '12 0 02 5 : 4 2. 25 9 12 . 73 50 , '3712_,/4, . 9 -8 3 Se 18 :S Ct. 'House '44 19. * Berrien 6 . :" 1 1 13 "2.15 7'.514 . ? 2 '15 8, . .8 '8. 62 '5 A o - . , o O TABLE 18 COWTMED . Visited,. Yes % % 0 Rating 1.1 N/R es %Re o % 'Book Nuol,e3ar Center ."*., 88 f 37 '63. 72 f 16 f % ,..f 6 0 0 " i4-f 68 f 77 10 11 0 10 . Ft. Miain3./5c. St. Joe. 15.. '6 `6 40 5 )3 '2 I - 0 9 2. 3 64 O LI .73 a 2 ':3-P°. . 0 t7f s; 8 2 0 4' 13 %' O ° e 4, , I a . 04' iser "';.fr 0 .. 1 , \ o p tr I 7' I iJ , i J . , r 00119 . . .. UNIVERSITY" PSUTHBEND ,113. INDIANA, . .i. 1121 NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD 6 ,. 4 SOUTH REND.,,INDIA.NA' 46615 . DIVISION, OF EDUCATION , TEL. NO. 219- -282-2341 Dear Friend: Earlier this year you were mailed 'a questionnaire dealing with your use of'and reaction to the bqOU.et Family Tours of Michiana. HavIng received your questionnaire we believe you...would be interested in 'knowing the results of,the study.- A i Over 150 of therespondentSpn4icated that they'had visited 4 places of interest in the area. Nearly two-thirds of them listed Family Tours 43f Michiana A%-ti!Wsoukce of information. It is hoped that this-booklet,r.wk4 ,'644*Inuetoplayan' important role in-helping:+members of 'the MTchfOk. community gaih a better understanding and appreciation otthearea in which we live. , Now - for a fewlacts that Were .learned in response to the. questions: _- 15 percent of the respondents hadlived In this area Aboui , -,between%ohe'and fiVe years while over 65 peicent of them had, lived here 11 or more years. A majority-of,the respondents (60 percent) had between three and six members ir=egeir family. :Their chief interests (hobbies) 0 werereading,*sightseeing, trave1cand,sewing. In additiOn over 90 Percent reported tfiht they,enjoyed"- watching' T.V. together as a family. ',- 1( Whenasked now tliey spent theirl'vacationsa.-majority responded that theytraveled, a large number repOting that,they visited with . relatives. Many reported that they went camping while others said that theyspent .their vacations at.home. ' When askedhow they 'learned Of places of interest to' visit in the Michiana area they responded that they Darned of sites I, of interest from friends (59 per cent), from the newspaper (54 . percent) and from the booklet (43 per cent). Many persons said that they /earned of'these planes of interest from May differeht ,Sources. It .is hoped that the booklet Family Tours of Michiana will `- continue to play a'role in helping yOu and.the members of your family irgain a better understanding of the area it whi'h you live. -\Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Chafles R. DuVall Associate1,1Professor 00120. 1,Ift r 1117 4 .i . ______1i.0 qt. , I . , , : P , 4 a 1 \ -,4. r 1.1 ,i s , __,A - 1, . , , .,..., Farnily- Tour. \- Q cv; ; re ' .? '. I A , o- 0' ' . , Edited by l'ehaKle's, R. Du\r,a11,: P,h; , . ; 1 APublicic'ervice of I' . indiana Univetsity,, at Scluth Bend ' *c , and .... 0 .- , . TheThational Bak and Trust Compan c '- \ .of South Bend : 4, , c =,. ,.. . . "+. 0 "4, - 122: 4, yrc 1 I tXiClupt.CiflouDe t , I . The mission Of Indiana University F. at South' Bendis:twofold: to )f. educate and to serve p, e commurilty./Seldfni&those goals bind so neatly' as in this booklet. litgathefing the raw material for thebook,- JU,§134racruate students liarned the methodology ofresearch. in, using the ,b04, famtlisti wilt have do oppbroittnityto 14arn much about the heritage -of the region theAtitabit, Andwe believe the, lack be a trite service to every familiinterestedin,doing,thingStogether..,. 1-(-- History is not only the_.vast, globUf paflaiama of greatand crucial events. It is also a myriad, of small, familiar 0 house, a ;fleeting place,a 'ceiner:eriY2 , Illitory is all about us: This booklet tells wheretolook. , Lester Id.Wolfson I Chancellor 'Indiana University at SouttiHend 2. \., , , t , , "10 t , " ,,,, 1 001 1 23 .Jmitifi +r, )/ Michian'a c . ...4,;/. <, .. J'...,,. , r, 4 s' . 4/ ' '4'..1,' --7 ..0 0 This book has been compiled in the hopetnat --- , you will use it to take -i,'- short tours of.your own MiChiatiaarea withyour family. Educatts, .4o 4) r - knci),v that Children whoconieta'SCOOliyitifa' laiipreciationof their !.,';'f. cultural heritage and a sensef belorilingto their own family gave a . ,, r bet ter chance of achieving scho 6 INDEX t. J. r 1 i1INDIANA ' Page MICHIGAN Page , .. I, Y ' ,Mishaviaka 2,3 -,St. Joseph County : ,19 5Soutligend 4-10 ,I..,,,perrien County 20 -. Elkhart County ..,,,' 11-14 Cass Cniinty 20 . Lagrange County, , A-- 14 ' . t,-- . KoSciusko County 6-,c.., 15,16 4.,_, LtaPorte-CRuntx. (,16,17 , MarShall County 17,16 tt , O . V t, 0:/: 120 1, 6 ; MISHAWAKA *fa MISHAWAKA CHILDRENIAUSEUM MISHAWAKA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. This museum contains five exhibit rooms of pioneer,'Indian, foreign, and science displays. Hours : Monday through Friday,1 - 5 p.m. ;,Saturday, 2 - 4 p.m. after Labor Day Jo Memorial Day. Location:. 410 Lincoln Way East, nte Mishawaka: Parking is behind the YMCA, which is located next .: doorAto the museum. FIRST SHOT MARKER. This marker honors Sgt. Alex Arch, a native of South Bend, who was in charge of Battery C, 6th Field at Artillery, U. S. Army, when that 'battery fired the first shot dis- charged by Abet-jean forces(AEF) in France during World War 1. The shot was fired at 6:05 a.m1 onAct. 23, 1917. Located at 615 Lin- - coln Way East, Mishawaka. ; a 4 BATTELL PARK. This park featttres a beautiful rock garden F.' centered around steps Which lead to the .banks of the St. Joseph ;giver. Located'on MishawakeAve four blocks west of Main St.in Mishawaka. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLICCHURCH. This ediface, completed in 1893, houses the oldest ROman Catholic congregation in Mishawaka. The stained glass window.Of the Last Supper was exhibit&l.in 1893 at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, then. moved to its present location. The butternut communion rail was hand-caryed by local craftsmen. Located at the corner of 3rd and Mill Sts. in Mishawaka. 2 1. 121 MISHAWAKA 1111111.11. = 7 4 J. HEGER HOME lc BEIGER HOME. This is the homof.the %tiger family, who were involved with the industrial growth of Ball Band in Mishawaka. The 22 roonmansion was erected about 1909, of limestone. It is opened . periodically .during the Southhol Tour of Homes. Located at 517 tE7 - Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka. - AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRD SANCTUARY. Open Sundays; 1 toS p.m., June 1 to Sept. 7. For guided tours, call Elmer Kozak, Presi- dent, 291-2830. No picnics. Located on Clover Trail, one-half mile south of Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka. . EBERHARTIKAMM HOME. Built about 1903 by E. G. Eberlict, who was closely,identified with the Mishawaka Woolen Mills, it is now used'is alifofessional office building. Can be viewed froin the street, but is not open for visitation. Lociied at 402 Lincoln Waif . East, Mishdwaka. 100 CENTER COMPLEX:A unique setting for quaint shops is the e, old KaMin's' Brewery.. Browse through the Leather *Banana,, - B4kiger's-Art, Peddler'i Wagon, Earth Designs, Ken's Den, Gallery 100, Primrose. Antiques, Ms. Eve's Boutique, Candy Barrel, Toy Soldier, Pier 1 Initoorts,- and the Stable. Eat at the Ice House Res- taurant or the Feed gag Snack Bar, and see movies at the Boiler House Flix Twin Thealers. Located in the 700-block of Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka. . 122 I '; SOUTH BEND STUDEBAkER HISTORICAL SOUTH BENDCOLLECTION. When the Studebaker, Corp. moved its math offices from South Bend,41 left ito the citythe administration building and the vehicles in theold Studebaker Museum. Then Mayor Lloyd Allen turnedover the responsibility of the colfection to Lloyd Taylor. Enlistingthe aid' of the Studebaker Driver's Club, Mr. Taylor began to workOn the . restoration and display of the collection. The collection is divided 3 into three general "categories: horse drawn vehicles,military, vehicles, and automobiles. A few of themany exhibits are the Lafayette Carriage, the Lincoln Carriage, ConestogaWagon, tfie Weasel, Studebaker Electric (1902), and the1939 Champion. The Museum, which is located at thecorner of Lafayette and Bronson Sts. (rear part of the School Administration Building),is open to the public, free of charge, on the first Sunday of eachmonth, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Special tours for groups may be scheduled bywriting: Lloyd S. Taylor, Suite 1012, St. JosephBank Building, Soutb Bend. COUNTY-CITY BUILDING: This is an opportunity tosee govern- ment in..action. Group tours of 25 persons desired. Toursmay be arranged, usually conducted tietween 9a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For further information and' arrangements, callD. W. 'Germann at 284-9234. Tour includes St. Joseph County' (Cour thouse. Located at the corner of Jefferson mid LafayetteBlvds. in i:iovinfown South Bend. ) ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Erected in1898, this building recently was completely renovated. It .containsthe Superior Court, the Circuit Court, and the Juvenile- ProbateCourt. While visiting, be surt to see the LaSalle murals and thepainting of the Indiana Seal. For tour information, call D.W. Germann at 284- 9234. Tour includesCounty-Oty Building. Locatedin the 100 block of . So. Main St. SITE OF SCHUYLER COLFAX HOME. Schuyler Colfax was born in New York City in 1823. His family settled in New,Carlisie befoi.e making South Bend their permanent home. Colfax studied law and became edittr of the St. Joseph Valley Register, an early newspaper. In 1850 he was -a member of the state convention which wrote the present Indiana constitution: He served as a'\ member of Congress, Speaker of the U.S. House of Represen- tatives, confidential advisor to President Lincoln,' and Vice- President, of the United States during Grant's first term. The site where his residence was loCateti is at 601 West Colfax Ave., at the corner of Taylor St., where the Progress Club now stands. .1 : - .OP 4 - j , . 001.2:7 E. M. MORRIS (TIPPECANOE) SOUTHHOLD RESTORATIONS, INC. This organization conducts periodic tours of historic or architecturally fine homes in the South BendMishawaka area. For details and advance notice of tours, send a, stamped, selfiaddressei, business-size -envelope tb Mrs. Ruth Price, Southhold Restorations, Inc:, 228, West Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46601. THE E.-M. MORRIS SCHOOL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN (TIPPECANOE PLACE). Built in the 1880's by Clement Studebaker 't* 'as a residenCe for his family, Tippecanoe Place appears much the same today as when it served as a home. The materials used in the .constructiotrof -this ",,showplace" came not only froin,the local area but /from all over the. world. Since being vacated- by the last. Stuilebaket in'the 1930's, the structure h4s served as headquarters for the local chapter of the American Red as the site for the E.M. Morris School for Crippled Children. An informative history of the historic residence was complied and written by Joan Romine. For copies of history and tour details, 'See Southhold Restorations, Inc. Located at 620 W. Washington Ave. SOUTH BEND ART CENTER. The Center contains pee- 2' -rnanent collections as well as periodic displays. Located ar121 N. Lafayette blvd., it. is openrto the.public Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no charge for a tour of the gallery. Art classes "are held -Mr adults and children. For details and a schedule of the coming displays, write the Director, enclosing a r-addregosed, . stamped, business -size envelope.. . - ,i': ..., 1. - 4t) c.., ;, 1, .-- A. - EI . .1 . - 70%. 00128 .1 , , _J 1.'14' 1 124. '4 . . 'SOUTH BEND 1 NAVARRE CABIN. Pierre Navarre, considered to be the first white man to settle in South Bend, arrived in 1820 as an agent of the American Fur Co. He married Angelique Kechoneckoway, a Pota- watomi Indian. The cabin is probably the second one he built. It was ofiginally located across"the4iyer and across Michigan St. on North Shore Dr. Ns authentic in construction, with notched logs and clap- . board shingles. No nails -were used in the construction. The chinking, or filling between the logs, was of Intid. The floor, door, windows, and furniture were made of ptincheon (boards twO to three inches thick, split from-straight grained oak or ash). The fireplace" is of modern design and construction. Located in Leeper Park, 900 block of N. Michigan St. (U.S. 31); beyond pumping station on east side of highway. For tour'aetails, see Southhold Restorations, Inc. HORATIO CHAPIN HOUSE. The architecture of this house, built by Horatio Chapin, an early community leader, is destribed as "Gothic RevivAl," and it is said that there are only 50 examples of the style in the United States. The home contains t 0 rooms, five baths, five fireplaces, and wciodviork of sycamore. Built 9f brick on another location, it was moved to this site and the Wood siding ad- ded. There are secret passages which, it is said could be used in case of an-Indiana attack. The house is painted a bright pink and is located at 407 W. Navarre St. Not open toyisitars. BARTLETT HOUSE. This house was built by pioneer baker J. G. Bartlett, in 1850, in thFederal style, patterned after the'houses in his native New Hampshire. It is.one Of the oldest remaining brjek.., houses in South Bend. The house has four fireplacei, and most of the `. 44% windows still contain the originaPglass. The walk was built of oven 1 _bricks and marble pediment -taken from Bartlett's bakery. It is thought thatMr. Bartlett-assisted runaway slaves. Located at 720,, W. Washington Ave. Notopen for toursdrive by only. CITY CEMETERY. The original land for this cemetery was a.gift of Lathrop Taylor and:Alexis Coquillard: It ij South Bend's oldest burial ground and is the-1Tal resting place 6f many of the city'S original settlers. The graves of Schuyler Colfax (see earlier entry,' pg. 4) and.the grandpareritof William lAcKinley, 25th President of -.the United States, are here. Other famous people buried here are Lathrop Taylor, Norman'Eddy; and John Auten, the first soldier from this area to be killed in the Civil War. Veterans of all wars fought by the Unkted States are buried here. Located at LaPorte Und W. Colfax Ayes. 6 C 0012.79 44.., 125 1 NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORiCA ETY NORTHERN. INHJANA HISTORICALSOCIETY. The building which houses the museum was erected in 1855 and served as The second St. Joseph County Courthouse. When the present Courthouse was built in 1898, this building was moved from the corner of Main and _Wash'ington Sts..to its presint locatioe. The museum contains thousands of Indiana and pioneer relics. The Pioneer Room on the second floor is of particular interest. One-hour lours are available Tue. day through Saturday,9:1t-11:30 a.m. and 1;30-4:30 p.m. For information, call 284-9664. Located 112 So. Lafayette Blvd., im- mediately north of the CountyXity Building. 4 POWELL HOUSE. Presently located in the 400 block of So. Main St., the Powell House is believed to belle oldest structure in South Bend built by a black person. It is to be relocated in Leeper Park, not far from Pierre Navarre's Cabin. This relocation was made possible by a community!Wide.effort. a 7 126 rt SO k(- , SOUTH BEND INDIANA UNIVERSITY ,AT SOUTH BEND. IUSB is the third largest of the eight campuses that make up the statewide Indiana . University system of higher education. With a Student body of more than 5;000, it is among the 10 largest collegecampuses in the state. A commuter campus, IUSB has a brad undergraduate curriculum and selected graduate programs. The campus site, at 1825 -Nor- thside Blvd., is a short drive from downtown South Bend eastward along the St. Joseph Rider. IUSBis.a -community center for the performing arts. At leait four major theatre productionsare, presented annually, plusozens of musical programs. Lectures, art exhibitions and synkposiums are offered periodically andare open a to the public, many without charge. Canipus visitsfilayhe arranged' through the University Relations office;_call 282-2341,-eitension 345. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME; -Founded in1842,the University has grown. from,iliree loghtfildings to a 1,295-acre cam 4 - with 95buildings. Noteworthy buildings are: the Administration Building, surmounted by.the famdus "Golden Dome" and statue of Our Lady; the Memorial Librarylargest collegiate library building in the world; Stepan Center; one of the earliest geodesic domes con- structed in the United States;Notre.Dame Stadium, seating 59,000 fans I for 'football gamesi; Center for Continuing. Education;a national center for major conferences on important issues; Athletic and Consvocation Center, more land under the twin roofs than the Houston Astrodome:Summer campus tours start at the main en- trance to the campus betWeen 9 a.m. and 5.p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m.' 'Sunda-Y. Athletic and Convocation Center tours from Gate 1 at 11:15 a,m. and-3:15 p.m., seven days a "week. Non-summer tours may be arranged through the Department of Information Services, Notre Dame, IN 46556. SA INT :MARY'S COLLEGE. Founded in 1844, this school was the first legally authorized Catholic College for women in the United States. Sites of interest are the ,Charch of 'Loretto, O'Laughlin Auditorium, Moreau lll, Science Hall, and the Alumnae- Cen- tennial Library: Likated on U. S. 31 north of South Bend. -7 , SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY. Symphony orchestra presents five regular converts each year. Tickets are available at the box office .or on a'iseOttn, basis. Schedule of perforthances and additional in- formationAaQe obtained by writing Mrs. B. D. Cullity, 215 West North Short:Dr.; South Bend,, IN 46617. Include 4 self-addressed, stampetibusiness-size envelo0v, 00131 .4. t, 5 ' I ,O 127 sotv BI4ND '1' . , ,LA SALLE LANDING SITE. Approximately 30 Frenchexplorers led by Robert de La Salle arrived in December, 1671,- lookinglor the a portage from °the St. Joseph River to the Kankakee River. Father a touis Hennepin, 'Who kept the records of the expedition, made a 1 cross-shaped blaze mark ou h red cedar tree to indicate the location of the portage. Shortly before the turn of this century, a tree bearing a similar markwas discovered at this spot'. kportion of the trunk of that tree is on display at 'die St. Joseph County Historical Muffeinn. A marker designating the spot 'is located in Riverview Cemetgry, east. side of Portage Ave. at LatbrOp. . COUNCIL OAK TREE. In 1681 LaSalle returned to this area and I, convinced the Miami andillinois Indians to form an.alliance against the Iroquois. The Council', Oak Tree is the legendary location of signing of this alliance. The tree is estimated to be, etween 400 and 500 years old. Its branches are supported bye steel framework as, a result of a bad storm in July, 1934:Locatedin'Highland Cemetery on west side of*P.ortage AVenue at Lathrop. ,1 LASALLVMONUMENT...A granite markerapproximately six .feet t in heiglit\i 18, niches-- thick, and fOur 'feet wide-, was erected in7* memory of.Lagaile by the SouthBend Park:Board: Lbcated on the east side, cf' Portage Ave.,. just beyond -the north boundary of Riverview Cemetery. - HOMES DESIGNED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGU2. Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential andbiaginativearchitegts in the United States. His career. of almost' 70 years contributed a striking varietj, of architectural forms. Wright's designs ranged from traditional buildings,' typical of the late' 1800's, to ultra- 4 modern designs Mich as his plan for a mile-high Skyscraper. Of the ' three buildings in Indiana designed by thislamous architeot, two arelocated in South Bend. The Avalon Grotto (1900; at 705 W:. Washingtot6kVe.; is charactefistic of his Prairie School. style..The Herman T. Moisberg House (1951) ',, 1404 aidgedale Rd., .is repres-4. entative of the final riog of Wright's ,work. While the 'Avalon Grotto represents. an ,earler period career, the' homes. 'designed by Mr. Wright ,during the last 10 years of his life were One- story homes. The Mossberg House is essentially a one-story home, although one section'dcies contain two stories. Only thecixteriorspf these two buildings can be dewed. fours of the interiors are not available. Please respect the priiacy of the occupants. O 41, 4 00132 4 t . 1 28 - SOUTH BEND STORYLAND ZOO. A delightful children's zoo located in Rum Village Park. Area also contains a very small amusement, park. Open Memorial Day Gthrouglaabor Day, noon to 7:30p.m. Open weekends only from Mother's Day to MemorialDay. Located at 1304 Ewing St. Admission is charged. POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO. Combination of domesticand wild animals. Summer hours:8:30 a.m._to 8:30 p.m.; barn, 10 a.m. to 6: p.m. Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 pan.; barn, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at4900 Wall St. (east of JOhn Adams High School). . MORRIS CONSERVATORY AND MUESSEL- ELLISON TROPICAL, GARDENS. The conservatery and ,greepouses, are open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special shows 'are: SPring Show, two weeks before Easter; Mum Show, last of October; Christmas-Show, two.' weeks befOre Chriitirlas. For details send stamped, self- addressed, buSineis envelope to Horticulturist, Morris Conserva- tory, 2105 MishaWaka iCseitue, SouthBend, IN 46615. FREE BAND CONCERTS. The South Bend Park Department offers free band concerts in the local parks during the summer. Schedules are published in The South'Bend Tribune each week,:or call the Park Department, 284-940L1The Elkhart. Band presents band concerts': in the Elkhart parks. These appearancesare 1' publicized in The Elkhart Truth. DATE' BOOK. A regularfeature of "Michiana," the 'Sunday Magazine:of -The South Bend Triburie, "Date Book" is a weekly calendar of things to do and see arid places and eventscilinterest in the area. Weekly concerts, art exhibits,special library programs, _and-local:theatre productions are featured. 3 11AMIIITON METHODIST CHURCH. Pioneerpreacher Nehemiah B. Griffith (1798-1834), fo)pder of Methodism in Northern Indiana, founded.,and established this church in 1829. A monument memory of Mr. Griffith is located in the little chukehyard cemetery. The lumber used in the construction of the church was sawed in the mill of Samtiel Sutherland and hauled byteams of axen over the old Chicago Road. The \church is reputed .to be the oldest Methodist Church north of the Wabash River. Directions: Take; U.S. 29 approximately eight miles £vest of: South Bend, 'turn northon Walnut Rd. approximately two miles; church ison the corner-of Walnut Rd. and Chicago Tr. F i. , 129 aQ ELKHART COUNTY 1,, ' N ^rA44074* t IIONEER MUSEUM PIONEER MUSEUM,: This miloseum is housed in an old school. Rooms are divided ..inyi',,Seetionsdepictingharnessmakirig,, blacksmithing, and bilte.p. More than 5,000 items are on display.Kitchens andtiiCiliFoomsarealso '-featured.Farm machinery, such as a thrasher,niid one-row. corn planter, is+in the =,basemeiXt. Located-pn-County Highway 6, one mile east of junction of County 6 and 15. Hours: June to Sept. 13, MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.nt:Stinday, 1 to,6*, For other hours, gill Mr.'or'Mrs. Robert Konicieki219-491=28 c$, AMBROSE BIERCE HQUSE.This house has been reconstructed as.'a modern, two-story; frame resideneelf In the original house, Ambrose Bierce, noted journalist and short-story author,spent' his boyhood. It is said thathe-hateatlkhart with as much fervor as he later hated other'thingS, to the extent that his pen earned him the nickname Titter Bierce:" He worked around Elkhart, and in 1861 17 .enlisted in the Union Army and served throughout the war. He wrote about his experiences in,the conflict. His life 'and writing centered on the West. Biercedisappeared into Mexico, in ,1913,and no trace was found of him. This home, stands at 518 W. FranklinSt., Elkhart, and is a Private residence. Not open to visitors. 7 . 7:',A44; ° f' 11' t, . .001341 130 .r A ELKHART COUNTY t A J.! %, t 9 '1 A t Bonneyvilie Mill f'. IiONNEYVILLE MIf.. Thr'oldest existing grist mill inElkhart County lias built on the little Elkhart- ItiVer. In 1837. Thisnow an Elkhart County Park, with picnic facilities, a large shelter; char- coal grillp, and restrooms. Trout fishing is allowed withEr valid Indiana license and Trout Stamp, and is free,of charge; Parkopen until 11 p.M. year-rounds Directions: Proceed east from Bristolon 1 IN 120 approximately two miles; turn southon County Road 31. 0 biRAVE.OF WILLIAM TUF'F'S. Wiliam Tuffs is the only member of the Boston Tea Party buricd in Indiana. He participated in the battleofTrentonandseveral'otherRevolutionaryWar. engagements._ He was present-- at Valley. Forge with' Gen. Washington, and was taken prioner at Ticonderoga. At 72, he \ enlisted in the arm4 for the War tof 1812 and took part in the battle of Lundy's Lane. die died in 1848, at 08. Take east fork out. of .neyville Mill to CountyRoad 8. Turn east and go approximatelyone- tenth mile. o SITE .OF OLD FORT BEANE. Atrefuge for while metiers at time of Indian - troubles during the Black War, the plans of the fort were coordinated by Henry Beane. A two-ton houldet today marks the fort site. A plaque was dedicated on May 'd;19p, aientury after the fort was built. -Located on IN 33, approxiinately one- fourth mile southeast of Goshen High School. 1 001;15 O :!. a 131 ' 4 ELKHART COUNT Y tl GOSHEN MILL RACE AND DAM. This pails is a faVorite spot, for (4, the people of Goshen and the surrounding area to spend leisure time in fishing or walking alonthe many paths. The Mill Race was built as'a'spill-off" for the dam. Directions: F w IN fto the sign.for Goshen Hospital, turn west at hospital-i*and proceed tottop,st. OX BOW PARK. Park offers beauti see ery. It isa year-roPid recreational facility. Facilities include areas for hiking, sledding, ,,, skating, picnicking, archery, boating, and camping (but no elec- trical ,hookups). Park closes at 11 p.m. Directions: Take IN 33 northwest from Goshen to Dunlap and turn east at Tom Naquin Chevrolet; proceed about one-half mile to County Road 45 and turn south. Park entrance is about one mile do this road. ° KRIDER'S FRIEND'AHIP GARDEN. e of the exhibith of the Chicago *World's Fair was brought back 0 Middlebury and reconstructed in its original-form. Open spring through fall. Nur- , gerymedwill conduct tours., Featured are a windmill ands iant, nine-foot, concrete mushroom. Located across the road from Krider's Nursery, west side of Middlebury on County Road 8:- AMISH ACRES. A working farm:Tours include the house and barns, gardens, demonstrations of baking, dyeing, harvesting, and' cider press..Also family-style,restaurant, horse-drawn rides, picnic area and market. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., busy-season to dusk. Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is charged. West. of Nappanee on 1 U.S. 6. DR. HAVILAII BEARDSLEY HOME. Dr. Beardsley purchased section 5 from Pierre Moran, the Indian to whom it belonged. This is the original Beardsley home, locited at the collier of N. Main and 4 Beardsley, Ave. in city of Elkhatk. BEARDSLEY STATUE. Located at the intersection of Beardsley Ave. and Riverside Dr, in-city of Elkhart, the plaques at the base of the statue tell Dr. eardsley's story. Other plaques are bas relief pictures of Mrs. Rachel alboun Beardsley, first cousin of John C. 'Calhoun; and the first sawmill and the first grist mill built by Dr. .N Beardsley. BRISTOL OPERA HOUSE. Built in 1897, this opehouse was one ortwo theatres built in iiristol. It is now the home of the Elkhart Civic Tbatre; Inc. Musical and dramatic offerings are, presented year-round; Foisql,formation, NvrA Elkhart Civic Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 252, Bristol, IN 46607, o'call 219-848-4116. Admission charged for all performancet. 13 '0 001.36 rm ELISHART COUNT;YA a; - RUSH MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND cATFicAat CEMETERY. t MukitfiVcontains artifacts of early teitleta- ofarea. Replica of , general store, one-room schOOL:1896,cottage;craft shops and.farm-, tiadisplay, 1920 home.Behind museum, Cathcart .Cemetery . contains graves. of John add James Cathcart; father andson; John ,fought in Revolutionary War. Jamel° joined baniel Booneon his-trip toKentucky and married Boone's first cousin; Museum tours. arranged by Mrs. Robert Cosbey, 219-848-4786 or 848-4322.Located in old Bristol High School, west of junction on IN 120. . 4. SAINT JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, BRISTOL. The first Episcopal church erected in Elkhart County was consecrated May( 8,1851. Today this small white church 'nestles in a grove of,* evergreens which have grown around it over the,yeari. The church was constructed of ash wood herd togethei with wooden pegs. The walnut pews, window frames, and paneling were made by. the parishoners. The church interior remains much the same todayas when first constructed. The graveyard behind the church contains- graves that Pre-date the beginning of the parish. LoCated on E. Masin tc.F.B4stol (IN. 120).. LAGRANGE COUNTY . A*, 0 BUGGY FACTORY. This is a family-run Amish.ggy, factory,t I operated by the Itochstetler family; who are old-order ' ir-r-willing to have visitors but nb pictures of the AmiskpleMr Located in Emma, IN. Take U.S. 20 east of Elkhart approiiimhiely 25 -miles; turn right on County Road 500W for approximately four miles. (AMISH BOGGY' 14 . , KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Pr . 'WINONA LAKE: Home of Billy Sunday,. former professional baseball player.. Wboliecame a great 'evangelist. The Billy Sunday- Tabernacle .standsion the -northeast shore Of Winona Lake. The Sunday Home is' open 1-5 p.m., from- mid-IMe: to Laivr Day.! Contact Winona -Lake,Christian,Asseinbry. for. information: The i Winona Hotel houses some of Sticulay's trophies.- picnic area: ad-. jadelitto Prayer Chapel. 'Boactrips;on' Winona Queen available .! during season'. Directioni: from U.S. 30 outside. of Warsaw, turn south onArgonne Rd. to Park Ave. All of the above are located on Park Ave. 'in Winona' Lake: SYRACUSE CITY .P,ARK.,This parltqf marker which states: r "The last trait ofland owned by the Mi dians ttirnedOver401: the government: 1837- 1937." Park has switg s.and,slides and a piCnic,area for the family.,It is lOcatedIwo and one -half blocks off IN 13 on E:-1ViOn INDIAN HILL MARKER:-This hiywasalormer burial itouncWor the Indians of area', who would wrap their dead and place them , in the trees on this hili.The marker is found one-halfMile easiif ,Syracuse. Prom. IN 13, take E. Main St. to North Shore Dr. The marker stands In front of a brown house. MILFORD LAKESIDE PARK. Located on shores of Like Watiee, this park has a picnic and switrimini,area.:Located,,one-hal0 mile south of Milford on IN 15; tail east op.1150 North, proceed one mile to Mack Road; turn south on Mack itaidlo park: KOSCIUSKO COUNTY HISTOICAI., MUSEUM: JOHN POUND ST011E. The John*PoundStorewas the oldest commercial building . in Kosciusko County and was, given to the Koicitako County . Ipstorical Society: Ioiddipon to being a grocery store, itwas also the post office. Some of the points of interest in the Muitini are: a: period bedroom 1860-1880; nousehbld items and farm eqUitithent;an embalping table usedin theearly, 1900's; many ocher period-items. " Thatoseum is open Sunday afternoons 1=5p.m., May 1 to 04taber I.For' -other tithes, contact. Mrs. Cary ,Groninger Kosciusko Historical 'Society, Warsaw, IN 46580. Dir ections:' Take IN 15 to Leeshurg turn east on Summy St.; cross railread tracks to old State., Old StateRd. iOd-iineeedto Arnistrong Rd.; turn east on Armstrong Rd. and toroCeed two miles to Oswego. Museum-is- locatedon north side of Armstrong , ' , _ . . 134 . a. 44' KOSCIUSKO COUNTY- . . . . -f LEESBUFt6 CEMETERY. Btfrial place of DoFinique Rousseau, French fur. 'Wader and reportedly the first. white man -to settle in Kdsciusto County area. The cemetery is loCated in Leesburg, ap- - - proximately one-tenth of a mile west from IN 15 and Sumrny Rd. .Graie site is southwest of the tool shed. A 4 BALL MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY.---MENTONE. Built in 1960 -by the city of Mentone with funds provided by the will orLaWrence 'Bell, founder of Bell Aircraft Corp.,. to establish in his homeforvzi an appropriate-merdbrialhis parents. A portiod of thelibrieis devoted to a display"' of inlidel airpides and other personal mementoes of this pioneer in the field of aircraft aneierial- delivered weapons and weapons systems. Tvia.blocks nortkof,IN `on Broadway St. inMenton:Hours: Winter - MondayFriday, :ill - 5:30 p.m.,Saturday- 1- 5 'p.m.; Summer Monday Saturila1 -'5 pin. CloseCSindays. , LAPORTE'.COUNTY : NTERNATIONAL4RIENDSIIIP GARDENSMICHIGAN CITY. This spot daillains nearly 100 ages of beautiful gardens, -typidal ofmany Special musical productions are performed .June through August on the 'Theatre of the Nations. Open: Mother's Day to -late fail,*9 a.m. to 6 p..m. For detailsand scbexlule, send stimpedi self-addressed envelope to Clarence Stauffer, tefnational Friendship4Garditis, Michigan City, IN '46360. Direc- tiOdarTake US.:12 east froin Michigan City about Ae and one-half miles (to,coalower on Penn Central RR), turn right on Liberty Rd., o follow signa. Admission ed. ). : 4 4 Ii4TERNATIONAL FRIINDs1UP GARDENS-, 4, '`."-:-:-.',. -',. . .. -'1..;',4 f:'' ",:p;e:-; .. . - - .4::. ' ( ,..,..4"'74:4 o. k .. .. ° 0 . ..:. 135 LAPORTE COUNTY ,3463 ',LAPORTE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, LAPORTE. This museum includes four exhibit rooms: Pioneer Room; Gun Room, whitmatains over 800 plebes frbm the W. A. Jones collection; Handicraft; and natural- History, Hours, 10 a.m. to 4:30p.m.; Monday through Friday. Located in the basement of the County Courthouse. Entrance to. the Museum is from the 'West side. Directions: take, IN 2 (Lincoln liiitty) to Indiana Ave. beentrance t es Indiana, Ave. "ir B SHELTER, LAPORTE. The bell, hanging in the shelter, hung in the tower of the second County Courthouse, *whichwas erected in 1818. When it was rung the residents of thetown would gather in front of the courthouse to hear the newsespecially during the Civil War. Located on Indiana Ave. next toithe fire station- .; and across from the courthouse in thedowntown LaPortearea. r X WASHLNGTON PARS ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, MICHIGAN. CITY. Houses over 350 specimens of animal; bird, and marine life. Hours: MaySeptember, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; -October,:-Aprtl,i0a.m. to 4 pm.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 pm.-to 4 p.nr. Closed all holidays -- in winter. Directions: Michigan Street (U.S. 20) to Franklin (U.S. Z.), turn right. Admission is charged. MICHIGAN CITY PIER AND _LIGHTHOUSE. LoOateclon Lake .11Echigan, thepier offers a beautiful view of the lake. The entrance to the parking lot has a monument dedicated to the mtmory of those who fought in the civil War. Michigan St to Fraoldin, turn right to the parking lot% MARSHALL COUNTY HOOPLE'S TVERN, BREMEN. This tavern," opened in 1882; the Hoople horn eVhich preViously stood in front of the tavern; and Charles Hoople, founder of the business, served as a background for then-Icegeriiublished cartoon strip"Hooples Boarding Houie." Gene Aherne, originator of the cartoon strip, visited with the Hooples as a young mob and used this-site is his inspiration. The Tavern which now stands did not have the Hoople home in front. The .s home Aherne visited was located on the northcorner of E. Plymouth St., where the Muffley SerVice Station now stands.. UPSIDE .DOWN TREE. This elm was reported in Ripley's "Believe It or Not" whim One elm was cut off at the trunk.arid . llif[k another was grafted upiide doVin on the trunk. During the ydnter it' looks like the root system of the tree, while in the late springand, summer it grows leaves. Located on the Mark Faulstich Land two miles west of Plymouth on IN 17 on the north side of the road. . . '; . . 136 f . MARSHALL COUNTY CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY.,Founded in 1894, the Academy occupies. a 1,500-acre campus on the northwest shore of Lake Maxinkuckee. Most Saturday nights during the summer months . (late June to mid-August), memberis of the Woodcraft Campper- k form authentic Indian dances at' the Council Fires. The entire sunimer schOol is in parade early Sunday evenings Duringibe fall and spring, the Winter School conducts paradesonWednesday evenings and at noon on Sundays The Sunday parades are often .- conducted with the Artillery Battalion in vehidles towing artillery pieces and the Cavalry Squadron mounted. Special Weekends during the Winter $chool often include performances by three precison drill teams For informatioand arrangements fpr group tours, contact.: Public Relations,. Culver Educational Foundation, Culver, IN 46511 or phone 219-842-3311 Ext. 213. "THE FOWLER,'; CULVER. A 54-foot, 20-ton scale model of ai three-masted square-rigger sailing vessel similar in design to the huge clipper ships 'Used for cargo transport during the 1800's. This ship may be seen, frequently under full sail, on Lake Malxinkuckee during the summer months. The ship is owned and operated as a part of the Culver Summer Naval School program. * "THE YARNELL," CULVER. A" 60-foot, 23-ton scale model of a navy destroyer, built at Culver in 1957-58, the Yarnell serves as the flagship pf the Culver Summer Naval School fleet. Ship may be viewed on Like Maxinkuckee during the Summer months. INDIAN LORE AND NATURE STUDY MUSEUM, CULVE Open late June to mid-August, this museum maintains a collection of authentic Indian artifacts and replicas of Indian arlifiFts, as well as an interesting insect and butterfly collection. Located just south of the parking lot at the Culver WoodcraftCamp. Take IN 10 east " from junction of IN 10 and 17 approximately one and one-half miles. Parking lot entrance is on right-hand side of the road. MARSHALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, PLYMOUTH. Contains artifacts used by persons in Marshall County: Indian relics, early fashions,"grist mill stones, dolls, guns, .. ( rifles, sabres, kitchen utensils, needlework and fabrics. The r9tun also.owns a pair of silver buckles from the shoes of James Wason, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Located at 317 W. Monroe St. (watch for signs indicating Museum location, posted on both Michigan and Jefferson Sts.). Hours: 9 4m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 15 p.m. Sunday. Closed Saturday and 'holidays. 18 ,.K I . 1 00141 ff...0,se: .1 y V 4P 137 ( 4 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MICH. VOW Mi . r - t J. LANGLEY COVERED BRIDGE LANGLEY COVERED BRIDGE. The LangleyCovered Bridge is 4 the jongest of Michigan's'few remaining covered bridges. It_is 282 I feet ong:with three 94 foot spans. It was built of pine by Pierce Bender in 1887. The bridge is in use today and is a popular fishing spot. Parking is available. Location: Take Covered Bridge Road north from.bank ip Centring, for approximately three miles. e BARRY MEMORIAL HOUSE, CONSTANTINE. Homeof Mir_higares third governor, John S. Barry, (I802-1870); a member and pfesident pro-tempore of the first State Senate. He helped write Michigan's first Constitution. The hoti.ke was built in:1835-36 ana was occupied by Gov.Sarry until1849. There area great many artifacts and antiqueslised in everyday lifetintween 1835 and the First World r War on 'display here. Many other houses of historic, interest, n- cluding the second house occupied by Barry.and a house once oc- cupied by Billy Sunday, are also located in Constantine. For in- formation, and tours, contact Mrs. James Barnhart, President of the Governor Barry Historical Society, 340 Florence Road, Constantine, MI49042, Phone 616-435-9473. House stands at 280 N. Washington St., Constantine. 142- -138 y BERRIEN COUNTY, MICH. - FORT ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM, NILES. The major exhibits inthis museum are a Sioux .(Plains) Indian collection Whichincludes 12 drawings done by Chief Sitting Bull between 1881 and1885; Fort St.' Joseph-artifacts; phktographs ofearly_Niles; and many otherin- teresting artifacts. Some ofthe- items predate 1790.Hours: TuesdaySunday, 1 -5p.m. For tours by appointment, call683-4706. Located at Fifth and MainSts., Niles. 3 BERRIEN SPRINGS COURTHOUSE.This structure was erected in 1839. Its massive whitefluted pillars and .give it a dignity well-preserved exterior seen in few buildings. It isone of the oldest public buildings in Michigan, and was the County Courthouse until1894. It will be open to the public during the summer of1973. -Lbcated two blocks north of the intersection of Cass and Ferry Sts.oin Berrien *1 Springs. t 'COOK NUCLEAR CENTER. The site of Indiana andMichigan Electric Company's NuclearCenter is situatedon a high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. There are opportunitiesto expand one's knowledge of nuclear energy, watch the 'plant construction,and view Lake Michigan. Rest rooms.and a pleasant patioarea. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 adn. to 5 p.m. Sundaynqon until 6 p.m. Take U.S. 31-33 to t-94 west toStevensville or Bridgman exits, thenfoll* the signs. Free parking. FORT MIAMI, ST. JOSEPH.Long; narrow park in St. . Joseph contains the site of Fort Miami.Included in the parkare a band- stand, naval cannon and a monument dedicated to fivefiremen who lost their lives in a fire in 1896. The park offersa beautiful view of the harbor. Located in St. Joseph, two blocks east ofMain St.-on ' Ship St. and Lake Blitd. = CASS COUNTY, MICH.' UNDERGROUND RAILROADMEMORIAL, GASSOPOLIS. This large boulder commemoratesa station in the underground railroad. It marks the site of the home of Stephen Bogue, whoaided runaway slaves on their flight toCanada. Further east ofthis site is a memorial park dedicated to the Quakers and others inthe Vandalia, area who gave shelter to slaves fleeing north. Directions:Turn east on M-60 in Cassopolis at Court House; travelapproximately two and one-half miles to Crooked Creek Rd. Marker is on thesouth side of M-60. 00143 s 1j9 p Coo ) EPILOG' , Thistooklet is the result of'the efforts of"several graduate classes -conducted at Indian' University at South,pend. The first edition was compiled by Martha Avernethy, RetaRobertsim, and Marcia Conrad as-a part orthe Commuillity Resclurces Workshop taught by -J Donald W. Truex and Charles R.DuValt during thesummer of 1970. c Thii, the second- edition of the booklet, wascompiled by the following graduate students,' enrolled in the course. "Introductionto Research," during theFall-semester, 1972: NctoMi Bayer, Joyce Fauliah, John Kirkpatrick, Raymond Parker,Jack Schroeder, and RebecCa and William TichenCir. Thesodrse wastaught by`Charles R. DuVall. I am extremely grateful to all of those .istudents and tomy c4Ileagues for their he, ,Xand encourfieNtrit during the- basic ' _and revillort-ol this bOoklet.PartiCular thanks ex-' tended to Walton R: assistant for the Chancellor for university relations, for his help and tcouragemqg during the :time this work was,befttg compiled and edited.Additional thanks are extended to -Artful?. A. Eastmen; Jr.,vice-president for marketing, National Bank and Trust Co. OtSouth Bend'for hisen- lifiticouragement acid for making-the orbiting and distribution of this work possible. , Charles R. DuValljh.D. 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