Toward an oral history of Cape Ann: OH 65, CD 93 : Swan, Carl

TRACKS:Mr. Swan's background

Reasons that many people immigrated to Rockport, beginnings of granite industry on Cape Ann

Different ethnic groups settled in different sections of town, churches

Adjustments made by Swedish immigrants - language, etc.

Swedish immigrants became quickly established and improved their situations, description of difficult work conditions in granite industry

Frugality - living off the land, responsibilities held by the children - chores, making paving blocks to supplement income

Strikes in the granite industry, closing down of quarries - possible reasons, the breakwater in Sandy Bay

Offspring of Swedish immigrants - a great many made good

Offspring of immigrants (cont'd.) - apparent ambition plus natural ability, Mr. Swan's experience working to gain an education, working in the land of opportunity

Mr. Swan lectures on Cape Ann history, etc., the entire U.S. Navy in Rockport - the white fleet

The May Walk of the Village Improvement Society.