Discussion of seniority and authority in Traveller communiti...
Fieldworkers
Date
16 August 1975
Track ID
77533
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1975.100.B3
Original Tape ID
Summary
Discussion of seniority and authority in Traveller communities.
Betsy and Bryce Whyte explain the role of the oldest Travellers in a camp, usually grandparents, whose respect and experience enables them to resolve disputes and keep children and young people in line. Bryce compares Travellers to Native Americans. This custom is contrasted with modern and non-Traveller parenting methods. Brief discussion of local and national governance.
Recording Location
County - Angus
Parish - Montrose
Village/Place - Montrose
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good