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Discussion of seniority and authority in Traveller communiti...

Date 16 August 1975
Track ID 77533
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1975.100.B3

Original Tape ID

SA1975.100

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

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good