Family-History on Werk Space

Interview Summary

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Manual Communication Skills I

360-541 Section 001

Interview

by
Jennifer Geiken
December 12, 1994

The purpose of this interview was for me to reach out and associate with a person who is deaf. I did not have to reach too far. I think the point of an interview is to get to know someone. I have known Helen Dalton for two years, however my interview enabled me to get to know her better. In interviewing Helen many of my previous thoughts and impressions were confirmed. I also chose to interview Helen because there are many things I have wondered about concerning her, her family, and what it was like for her growing up. It was nice to learn this information. I find that by learning about the people with whom you associate communication is a lot easier and more comfortable.
(Handwritten note: good attitude)

Helen Porth Dalton

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My Mom was Helen Dalton. She was a social butterfly and loved being around and with people. One of her phrases was “Its a small world”, meaning people interconnected. I think that she and I are very different people, with drastically different world views. She put up and loved me when I was my absolute worst. That is what I have learned from Helen, –unconditional love. She did not practice it with everyone but it would be important for me to at least express a base of unconditional love and respect for others.

Grandmother Porth

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Grandma Porth taught me cards and other games. While I don’t really play many games now, the lessons of probability I learned from her teaching have remained. She was a world traveler who loved new experiences and cultures. Her dedication to community service and the well-being of all those around her set an excellent example.

Sometimes, she seemed the iron lady but I spent many, many hours with her and the ironess was only displayed when needed. I am glad that she mostly missed my lost years but wish she could she who I have become because I think she played a significant role in my life.

Gary Dalton Jr

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

My Dad, Gary Dalton Jr. He struggled to find his identity and eventually paid the price for that struggle. From him, I learned the value of being open to the thoughts, ideas, opinions, and identities of others. He acknowledged to me that I do not have to think or believe others choices are correct but that I also do not have the right to use force to bring them to my idea of the correct. He demonstrated that good things may be accomplished by being oneself. He gave meticulous attention to detail and always was doing the best he could.

Grandfather Dalton

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:05:40 -0500

Thank you to my Grandfather Dalton, the original Garold. I gained much from your enjoyment, thought, and discussion (not argument) given to politics and your great ability to care little for labels. I recall a discussion we had regarding some political subject and, in frustration, I stated that you sounded like a communist. You calmly replied that I could call it whatever I wished but your ideas would stand on their own. You also demonstrated how to live a fulfilling life of labor and that this was a noble path.