This thesis is a collection of essays about Paxton, a
small town in western Nebraska, and an exploration of the
contradictions and complexities found there. It is also a
reflection on the layers of history and connections that
exist not only among families that have lived in these towns
for generations, but in the whole town and the surrounding
landscape. These layers become intricately intertwined,
blurring the distinctions among landscape, people, and their
experiences. In making these explorations, I also compare my
experience in western Nebraska to that of other authors who
have written on the Great Plains, such as Kathleen Norris and
Gretel Ehrlich. Chapter I introduces the town and the
historical significance it has to my family. Chapter II
delves into the complications and connections I eventually
discovered while living in Paxton, and Chapter III explores
the difficulties of living in a small town. The collection
focuses on accepting, even celebrating, the contraries that
make up life in Paxton, Nebraska. / Graduation date: 1996
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/35193 |
| Date | 07 May 1996 |
| Creators | Hogg, Charlotte |
| Contributors | Anderson, Chris |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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