Oral history interview Carl Erskine
| Description: |
Oral history interview of Carl Erskine. Carl was a former pitcher for the Dodgers and became involved with SOI when he wanted his son Jimmy to be involved in sports. He is asked to answer the following questions: When did you first become aware of the Special Olympics? What Special Olympics events has your son participated in and how has he benefited from these activities? How do you think Jimmys life would have been different if there was no Special Olympics Indiana? Could you describe the impact Special Olympics Indiana has on the friends and relatives of athletes? What are some of the things you have done to promote the Special Olympics programs? How do you think the Special Olympics have affected the general publics perception of people with intellectual disabilities? What changes have you seen take place in the Special Olympics over the past 4 decades? Tell me about one of your most memorable Special Olympics Experiences? |
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| Origin: | 2009-06-06 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/soi1/id/263 |
| Collection: |
Special Olympics Indiana |
| Subjects: |
Special Olympics Indiana Sports People |
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