Interview with John Lennon, August 11, 1992

Interview Summary

Zack Lewton interviews John Lennon, a volunteer with the Christian Appalachian Project, for the Christian Appalachian Oral History Project. In this interview, Lennon shares about his background, such as his childhood in Brooklyn, New York and the suburbs of New Jersey; his educational career; his early career; and what made him interested in volunteering with the Christian Appalachian Project. Lennon discusses aspects of volunteering with the Christian Appalachian Project, such as prayer time and community living. He also shares about his work with the Teen Center. Lennon's faith and future career are also detailed.

Interview Keyword

Christians in Appalachia New Jersey Brooklyn (N.Y.) Sports Catholicism Education Higher education Retail stores Appliance stores Printing Print shops Technology institutes Computers Mount Vernon (Ky.) Prayer

Interview LC Subject

Appalachian Region Appalachian Region--Economic conditions Appalachian Region--Social conditions Christian Appalachian Project Lennon, John Lennon, John--Interviews Social service, Rural Childhood Education Technology Computers Donations Volunteers Volunteering Volunteerism Children Teenagers Jobs & careers Rural children Kentucky

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