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Where is the village of Holcomb?
Where is the village of Holcomb?
stands on the high wheat plain of Western Kansas, 70 miles East of the Colorado border.
What is Holcomb known as?
What is Holcomb known as?
out there.
What does the accent of the people sound like?
What does the accent of the people sound like?
barbed with a prairie twang, a ranch-hand nasalness.
What is the typical outfit of the men?
What is the typical outfit of the men?
What is Holcomb seen as?
What is Holcomb seen as?
When did the Holcomb bank fail and what is it now known as?
When did the Holcomb bank fail and what is it now known as?
Who passes the depot?
Who passes the depot?
What can you get at Hartman's Cafe?
What can you get at Hartman's Cafe?
What are the characteristics of Holcomb School?
What are the characteristics of Holcomb School?
Who usually makes up most of the farm rancher population?
Who usually makes up most of the farm rancher population?
What do the farmers raise and grow?
What do the farmers raise and grow?
What do the farmers consider themselves?
What do the farmers consider themselves?
What is the annual average of rain?
What is the annual average of rain?
How many people live in Holcomb?
How many people live in Holcomb?
Who is Herbert William Clutter?
Who is Herbert William Clutter?
Who is Mr. Taylor Jones?
Who is Mr. Taylor Jones?
What is Garden City?
What is Garden City?
What happened to Herbert's finger?
What happened to Herbert's finger?
Who is Bonnie Fox?
Who is Bonnie Fox?
How many children do the Clutters have?
How many children do the Clutters have?
Who is Eveanna?
Who is Eveanna?
When did the Clutter Clan Thanksgiving begin?
When did the Clutter Clan Thanksgiving begin?
How many people did Herb invite to Thanksgiving?
How many people did Herb invite to Thanksgiving?
Who is Beverly?
Who is Beverly?
Who is Nancy?
Who is Nancy?
Who is Kenyon?
Who is Kenyon?
What is wrong with Bonnie?
What is wrong with Bonnie?
Who brings Herb the milk pails and what time does Herb's day start?
Who brings Herb the milk pails and what time does Herb's day start?
Who did Nancy play in the Tom Sawyer production on Friday the 13th?
Who did Nancy play in the Tom Sawyer production on Friday the 13th?
What did Herb call Nancy?
What did Herb call Nancy?
What are the curfews for Nancy and Kenyon?
What are the curfews for Nancy and Kenyon?
Who is Bobby Rupp?
Who is Bobby Rupp?
What religion do the Clutters and Rupps believe in?
What religion do the Clutters and Rupps believe in?
What are the characteristics of the Clutters' house?
What are the characteristics of the Clutters' house?
What foods are Herb's specialty?
What foods are Herb's specialty?
What does Herb's breakfast consist of?
What does Herb's breakfast consist of?
How many members are there in Garden City's First Methodist Church?
How many members are there in Garden City's First Methodist Church?
Who is Mr. Lynn Russell?
Who is Mr. Lynn Russell?
What is Herb known for when it comes to work and business?
What is Herb known for when it comes to work and business?
What type of dog is Teddy?
What type of dog is Teddy?
What are the characteristics of Herb's barn?
What are the characteristics of Herb's barn?
What happened in 1934?
What happened in 1934?
What were some setbacks in the farm?
What were some setbacks in the farm?
How many acres does Herb have?
How many acres does Herb have?
Who is Babe?
Who is Babe?
Who is Alfred Stoecklein?
Who is Alfred Stoecklein?
What type of fruit trees does Herb have?
What type of fruit trees does Herb have?
What is Teddy scared of?
What is Teddy scared of?
Who are the 5 trespassers that Herb comes across?
Who are the 5 trespassers that Herb comes across?
Who is Perry?
Who is Perry?
What was Perry doing in the Little Jewel?
What was Perry doing in the Little Jewel?
Where does Perry want to go on voyages?
Where does Perry want to go on voyages?
What belongings does Perry have with him?
What belongings does Perry have with him?
Where is Little Jewel?
Where is Little Jewel?
Where is Cozumel?
Where is Cozumel?
Why does Perry mirror gaze?
Why does Perry mirror gaze?
What ethnicity are Perry's parents?
What ethnicity are Perry's parents?
What are some books Perry reads?
What are some books Perry reads?
Who is Mrs. Clarence Katz?
Who is Mrs. Clarence Katz?
What are some characteristics of Nancy?
What are some characteristics of Nancy?
Who is Roxie Lee Smith?
Who is Roxie Lee Smith?
Who is Gerald Van Vleet?
Who is Gerald Van Vleet?
What are Nancy's top three important things?
What are Nancy's top three important things?
Who is Jerry Roth?
Who is Jerry Roth?
Who is Susan Kidwell?
Who is Susan Kidwell?
What car was Dick driving?
What car was Dick driving?
What items do Perry and Dick have?
What items do Perry and Dick have?
What jail was Perry in?
What jail was Perry in?
Where did Dick work?
Where did Dick work?
Where did Dick tell his parents he was going?
Where did Dick tell his parents he was going?
What are some characteristics of Dick?
What are some characteristics of Dick?
What are some characteristics of Bonnie?
What are some characteristics of Bonnie?
What are some items on the shelves in the dining room?
What are some items on the shelves in the dining room?
Who is Glenn?
Who is Glenn?
Where does Mr. Clutter travel to?
Where does Mr. Clutter travel to?
When did Bonnie develop depression?
When did Bonnie develop depression?
Who is Mrs. Helm?
Who is Mrs. Helm?
Who is Wilma Kidwell?
Who is Wilma Kidwell?
What does Dick look like when he is clothed vs disrobed?
What does Dick look like when he is clothed vs disrobed?
What type of tattoos does Dick have?
What type of tattoos does Dick have?
What happened to Perry in his 1952 motorcycle wreck?
What happened to Perry in his 1952 motorcycle wreck?
What tattoos does Perry have?
What tattoos does Perry have?
How many miles does it take to get to Holcomb from Olathe?
How many miles does it take to get to Holcomb from Olathe?
How many people live in Garden City?
How many people live in Garden City?
Who is Mr. C.J. Jones?
Who is Mr. C.J. Jones?
Where is Dodge City?
Where is Dodge City?
What did Buffalo Jones leave behind?
What did Buffalo Jones leave behind?
What hotels are better than Windsor Hotel and why?
What hotels are better than Windsor Hotel and why?
What is Bible Belt?
What is Bible Belt?
What religions make up 80% of the population?
What religions make up 80% of the population?
What does 4-H club stand for?
What does 4-H club stand for?
Who is Mrs. Hideo Ashida?
Who is Mrs. Hideo Ashida?
What is Emporta?
What is Emporta?
How does Perry know so much about knots?
How does Perry know so much about knots?
What type of cord did they buy and how much?
What type of cord did they buy and how much?
What did Kenyon build for Beverly's wedding present?
What did Kenyon build for Beverly's wedding present?
What is the basement filled with and what is it used for?
What is the basement filled with and what is it used for?
What type of car did Kenyon buy at age 11 and what did he call it?
What type of car did Kenyon buy at age 11 and what did he call it?
Who is Bob Jones?
Who is Bob Jones?
What is Sand Hills?
What is Sand Hills?
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Study Notes
Holcomb Overview
- Holcomb is a village in Western Kansas, 70 miles east of the Colorado border, situated on a high wheat plain.
- Commonly referred to as "out there," reflecting its rural nature.
Community and Demographics
- The community includes a mix of Germans, Irish, Norwegian, Mexican, and Japanese farmers.
- Population stands at 270 residents, with 360 students attending Holcomb School, which serves K-12 grades.
Characteristics of Holcomb
- Features a typical prairie accent with a ranch-hand nasal quality; men wear narrow trousers, Stetsons, and high-heeled boots.
- Seen as an aimless congregation of buildings divided by the Santa Fe Railroad and bordered by Route 50 and agricultural land.
Clutter Family
- Herbert William Clutter is the master of River Valley Farm, aged 48, characterized by strong physical attributes and a first-rate professional reputation.
- Bonnie Fox, his wife, is described as timid and delicate, dealing with long-term psychiatric issues.
- The couple has four children: Eveanna (oldest), Beverly (second), Nancy (16, high achiever), and Kenyon (15, sturdy but lanky).
Thanksgiving Traditions
- Family Thanksgiving gatherings began in Germany in 1880, expanding to 50 invited guests for festivities in the Clutter household.
Local Economy and Agriculture
- Holcomb's farmers engage in cattle and sheep farming, cultivating wheat, milo, grass seed, and sugar beets.
- An annual average rainfall of 18 inches supports the agricultural economy.
Notable Events and Personalities
- The Clutter family involves key community members, like Bobby Rupp (Nancy's dependable boyfriend) and Mr. Taylor Jones (Holcomb's wealthiest resident).
- Herb's work ethic and equanimity in business are well recognized in the field, having established River Valley Farm against various setbacks.
Lifestyle and Interests
- Daily life routine reflects the hard work and community involvement, with Herb starting his day at 6:30 AM.
- Nancy engages actively in school activities, excelling academically and socially within the community.
Perry and Dick
- Perry, a 31-year-old weight-lifter with a troubled past, hopes to travel to places like Alaska and Japan; he carries a substantial weight of belongings.
- Dick, a 28-year-old with a turbulent family history, drives a 1949 Chevy and lies about his whereabouts, stating he plans to collect money from Perry's sister.
Cultural Context
- The region belongs to the Bible Belt, with a demographic primarily composed of Baptists, Methodists, and Roman Catholics, alongside a mix of Presbyterians and Episcopalians.
- The 4-H Club represents community engagement in development across multiple areas—Head, Heart, Hands, Health.
Local Geography
- Holcomb is positioned 400 miles from Olathe, with Garden City nearby, housing around 11,000 people, illustrating the contrast between urban and rural settings.
Personal Connections
- Relationships and family ties play a significant role in social dynamics, with Nancy being a leader among peers and receiving support from friends like Susan Kidwell.
- The communal atmosphere is reflected in events like the Achievement Banquet, showcasing local recognition for contributions, such as those from residents like Mrs. Hideo Ashida.
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