Relatives from the Midwest

 My grandfather, Malcolm Campbell, was from Peru, Indiana. My grandother, Inez Heyman Campbell, was from Crystal Lake, Illinois. They met at Reed College in Portland, OR.

grandfather Malcolm Alan Campbell, PhD psychology, Stanford Univ CA
grandmother Inez Marie Heyman, BA, University of Oregon, children's librarian

Malcolm's father Albert Alexis Campbell - Scottish/Swiss, Aubbeenaubbee Township, Fulton County, Indiana, mother Orpha Brumbaugh, place Kewanna,  Indiana

Inez's father Arnold Cyrus Heyman - Heidelberg Univ. (Ohio) 1904, Chicago Theological Seminary 1908, German/Swiss, born Hunt's Corner, Ohio,  mother Henriette Wilhelmina Ludwig - Chicago Theological Seminary 1908, German, born Cleveland, Ohio

 

"Midwestern values are deeply rooted in the region's history and culture, shaped by its agricultural and industrial heritage. These values include a strong work ethic, genuine care for neighbors, practical wisdom, and humble confidence. They emphasize hard work without the need for applause, genuine care for community, and the importance of using resources wisely. These values are not outdated; they are timeless and continue to guide the character of Midwesterners across generations."