Home of Charles Clarke Chapman, Fullerton, California, 1914

Home of Charles Clarke Chapman, Fullerton, California, 1914.

Home of Charles Clarke Chapman, Fullerton, California

Home of Charles Clarke Chapman, Fullerton, California. Photographic postcard with "Faculty parties in May each year 1933-1940" written on back.

Vern Ummel and Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, 1985.

Vern Ummel and Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Cecilia and Randall Presley, Irvin C. "Ernie" Chapman, and C. James Beneley at a Chapman College event in 1983

Honorees [left to right] Cecilia and Randall Presley, Irvin C. "Ernie" Chapman, and C. James Beneley at a Chapman College event in 1983. Cecilia Presley is the granddaughter of Cecil B. DeMille. [Chapman Quarterly, Winter 1983]

Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Liz Lin and Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985

Liz Lin and Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Irvin C. (Ernie) Chapman at the Chapman College 124th Anniversary, Orange, California, March 4, 1985.

Paul Williams, nephew of C. C. Chapman, Fort Worth, Texas

Studio portrait of Paul Williams, nephew of C. C. Chapman, Fort Worth, Texas. He worked in Chapman's Fullerton office, 5th floor, N. Spadra Street [now Harbor Blvd.], Fullerton, California.

Frank C. Chapman, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1890

Studio portrait of Frank C. Chapman, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1890.

Clarke Chapman, son of Colonel Frank M. Chapman and nephew of C. C. Chapman

Clarke Chapman, son of Colonel Frank M. Chapman and nephew of C. C. Chapman.

Charles Clarke Chapman, circa 1900

Charles Clarke Chapman, circa 1900.

Group portrait with Charles Clarke Chapman, Samuel James, and George Arthur Chapman Sr., circa 1900.

Copy of a damaged group portrait with Charles Clarke Chapman on the left, Samuel James on the right, and young man in front with hat and tie is George Arthur Chapman Sr., circa 1900.

President G. T. "Buck" Smith presents Irvin C. "Ernie" Chapman with 50th year diploma at Commencement, 1983

President G. T. "Buck" Smith presents Irvin C. "Ernie" Chapman with 50th year diploma at Commencement, Chapman College, Orange, California, May 29, 1983.

Anachronistic Me: An Autoethnographic Account of Recovery through Volunteerism

The purpose of this autoethnography was to reflect upon the ways in which my recovery was aided by the personal connections made while volunteering in a homeless shelter. Congruent with autoethnographic best practice, data were collected through a variety of means, including: journaling, field notes, participant observation, and collection of artifacts. An autoethnographic narrative emerged out of the analysis of data detailing my recuperative journey. Results indicated that my time spent volunteering at the shelter: (a) fostered a sense of Community, (b) made me aware of Realizations that broadened my perspective, and (c) aided in motivating me to be Intentional about Improving my Life. These three themes proved to be important factors in my recovery process. This thesis will inform social science researchers and health advocates by making a contribution to the growing body of literature regarding recovery.