How did the Great Depression affect your life (childhood) at the time? Didn’t know we were poor During the Depression, where did you live? How was that geographic area affected by the Depression? Only people that had more were civil service employees When did your family or community first feel the economic impact of the Depression? Father lost job, knitting mill How was the school in your community affected by the Depression? What did you do for entertainment during the Depression? Movies one day a week 10 cents Good times…not aware we were poor, everyone was mother said no listenedReligion helpedMovies were like fairytales…good always won,On Friday nights…dish night…. paid 25 cents…got free dishDepression glassHow did your life change when the Depression was over? By time it was over going into WWIIThings were better by 1939Could get work by 1939Manager groceryMother worked for a doctor as a housekeeperHow does the Depression continue to affect your present life? Never wastefulDon’t waste foodRespect money moreLittle child today will get money…. knew there was no moneyDepression mentalityLoves giving things awayDonations at churchHusband- mother truant officer…. went around to find children out of school, worked for board of ed, steady salary, widow 3 children, much easier time, new clothes, How did you get to school during the Great Depression? Walked Always within reasonableWhat groups did you feel most sorry for?Some families that they knew were on relief like welfareDid you know anyone who worked for one of the federal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps? Knew of them…only 9 didn’t know What did you usually eat during a day? Ate 3 times a day Didn’t go into iceboxCome home from school n have peanut butter and jelly or cheese sandwichesRice crispies or oatmealWonderful life, happy children Mother and father didn’t share problemsDidn't get...
