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James Russell: The Great Depression

James Russell describes his family's tough…

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James Russell: "She ruled the roost."

James Russell describes how his mother maintained…

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Reuben Griffin: Rural Electrification

Reuben Griffin recalls how his family home was…

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Reuben Griffin: "Put it on the book."

Reuben Griffin recalls how people paid bills at…

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Reuben Griffin: "Just plain old dirt farmers"

Reuben Griffin describes his father's work…

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Reuben Griffin: A Better Job in Florida

Reuben Griffin recalls his parents' reasons…

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Jessie Moss: The Great Depression

Jessie Moss describes her father's work…

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Alan Hall: O Christmas Tree

Alan Hall recalls the rarity of having a…

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Alan Hall: "Anything to make money"

Alan Hall recalls the jobs he had as a kid in…

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Alan Hall: The Depression

Alan Hall describes his mother's struggles…

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William Wallace, Jr.: South Georgia Childhood

William Wallace, Jr. describes how his father,…

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Geraldine Anthony: "Eighth grade student"

Geraldine Anthony describes her early life…

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Edith Gray: A Depression-Era Childhood

Edith Gray describes her experience growing up…

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Elizabeth Hickcox: "I want a job!"

Elizabeth Hickcox explains how her grandfather…

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Elizabeth Hickcox: Men's Attitudes

Elizabeth Hickcox describes how she was treated…

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William Campbell: "My dad was a druggist."

William Campbell describes how his father's…

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