Historical Events

The Dirty Thirties

• Please describe the Dirty Thirties.

• How did the Depression affect your family?

• Did you experience any dust storms? If so, please tell us more about this.

• Did you experience any problems with grasshoppers, jackrabbits, or other animal pests during these years? If so, please share your memories with us.

• How did your parents keep food on the table during the Dirty Thirties?

• Do you remember the WPA? If so, please tell us about it.

• Do you remember the CCC's? If so, please tell us about them.

• Is there anything you would like to add about the Dirty Thirties?

World War II

• Please tell us how the outbreak of World War II change your life.

• How did rationing affect your family?

• Did speaking German affect your relationship with others in school, town, or church?

• Where were you when Pearl Harbor was attacked?

• Was anyone in your family drafted? Or, did anyone in your family volunteer to serve in the war? If so, please tell us more about it.

• Did you serve in World War II? If so, where did you serve. Please tell us about your experiences.

Korean War

• How did outbreak of the Korean War affect your family?

Vietnam War

• How did the outbreak of the Vietnam War affect your family?

World Trade Center Attack

• How were you affected by the attack on the World Trade Center?

"War" Adam Kaseman