Kerry A Graves

Addresses social and economic life during the 1930s. Discusses the Great Depression's effect on children and families. Includes an activity to connect today's reader with the past.

The diary of a ten-year-old girl who lived in western New York during the 1850s records her family and school life, clothing, transportation, and views on women's rights. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to this era.