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USI Community Read

Stories of the Great Depression

Season 2014 Episode 1 | 28m 7s

High School and college students interview five survivors of the Great Depressions.

Maime Dowell from Nashville was interviewed by Mount Vernon H.S. student Cara Hoskins. Cara also interviewed Mel Peterson, who grew up in Nebraska. A native of Evansville, IN, Geraldine Hammers was interviewed by UE student Jonathon Boettcher. Chris Nix grew up in Iowa and spoke with Reitz student Zach Cook. Finally, Mary Schmitt was interviewed by her granddaughter USI student Tessa Livers.

02/13/2014 | Rating NR

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USI Community Read

Stories of the Great Depression

Season 2014 Episode 1 | 28m 7s

Maime Dowell from Nashville was interviewed by Mount Vernon H.S. student Cara Hoskins. Cara also interviewed Mel Peterson, who grew up in Nebraska. A native of Evansville, IN, Geraldine Hammers was interviewed by UE student Jonathon Boettcher. Chris Nix grew up in Iowa and spoke with Reitz student Zach Cook. Finally, Mary Schmitt was interviewed by her granddaughter USI student Tessa Livers.

02/13/2014 | Rating NR

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