Personal stories of the Great Depression

The Great Depression was a frightening and uncertain time for many Americans. Banks closed, jobs disappeared, and some families lost everything. These times of scarcity would affect the people who lived through them for the rest of their lives. Despite the devastated economy, there was hope. Many families, friends, and neighbors came together and helped one another. People made do with what they had. The personal stories shared in this book discuss life before, during, and after the Great Depression. Each chapter, written by a different author, is a first-person account of life between 1920 and 1942. The authors all have some connection to the Walla Walla Valley, and this book preserves their memories and experiences and offers a glimpse of Walla Walla in times past.-- Back Cover.