My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time family friend: Eva Wesman - who was born in 1927 (which means she is 91 years young at the time of this interview!) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Yooper!). I met up with Eva in a rehab clinic where she was recovering from a recent injury - and she was especially gracious to be interviewed in between therapies. Truth be told - since we both enjoy telling stories - we talked non-stop for almost 2.5 hours! That conversation has been edited for timely presentation and here you will find Part 1 where we focus on Eva's remembrances of The Great Depression - one of the darkest and most desperate times in American history. Amongst other insights, Eva shares the personal struggles that her parents faced in a time of intensely scarce resources; how a mill pond and discarded automobile tires can be luxurious entertainment for children; and a sensible strategy for choosing which political side to support.
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Logo Credit: Saint-Creative.com
Music Credit: Of Asaph (James Alleman)
Recommended Resources:
Great Depression history
Ken Burns presents The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (documentary)
Pure Michigan - Upper Peninsula
Plymouth District Library (Plymouth, MI)
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