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Life in the 30's - Summertime |
Fascinating archival film footage provides an entertaining look at what people did for fun when money was scarce. The old swimming hole, fishing in a pond, running a lemonade stand, picking berries, and soapbox carts are among the interesting scenes.
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Life in the 30's - Winter |
Life in the depression years during the colder months is shown through entertaining archival film. Many activities are shown, including a one-boy-one-dog sled race, a wild ride on a sled tethered to a wind driven iceboat, daring and dangerous bobsled rides and vintage ski jumping.
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Charles Lindberg Family |
While the emphasis of this video is on the life of the famous flyer of Little Falls and his early life in Minnesota, this program also traces the origin of his family in the state.
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The Communist Movement |
This is the story of the communist movement during the depression years in the upper midwest. It follows the story of Illimy (lastname) who grew up in a minnesota homestead farm and eventually moved with her family to Russia following dreams of a better life.
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End of the Big Lie - Russia |
Life in Russia before and after communisim. Story is brought to life through stories and first hand accounts of life behind the 'iron curtain'
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The Orphan Train |
From the 1850’s to the 1930’s, more than 250,000 orphans from New York City and Boston were sent westward. The train made many stops along the way as married couples picked out the boy or girl they wanted. Michigan was one of many middle western states to take in 12,500 children from 3 to 16 years of age. Captivating stories, eyewitnesses and photos make this a very special documentary.
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