My Grandma, Violet

Diamond R

My Olden Days Report about Violet

When and where were you born? In the thirties LeRoy, Ill.

How was your school different from our school now? How did you get to school? We never had Junior high. Walked to school.

What chores did you do when you were in second grade? None.

What kind of clothes did you wear? Did your mother make your dresses?

No. what did toys and foods cost when you were 7 or 8? $ 2.00 very cheap.

Did you ever earn money when you were in second grade? How? No

Do you have a short story or anecdote that kids my age might enjoy? None

Do you have any photographs, mementos, or artifacts you would be willing for us to photograph or scan for this report? We especially would love your childhood pictures! No

What kind of food did you eat? How much of your food did you grow? All kinds just like they do now days, none

What did children do or fun when you were my age? What games did you play? Tell about favorite toy. Played dolls, jump rope, baseball all my dolls

What happened when you were Nothing - never was naughty

What kind of house did you live in? Was it in town or in the country? 2 bedroom house Springfield , Ill. town

What is the biggest change since you were a child? All things are more expensive, children are more rude, Parents are not strict enough.