Jan 20-25, 1936

This week, Dave battles a massive snow storm followed by blistering cold. So cold, in fact, that he can’t work. Ruth finally gets paid. At the end of this post is a letter from Jennie Sedgemore with the first mention of who we think is Read More …

May 6-9, 1935

Everyone seems to have pre-wedding jitters. Dave wasn’t even going to go, but seems to have changed his mind. Ruth is worried about finding work again after she takes time off for Lydia and Francis’ wedding. May 6, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, Arrived home Read More …