Abstract
The oral history interview with Olga and Paul Naugle provides a detailed account of their experiences growing up during the Great Depression and their memories of life in Cleveland, Ohio. Olga recalls the challenges of living through the Depression, including the scarcity of food and the various ways their families made ends meet, such as making homemade potato chips and doughnuts. She describes entertainment activities, such as roller skating, attending the local theater, and participating in Ukrainian cultural events. Paul adds to the narrative by discussing his family's interactions with local food distribution programs and the impact of New Deal initiatives like the WPA. The interview also touches on the importance of community during that era, with memories of neighborhood gatherings, church activities, and makeshift entertainment. Both Olga and Paul reflect on the simplicity of life during those times, the resourcefulness required to get by, and the deep sense of community that characterized their youth.
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Interviewee
Naugle, Olga (interviewee); Naugle, Paul (interviewee)
Interviewer
Brewer, Shelly (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
3-6-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Olga and Paul Naugle interview, 06 March 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223042.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1294
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