Historical documentary series drawn from the recollections of senior citizens in a variety of American towns.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
https://mith.umd.edu/airwaves/programs/the-american-town-a-self-portrait/
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Bluegrass Country, part 1
This program, the second of two parts, focuses on life in Bluegrass Country. Features stories about horse raising, tobacco, bourbon, and other elements of the area around Lexington, Kentucky.
Bluegrass country, part 1
This program, the first of two parts, focuses on life in Bluegrass Country. Features stories about horse raising, tobacco, bourbon, and other elements of the area around Lexington, Kentucky.
Copper country: Part II, part 2
This program, the second of two parts, focuses on the Keweenaw Peninsula on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Cultural life and ethnic groups are studied. Also includes the story of Father Baraga, a pioneer priest.
Copper country: Part II, part 1
This program, the first of two parts, focuses on the Keweenaw Peninsula on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Cultural life and ethnic groups are studied. Also includes the story of Father Baraga, a pioneer priest.
Napoleon, Ohio, part 2
This program, the second of two parts, focuses on the town of Napoleon, Ohio. Topics covered inlcude the Miami and Erie Canal; farming methods; hatchery businesses; windmill manufacturing; and the women's suffrage movement. Includes an interview with a 102-year-old woman.
Napoleon, Ohio, part 1
This program, the first of two parts, focuses on the town of Napoleon, Ohio. Topics covered inlcude the Miami and Erie Canal; farming methods; hatchery businesses; windmill manufacturing; and the women's suffrage movement. Includes an interview with a 102-year-old woman.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, part 1
This program, the first of two parts, explores Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where the rich heritage of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country dates to colonial times.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, part 2
This program, the second of two parts, explores Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where the rich heritage of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country dates to colonial times.
Durand, Michigan, part 2
This program, the second of two parts, focuses on Durand, Michigan: Its story and success in changing to other industries in the face of declining railroad activity.
Durand, Michigan, part 1
This program, the first of two parts, focuses on Durand, Michigan: Its story and success in changing to other industries in the face of declining railroad activity.
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