The Dirty Thirties era – Memoirs & Memories

A community history.

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Beygrau, in later life, worked with Luther Burbank in his gardens. Their friendship led to Beygrau managing the development of Burbank's Gardens after Burbank's death.

Document from the Sonoma County Library.

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Maria Foth's description of her journey both physical and spiritual from Canada, through Russian and Germany, and back to Canada.

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One of a series of interviews of Manitou community elders compiled by Bette Mueller.

This one features Dorothy Bird.

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One of a series of interviews of Manitou community elders compiled by Bette Mueller.

This one features Myrtle Brick.

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A collection of documents concerning the Buchanan farming operation from the 1920s to the 1940s.

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A prairie boy's memoir.

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A Country Guide description of daily like on the prairies during the 1930s.

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A memoir written by someone who grew up in the house.

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A historical celebration of our prairie heritage.

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