History 476

Devine

Spring 2016

First “DIG”

This is the first of four opportunities this semester to do a little digging into primary sources in search of evidence that corroborates, complicates, or even contradicts the readings for the course. This need not be an extensive research project – no more than a typed page or two is necessary. The assignment is due in class on Tuesday, March 8th.

The websites below provide ample primary sources that deal with the experiences of youth during the New Deal. Once you have done some digging, select ONE of the sources (an article, speech, personal reflection, etc.) and summarize it, highlighting the main argument or point of view of the author. Then, explain how this document might support or refute the materials relating to youth during the Depression that we have watched or discussed in class.

http://newdeal.feri.org/texts/browse.cfm?MainCatID=276

(Topic: National Youth Administration)

http://newdeal.feri.org/texts/browse.cfm?MainCatID=55

(Topic: Civilian Conservation Corps)

http://newdeal.feri.org/texts/browse.cfm?MainCatID=299

(Topic: American Youth Congress)

http://newdeal.feri.org/texts/browse.cfm?MainCatID=96

(Topic: Youth)