At Grandma's House : The World War II Homefront in Havana, Illinois.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Earhart, H. Byron.

Series:

Saluki Publishing

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945.

Illinois.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (282 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

At Grandma's House

Place of Publication:

Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 2020.

Summary:

H. Byron Earhart's book offers a vivid portrayal of life on the homefront in Havana, Illinois, during World War II. Drawing from personal memories and historical research, Earhart captures the experiences of American families dealing with the anxieties and routines of wartime. Focusing on his family's life, especially the influence of his grandmother, the book explores themes of courage, resilience, and the everyday joys and struggles faced by civilians. Through anecdotes and local newspaper accounts, Earhart provides a nostalgic yet insightful view of mid-20th century America, reflecting on how wartime experiences shaped the values and identities of those who lived through it. This work is intended for readers interested in personal histories and the social impact of World War II on American society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Prolog

Chapter 1. Last One Home's a Rotten Egg

Chapter 2. Corn Cobs, Coal, and Ice

Chapter 3. Pucka-pucka-pucka

Chapter 4. Mrs. America, "The Weaker Sex?"

Chapter 5. Rosie the Riveter

Chapter 6. For the Duration

Chapter 7. Rationing and the OPA

Chapter 8. Victory Garden

Chapter 9. "I'll Wring Your Neck"

Chapter 10. Homefront Battles

Chapter 11. "Blow Your -"

Chapter 12. Orphan Annie and Junior Commandos

Chapter 13. Savings Stamps and Snake Dances

Chapter 14. Convoys and Bivouacs

Chapter 15. One-Armed Bandits in Little Reno

Chapter 16. Cornfield Soldiers, Happy Civilians, and Singing POWs

Chapter 17. Red Ryder

Chapter 18. A Make-Believe Sword and Ostrich Feathers

Chapter 19. "Just a Stone's Throw from Church"

Chapter 20. By the River

Chapter 21. Gone Fishin'

Chapter 22. The Ball of String

Chapter 23. Bell Bottom Trousers

Chapter 24. Ink and Blood, Life and Death

Chapter 25. Editorials: I, We, and WE-ALL

Chapter 26. Bad News and Good News-Cookies, and Valentines

Chapter 27. Cartoons and Submarines

Chapter 28. The USO: Coffee, Cookies, and Dancing

Chapter 29. A Flag, New Shoes, and Blisters

Chapter 30. 1,760,000 Baskets of Dirt

Chapter 31. "Turn the Lights Out!"

Chapter 32. A Japanese Sword and a Panama Hat

Chapter 33. The Empty Rocking Chair

Chapter 34. Prewar, Wartime, Postwar . . . and More War

Ideas for Exploring the Homefront in Talks and Papers

Suggestions for Further Reading

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Other Titles by H. Byron Earhart

Back Cover.

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ISBN:

9780809370085

0809370085

OCLC:

1250089061