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Play and Poverty in 1930s and 40s Pittsburgh

Posted: 12/07/07 03:14 PM

My dad, Russell Lanza, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA in the 1930s and 40s. Here are some great stories of very creative play in the midst of poverty during and immediately after the Great Depression.

by Mike Lanza

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Wonderful stories Mike! Reminds me of conversations with my father (same age) growing up in the midwest… but I don’t have any of it on video!

by Michael Wood-Lewis on 12/08/07 09:50 PM

Hi Mike

Loved the video about Roseleaf and Orchard Spring. I did know the Morrisons. Keith was a friend of mine. He graduated in 72.. Anyway thanks for the reminder of the old neighborhood

Jim Van Cleef

by Jim Van Cleef on 12/26/07 05:50 PM

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Play and Poverty in 1930s and 40s Pittsburgh

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