Introduction

Parents and Grandparents

The Smith Family Relocates from Missouri to Montana

Memories of Farm Life

Living in Montana

The Homestead and Housing

Farming, Tractors and Cars

Clothing

Grasshoppers, Gardens and Food

Health and Medicine

School Years and Teachers

Prohibition

An Unexpected Death

Foreclosure

The Great Depression

Civilian Conservation Corps

Railroads and Riding the Rails

Family Transitions

The Smith Brothers Military Service

Memories of World War II

Marriage

North Africa and Italy – 451st Bomb Group (H)

Discharge from the Service

Returning to Civilian Life

Employment

Children

A New Home

General Services Administration

Politics

“Get An Education”

Family Vacations

Grandchildren

Transitions

Notes and Comments

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Attachment 1 – Additional Photos

Attachment 2 – Copies of Family Documents and Research Materials