The Homes (Life at the Homes)

Season 2: April of 1930


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Welcome to April of 1930! While the first day of the month is full of light-hearted pranks, the mood turns more serious as President Hoover's first term is evaluated and the 1930 census kicks off. The world is changing -- whether it's demographics as revealed by the information collected by the census enumerators or public opinions about those in need -- the Homes is impacted by an ever-evolving society. We dig deeper into the question we've been asked so often: why was there a need for orphanages during this time in our history? We'll also hear about Confirmation festivities and Holy Week.

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The Homes (Life at the Homes)By Researched and hosted by Andrew Newell and Karen Thalacker. Sound edited by Robert Newell.

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