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My Grandma's Diaries
Приєднався 23 бер 2023
In 1931, at the age of thirteen, Elisabeth Hartsell began documenting her daily life in diaries. She continued writing faithfully for ten and a half years, encompassing the trying times of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Remarkably, these diaries, along with Elisabeth's life story, remained tucked away, hidden from the world until now.
Here on UA-cam, you can watch our long-form videos. We have posted "Season One" and "Season Two" here, so sit back, grab the popcorn and enjoy over 2 hours of My Grandma's Diaries! There will eventually be four Seasons total.
"My Grandma's Diaries" is a project that delves into Elisabeth's journals using a series of engaging videos on social media and a highly successful podcast. We bring her words to life and the story is a hidden treasure! Surprisingly, much of her teenage story remained unknown to the family.
Here on UA-cam, you can watch our long-form videos. We have posted "Season One" and "Season Two" here, so sit back, grab the popcorn and enjoy over 2 hours of My Grandma's Diaries! There will eventually be four Seasons total.
"My Grandma's Diaries" is a project that delves into Elisabeth's journals using a series of engaging videos on social media and a highly successful podcast. We bring her words to life and the story is a hidden treasure! Surprisingly, much of her teenage story remained unknown to the family.
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PART 6 (30 mins)
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In PART 6, Elisabeth’s family finally moves out of their tent, marking a small but significant improvement during the harsh realities of the Great Depression. This episode is enriched with historical photographs from the Farm Security Administration collection, offering an authentic glimpse into Elisabeth’s world and the disintegrating shanty towns and small communities of the time. Elisabeth c...
PART 5 (30 mins)
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PART 5 begins in June 1933 as Elisabeth’s family continues to struggle and her father remains unemployed during the height of the Great Depression. Despite these challenges, Elisabeth finds moments of joy and adventure. She attends musicales on mountain tops and enjoys lively dances with live violin music. Living without modern conveniences, she relies on well water and bathes in a nearby strea...
PART 4 (30 mins)
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PART 4 begins in January 1933, with Elisabeth now 15 years old. This episode incorporates real-life photos from the Great Depression, many captured by photographers like Dorothea Lange, who were sent by President Roosevelt to document the realities of rural life in the Midwest. Over 80,000 photographs were taken on farms similar to the one where Elisabeth’s family lives, providing a vivid histo...
PART 3 (30 mins)
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PART 3 of Elisabeth's story begins in September 1932 during the Great Depression. At 14 years old, she and her seven-person family live in a tent on her grandfather's Arkansas farm, picking strawberries and cotton. Despite the economic hardships and her father’s ongoing unemployment, Elisabeth finds moments of joy. She goes to birthday parties, pie suppers, and dances at the drugstore. She even...
PART 2 (30 mins)
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In PART 2 of the series, Elisabeth and her seven-person family face sudden destitution, forcing them to live in a tent on her grandfather's farm in Arkansas. Despite their challenges, the farm setting offers a glimpse of hope and resilience as they adjust to their new reality.
PART 1 (30 mins)
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PART 1 of My Grandma's Diaries begin as Elisabeth Hartsell, a thirteen-year-old girl, lives a seemingly ordinary life with her family of seven in Monticello, Arkansas. Little did she know that within a year, her family would be swept into the depths of the Great Depression. Join us in experiencing the unfolding stories from Elisabeth's diaries, one entry at a time. SEE MORE INFO HERE! www.mygra...
My Grandma's Diaries E-Book
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Hot off the electronic presses!!! We’ve just finished the “My Grandma’s Diaries” e-book and it’s available on Amazon right now! In addition to Elisabeth’s handwritten diary entries, the e-book has over 3,000 photos, newspaper articles, movie links, and more!!! The story follows Elisabeth until her unexpected death in 1969. This e-book is over 500 pages and is very interactive. It works great on...
A map of our podcast listeners!!
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May you all have a wonderful 2024! Make your New Year’s resolution to follow the podcast and write and review it wherever you listen to it!
Our TV interview!
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Learn all about My Grandma's Diaries in this interview with Liz and Mark!!
Behind the scenes of My Grandma's Diaries!
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Elisabeth Hartsell's long-hidden diaries, once boxed away, have now emerged for the world to discover. This project commenced in October 2022, and since then, it has garnered an impressive following of over 400,000 on social media, alongside a thriving podcast.
My Grandma's Diaries PODCAST
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wow so cool
I really enjoyed this!! Something bothered me though. My grandmother grew up in that area and they all had very mild southern accents. Just wondered if you knew that?
This is the kind of journalism we need nowadays. No news no history books. The lives and accounts of those who lived through it. Diaries are time portals and I’m so thankful for sharing your story! ❤❤
What a wonderful idea. I love the format. Something about this feels groundbreaking. Keep up the good work.
Very cool! Interesting!
First off, I want to thank you so much for sharing your family story. I really enjoyed listening to the podcast and watching the videos that have been put out. I have learned so much about life in America in the 30s. You both are so talented. Next, I need to thank you for getting me through C***d in November 2023! I thought I was going to lose my mind from fever, but between binging and concentrating on the podcast and my husband I got through it! Nothing else comforted me like you guys! I was able to imagine I was right there with Elizabeth! One thing I wanted to comment about in real time that I’m sure you know, is that it was common and encouraged for teens to date multiple people at once. I saw this in a neat video from UA-camr Karolina Zebrowska. Thanks again for this amazing project and I really hope y’all have something coming up- you have a lifelong fan right here!
I just finished the podcast and omg I can’t wait till I can see it on Netflix 😀😀 Liz and Mark(Paul) lol 😅 did a wonderful job
Amazing! This is just the thing to do with those old diaries!
We are LOVING the podcast and all the fun things you post about Elisabeth! 6 of us from Colorado and Oregon listen to a podcast each week and then text each other our thoughts and highlights. Tonight will be the first time we will get 'together' via Zoom to have a podcast club meeting to talk about the first 7 episodes. Thank you for your work and time into this project. Its a Gem!
Do tell what you all talked about!!!!
Eileen from Monmouth Oregon!
Susan from Los Osos California
Longview Washington.
Becky from Tennessee!
Thank you for the love & work you put into transcribing & videographing. Yes, it's the story many of our families lived ... but very few documented as Elizabeth did.
Close to my Mexican mamita (grandmother 1894) who shared many memories with me…I am a follower and I’m am absolutely fastened With the stories❤
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I am on episode 21 and I'm dying to hear Billies story. He sounds like such an interesting person. Absolutely loving this podcast!
you do an amazing job. Thanks Mark. Love hearing your Mom and Aunt.
Thank you so much!! :)