Jon "David" Shearer Oral History Interview

IdentifierNHF_WC_2016_Shearer_Jon

Date2016 June 7

Description David Shearer lived in the town of New Brighton, PA throughout the war. Born in 1937, David talks about growing up during WWII and discusses schooling, entertainment, and popular culture during the war. He also tells of the impact of the war on his small town community and his family. He talks about the coal mine strikes that particularly affected Western Pennsylvania during the war and focuses on rationing and its effects.

Material TypeDigital

LanguageEnglish

Duration56m 44s

Preferred CitationJon "David" Shearer, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland

ProvenanceInterview was recorded by Michelle Ramstack, Teddy Connell, Nick Coviello, and Andrew Darlington for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project