Back Stairs at Brucemore: Life as Servants in Early 20th Century America

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Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP)

Collection:

National Park Service

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

looks at the role of servants at a 33-acre estate during the early 1900s. The 21-room mansion was built in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the 1880s with a separate entrance, dining area, and stairs for servants. Servants cleaned house, supervised children, washed laundry, cooked meals, cared for the garden and farm animals, and maintained carriages and cars. Floor plans, photos, and diary excerpts are included.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans, Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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