One Kansas Family: Stitched Together with Memories portrays the sweeping changes of the20th century in an intimate way as the Hubbard family experienced it. Thelma and Joe were bornon family farms during the First World War and survived the hardships of the Great Depressionand Drought. WW II changed the trajectories of their lives, and the Baby Boom shaped theirremaining years as they were devoted parents who also served as dedicated volunteers.Overshadowing everything for this midcentury family was the Cold War in which they played apart. Joe worked as a civilian for the US military and constructed missile bases. After four movesthey settled down on a small ranch near Manhattan, Kansas where the couple lived out thefinal chapters of their American dream.Their oldest daughter Terry has woven her memories, research, and images into anengaging story with a quilting theme. Through blending historical context, a scrapbook, and amemoir, she has created a fresh format for modern audiences.

It provides insights into thisfamily's culture, values, and behaviors in a multi-faceted way. Terry has humanized the historyof the 20th Century by creating a richly detailed glimpse into the lives of one middle-class Kansasfamily.Each section has a collage of artifacts and a timeline of world and family events. Narratives,first-person essays, photographs, side copy articles, and primary source documents tell theHubbard's story.