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Adventures in History Series: Family Life in Early Buffalo
Description:
Author Olga Lindberg provides an overview of pioneer family life in Buffalo from 1800 – 1840. Her narration includes a description of the Hodge family, which recognized as the first African American family to settle in WNY.

This pamphlet is one of twenty-seven volumes in the Adventures in WNY History Series, which were produced based on the collections and archives of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. The contents of the pamphlets, including the images, are copyrighted by the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. They can be used exclusively for educational purposes described under the federal copyright laws. Some original copies may be purchased from the museum shop.

This pamphlet is appropriate for students studying local and New York State history.

Author:
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
Grade Level(s): 4, 7
Website(s):
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Bullet The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum Education - http://bechsed.nylearns.org/pdf/Family_Life_in_Early_Buffalo.pdf
Related Content: 
Adventures in History Series: The Village of Buffalo 1800-1832
Adventures in History Series: The Holland Land Company in WNY
Adventures in History Series: The War of 1812 on the Frontier
Buffalo Timeline
Related Standards:
Bullet SS1.E.3A Students gather and organize information about the important accomplishments of individuals and groups, including Native American Indians, living in their neighborhoods and communities.
 
Bullet SS1.I.3A Students complete well-documented and historically accurate case studies about individuals and groups who represent different ethnic, national and religious groups, including Native American Indians, in New York State and the United States at different times in different locations.
 
Bullet SS1.E.4C Students view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts.
 
Bullet SS1.I.4D Students describe historic events through the eyes and experiences of those who were there.
 

Submitted By:
Michael Horning, Educator
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