Date of Award
Winter 12-19-2013
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Department
Education and Human Development
First Advisor
Mary E. Corey
Abstract
This project researched the largely overlooked historical topic of Rochester, NY during the Prohibition Era. It draws upon a wide variety of sources, including oral history from the author’s family who were directly involved in the illegal sale of alcohol in Rochester. These stories offer unique insight into the heretofore-undocumented side of the speakeasy operators. The combination of oral history and more traditional research offers a diverse interpretation of Rochester NY during the Prohibition Era. The project also includes a historiography of research on Prohibition in general and Rochester specifically as well as a DBQ designed for 8th grade US history students.
Repository Citation
Hendrick, Russell G., "Prohibition Era Rochester: A Family Affair" (2013). Education and Human Development Master's Theses. 310.
https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/ehd_theses/310
Included in
Cultural History Commons, Education Commons, Oral History Commons, United States History Commons
Comments
For further information, including links to download this project and supplemental pictures and information see my website at www.prohibitionrochester.com