Most of us are familiar with the term “grandfathered in” that indicates an exemption from some new rule or law that has been enacted. Merriam-Webster defines the grandfather clause: “Law: a part of a … Continue Reading about Who’s your gran-daddy? The Origin of the Grandfather Clause → This article was written in 1914, at […]
Did you ever wonder what life was really like 100 years ago? Well, Vintage American Ways has a collection of The Youth’s Companions for the years 1880 to 1920—over 2,000 of them—containing thousands … Continue Reading about Throwback Thursday: A Fast Food Restaurant 100 Years Ago → If you know a twelve-year-old boy whose idea […]
Maryanne Datesman gives an overview of the Vintage American Ways website and shares her experience writing American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture with her two co-authors. She explains … Continue Reading about Interview with Maryanne Datesman Co-Author of American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture →