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

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Literacy and Language ArtsSocial Studies

1. To explore the lifestyles and activities of the employees at Brucemore; 2. To compare and contrast working as a servant in a private home with working in a factory or shop; 3. To research ads and articles depicting servants in the early 20th century and consider how stereotypes affect the expectations of employers for employees; 4. To identify and research a historic building in the local community and determine how its use changed over time.

Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

1. Life Below Stairs: Servants at Brucemore

2. Stereotypes, Advertisements, and the Servant Image

3. Historic Buildings and Changing Uses Over Time