At Home...in a House Subdivided: 1950-1990
Esther Hunn
Age 83
Springfield, 1987		 The following story is based on a decision made by a real person.
At the end of the story, you will find questions and activities.
For more information, click on the pictures with captions.
2 Esther and Pauline on couch [5k]
Who is Esther Hunn?

Esther Hunn Sound is 83. Esther's always lived with part of her family--with both parents until their deaths, and with several of her six siblings.

Now, with the death of her brother, she's alone with her sister, Pauline.

Her friends are telling her the big house they've lived in since 1966 is too much. She should find a smaller place.
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