Explains that the author's outlook on life in the United States changed because of her experience recording a life history of her grandmother, Rachel Ham. Describes Ham's childhood in rural Idaho, including the kinds of chores she did, the introduction of electricity to the community, modes of entertainment, the family's Model T Ford, and school. Includes descriptions of Ham's father, mother, and each of her siblings. Includes Ham's memories of holidays, the Great Depression, college and working, getting married, World War II, and raising a family. Discusses Ham's membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Includes a transcription of three interviews with Ham and several digital images of photographs, as well as an image of a war ration card. Created by Megan Hansen while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during Fall Semester 2003.