The Great Depression in America: A Cultural Encyclopedia, Volume 2Greenwood Press, 2007 - 668 pages Everything from Amos 'n' Andy to zeppelins is included in this two-volume encyclopedia of popular culture during the Great Depression era. Two hundred entries explore the entertainments, amusements, and people of the United States during the difficult years of the 1930s. |
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