| Description |
x, 197 pages ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Literature for youth ; no. 5 |
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Literature for youth series ; no. 5
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Reference resources -- Ch. 2. Nonfiction resources -- Ch. 3. Biography -- Ch. 4. Oral histories, memoirs and recollections -- Ch. 5. Photographers and their photographs -- Ch. 6. Picture books -- Ch. 7. Fiction -- Ch. 8. International resources -- Ch. 9. American guide series : the WPA guides -- Ch. 10. The federal theatre project -- Ch. 11. The federal arts project -- Ch. 12. Music from the Depression era -- Ch. 13. Work, life and recreation -- App. I. Museums, places to visit -- App. II. State historical societies |
| Summary |
"The Great Depression in Literature for Youth. A Geographical Study of Families and Young Lives describes youth literature and relevant resources on the era, including biographies; oral histories, memoirs, and recollections; photograph collections; fiction and nonfiction books; picture books; and international resources. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) state guides are also included, as well as literature about federal theater, arts, and music projects. Entries are geographically categorized to aid students, educators, historians, and writers in finding literature on specific states or regions. A comprehensive listing of museums and state historical societies complement this reference. This is a must have resource for anyone searching for diverse material on the Great Depression."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes indexes |
| Subject |
Depressions -- 1929 -- United States -- Juvenile literature -- Bibliography.
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Depressions -- 1929 -- United States -- Bibliography.
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Young adult literature, American -- Bibliography.
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Children's literature, American -- Bibliography.
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Depressions in literature -- Bibliography.
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| Genre/Form |
Bibliographies.
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| LC no. |
2004010651 |
| ISBN |
0810850931 paperback alkaline paper |
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