Describes daily life for Americans during the Great Depression, as well as some of the lasting changes that occurred such as the increased power of the federal government and technological and cultural innovations. Geographic variation in library growth is discussed.

Throughout the Great Depression, The New York Public Library was able to maintain seven days of service. Research shows that the Bennett Buggy and the Hoover Wagon were not uncommon sights on public roads during the Depression years. Describes daily life for Americans during the Great Depression, as well as some of the lasting changes that occurred such as the increased power of the federal government and technological and cultural innovations. Despite economic hard times public libraries were founded in 48 of the 50 states and territories. Even the national pastime, baseball, changed profoundly during the Great Depression. Related Research Guides & Webpages Farmer-Labor Movement. A guide listing the resources available at the MNHS library. Series The way people live. Minnesota During the Great Depression Overview Minnesota During the Great Depression. This paper investigates the broad outline of the growth of the public library in the USA during the Great Depression. Edition Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 87 … Edition Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-91) and index. Many books listed in the Secondary Sources page can be borrowed from other libraries. People line up against a fence, where a sign reads: “Cocina gratuita de Periodico, Departo de Raciones” (Temporary Free Kitchen, Ration Distribution). This primary source material consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, printed material, audio-visual material, and memorabilia. Great Depression. Walker Evans, The Breadline, 1933, gelatin silver print, Gift of Katherine L. Meier and Edward J. Lenkin, 1991.173.1 This image is of a breadline in Cuba, showing us the effect of the Great Depression on other nations. In a 1974 interview, conducted by Brigham Young University, a Depression era survivalist talked about his experiences during those lean years. Major League rosters and players’ salaries were cut, 14 minor leagues were eliminated, and, in an effort to bolster attendance that had fallen by more than 40 percent by 1933, night games were introduced.

WPA: Works Progress Administration/Work Project Administration. During the Great Depression, he served a Majority Leader of the Senate. In fact, annual reports of the Library from 1929-1939 confirm that the Central Building was open 365 days per year and a total of 82 hours per week. Nine states contributed the greatest portion of that growth.