“T. F. Library Report Says ‘Depression Reading’ Ends” article from Greenfield Daily Recorder-Gazette newspaper

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The Great Depression (1929-1939) exerted unforeseen influences on American culture and politics. It encouraged new experiments in public policy and forced Americans to question traditional beliefs and habits. This article suggests that the depression may have encouraged Americans to read more. Circulation of books rose dramatically during the early years of the depression and the reading room was crowded day and night. Although the article suggests that “depression reading” ended in 1934, the depression itself was far from over. It would last until the beginning of the Second World War in 1939.

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Item typePeriodicals
Newspaper
Article
PublisherGreenfield Daily Recorder-Gazette
Date1935-03-22
PlaceTurners Falls, Massachusetts; Greenfield, Massachusetts
TopicEducation, Literacy
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
Industry, Occupation, Work
EraGreat Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
EventGreat Depression. 1929–1940
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPrinting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: printed paper, ink Height: 8.00 in Width: 4.50 in
Catalog #L08.024
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Greenfield Daily Recorder-Gazette. “T. F. Library Report Says ‘Depression Reading’ Ends.” March 22, 1935. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l08-024/. Accessed on November 2, 2024.

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