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History and Culture of 20th Century America by decade

A guide to reference books, journals, and online library resources for research into decades of 20th century America.

Online books other resources

American Decades books

Each volume of American Decades provides a survey of life over a particular ten-year period.  Each book is divided into chapters such as The Arts, Fashion, Government and Politics, Lifestyles and Social Trends, Medicine and Health, and more.  These books are available in print (see at left) as well as online.
 
     1900-1909
     1910-1919
     1920-1929
     1930-1939
     1940-1949
     1950-1959
1960-1969
1970-1979
1980-1989
1990-1999
2000-2009
 

Decades histories from Salem Press

​Salem Press has published a series of books providing information on history by decade.  Booth Library has these books in print (see at left) as well as online.  In addition, the links below will provide access to additional Salem Press books, such as Great Events in History, Great Lives, Milestone Documents and Great Athletes.

Twenties in America
Thirties in America
Forties in America
Fifties in America
Sixties in America
Seventies in America
Eighties in America
Nineties in America
2000s in America
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