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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.

The following list  of titles are reference books, all of which provide information on American history by the decade. They are shelved in call number order ("Ref NC998.5.A1 A1," etc.) in Booth Library's reference room, 3000 Level (3rd floor).  The links take you to the catalog record where you can browse more information about the book. 
 

All American Ads (9 vols)  Ref NC998.5.A1 A1
American Decades: also available online Ref E169.12 .A419 1994      
American Decades Primary Sources Ref E169.1 .A471977 2004
American Food by the Decades Ref E169.12 .A426 2011x
Salem Histories: also available online by decade (see below)  Ref E169.12 .S243
St. James Ency. of Popular Culture (5 vols) Ref E169.1 .J3 2013
This Fabulous Century (7 vols)  Ref E161 .T55
Timetables of History Ref D11 .G78 2005
Timetables of Technology Ref T15 .B73 1993
20th Century Pop Culture (6 vols) Ref E169.12 .E65 2001
U.S.A. Sixties Ref E169.12 .U17 2001

 

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