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- Art Deco Fashions of the 1930s: A General OverviewA quick look at the fashions trends of the 1930s.
1930s Horror Movie Characters: What Makes Them Iconic?The early 1930s hosted a number of classic motion pictures featuring some of the most memorable creatures and monsters in horror movies.
Granny Went Green in 1930s - How You Can Follow Gail Lee Martin's LeadYou don't need solar panels to go green in Kansas. This granny has been doing it for years and tells you how in her award-winning paperback, "My Flint Hills Childhood."
How Basic Life in the 1930s Differed Little from Life TodayThe culture of our world has been has been marvelously transformed by the electronic revolution. Also amazing is the fact that, although greatly improved, our planes, trains, cars and kitchen appliances are basically the same as they were in the 1930s.
While Growing Up During the 1930s Great Depression, Life was Quite Austere but PracticalIn several ways, modern life is very similar to life in the 1930s. The only differences in cars, trains and airplanes are in sophistication. The huge differences are in communication and information; TVs, cellphones and computers.- Domination by Decade: These Batters Weren't "Depressed" in the 1930sA review of the leading major league baseball batters of the 1930s.
Double Talk was the Dialect of the 1930s to 1940s in the Rural SouthDialect, or the way we talk often changes over the years even within the same geographic area. These are clips revised from a chapter in my book, War Clouds Looming When We Were Young.- Best Movies by Year: 1930sHere's a look at the best movies by year in the 1930s.
- Popular Trends in America- the 1930s and '40sThis article discusses the trends that were popular through 1930 to the 1940s in America.
- American Society During the Great DepressionThe article address the struggles of the great depression in the 1930s via a book review of In Dubious Battle.
- The Stimulus Logo and New Deal NostalgiaThe Obama administration has created a stimulus logo that will be the official government stamp of approval for all recovery projects funded by the stimulus package. Its design is somewhat evocative of the socialist realism symbols of the 1930s New Deal.
- 1930s 1940s 1950s Vintage Christmas: Decoration and TreeMany things haven't changed when it comes to Christmas, so in order to make things vintage, you'll have to focus on the little things and the signature items of a particular era.
The Top 5 Heavyweights of the 1930sA look at the best of the big men of boxing from the heyday of Joe Louis.- Role of Murder Incorporated in Organized Crime in the 1930s & 1940sThe Murder Incorporated Organization was one of the most ruthless criminal organizations of the 1930s and 1940s and was responsible for many assassinations...
The Best Actor of the 1930s, Part II: Frederic MarchI know it's a cheat. But I just couldn't make up my mind.- The Best Actor of the 1930s, Part I: Paul MuniPaul Muni's influence is still being felt today. And his movies from the 1930s are must-see for any serious film fan.
- The Best Actress of the 1930s: Myrna LoyAn appreciation of Myrna Loy, the exemplar of sophisticated wit and beauty in 1930s Hollywood.
Immigration Responses to the Jews in the 1930sthe immigration responses to the Jews around the world- Tips for Playing Guitar like Skip JamesSkip James was a unique guitarist but lesser known figure than his contemporaries, Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson. James's guitar style was substantially different from his peers. Cream recorded James's "I"m So Glad" on their debut album.
- Should Hollywood Look to Musical Comedies of the 1930s the Next Time They Attempt to Resurrect the Genre?Not all musicals are comedies. Hollywood keeps trying to bring back the musical, but they do so by focusing on the musical drama. Would success come by going farther back in Hollywood history for inspiration?
Winner of the 2010 Ferguson - Gail Lee Martin - Turns 87Kansas recognizes its Kansas History Book Award winners once a year. In 2010, that winner was none other than Gail Lee Martin, an octogenarian with a closet full of 1930s memories just spilling out onto the written page.- Best Disney Movies from the 1930s to the 1940sWalt Disney Animation Studios released its first animated feature production in 1937. Since then, the company has continued to produce animated features primarily geared towards the family audience.
Mildred and Melchizedek Become Lovers After All (Early 1930s)From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir- Carlton Ware Items Can Be Used EverydayCarlton Ware was made as common household items. Today, several pieces are worth thousands of dollars.
Notes on Late-1930s MoviesCapsule reviews of 1936-39 movies with ratings of 1-5 stars- Sammy Angott: Battling Lightweight ChampionA profile of 1930s and 1940s Hall of Fame lightweight champion Sammy Angott.
Update on Lathrop HomesThe Lathrop Homes redevelopment project has Lincoln Park, Hamlin Park, and West Lakeview wondering what will happen next. So far, the CHA is collecting proposals, while residents are relocating at a rapid pace.
1930s Inspired Makeup LookMy take on a 1930s makeup look inspired by Leann Rime's "Swingin" music video. A very easy and quick look to pull together and pull off.- Book Report - The Group by Mary McCarthyMy perspective on The Group by Mary McCarthy. A wonderful book about American women in the 1930s.
- Economic CyclesBeware of more ups & downs as greed is not contained.
Themes for a New Tracy Chevalier Book: A Fan's Wish ListTracy Chevalier is an author who is so capable, she could truly write any type of book, and it would be thoroughly researched and completely captivating. Her are three wish list suggestions of a devoted reader.- Were the Good Old Days Really that Good?Article describing how selective memory impacts our view of "the good old days."
- Mobster Capone Hideout for Sale in AuctionLocated in Wausau, Wisconsin, the home that Al Capone once lived in is now up for dibs and open to the public on the auction block.
Current Economic Depression Requires a Debt Default by Next ElectionObama is well served to use a doomed currency to position strategic industrial sectors to receive foreign investment once US defaults on its debt. He must do so before reactionary political opposition can reorganize
Gabriel Heatter: Radio Star was Stalwart Presence on the Home Front During World War IIA biography of Gabriel Heatter
September Seven Years OnA brief history of the current financial crises and an opinion on the people who will have to live with it.- Top 10 Scripts of the 1930sMy picks for the 10 best screenplays of the 1930s
How the Jukebox Changed the Course of Music HistoryJukeboxes aren't around much anymore. But you should shake the hand of a jukebox the next time you see one. Here's why.- How Did You Get Cast, Gil Davis?Gil Davis must be doing something right, even if he doesn't know exactly what it is. The 43-year-old actor was recently cast in two upcoming productions -- and in both cases he auditioned for a different role from the one he was finally offered.
- Steve Martin inPennies from Heaven: An American in PurgatoryThis musical features "wild and crazy guy" Steve Martin as a degenerate, 1930s song sheet salesman in Herbert Ross' 1981 dastardly dark reinvention of the classic musical, "Pennies From Heaven."
