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Domination by Decade: These Batters Weren't "Depressed" in the 1930sA review of the leading major league baseball batters of the 1930s.
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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. -
Best Movies by Year: 1930sHere's a look at the best movies by year in the 1930s.
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Gangster Films of the 1930sIt's a list of gangster films from the 1930s.
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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. -
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. -
Women Writers Such as Virigina Woolf Silenced in the 1930s: Dominated by a Male Chauvinist SocietyDuring the 1930s women writers were not able to freely express their ideas and thoughts because males had control over them. Women were viewed as objects and had very little liberty or license.
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Art Deco Fashions of the 1930s: A General OverviewA quick look at the fashions trends of the 1930s.
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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. -
Cystic Fibrosis Timeline: 1930sA brief view of how the disease "cystic fibrosis" was first termed and discovered in the 1930s.
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The History of Philippine Cinema Part 2: The Pre-war Years of the 1930sThe early years of Philippine cinema were a time of significant discovery and development of the new art form. Sound films more popularly referred to as "talkies" also developed dramatically during this period. -
Chicago Bears Chronicles: The 1930s in the NFLA look back at the Chicago Bears in the 1930s.
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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.
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The Best Actress of the 1930s: Myrna LoyAn appreciation of Myrna Loy, the exemplar of sophisticated wit and beauty in 1930s Hollywood.
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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...
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DIY: Anna Griffin 1930s "Zig Zag" Print TableAdd a bit of 1930s inspiration to your décor with this Anna Griffin inspired, zig zag pattern table! Its muted color, aged look, and floral design make for a beautiful addition to any room. -
Know Your Black History: African-Americans, Communists and Organized Labor in the 1930sMany African-Americans turned to the communists in the 1930s because they were the only party that gave a damn about them.
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Max Schmeling: 1930s German HeavyweightA profile of 1930s German heavyweight and Joe Louis rival Max Schmeling, -
Library of Congress Collection Features Color Photos from 1930s-40sThe Library of Congress offers a beautiful collection of early color photographs from the 1930s and 40s on photo sharing site Flikr. Over 1,600 photos detail life in America during that time. -
Top 10 Scripts of the 1930sMy picks for the 10 best screenplays of the 1930s
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California's Central Valley Compared to Zimbabwe, 1930s UkraineThe Central Valley of California used to be the nation's breadbasket, producing enough food to not only feed much of the United States, but to export to the rest of the world. But that is no longer the case, thanks to environmental politics.
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Popular Trends in America- the 1930s and '40sThis article discusses the trends that were popular through 1930 to the 1940s in America.
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Notes on Late-1930s MoviesCapsule reviews of 1936-39 movies with ratings of 1-5 stars -
'My Flint Hills Childhood - Growing Up in 1930s Kansas": Interviewing a Reader of Gail Lee Martin BooksAn author's greatest worry is that the story they weave will not be enjoyed by the readers who see it. Gail Lee Martin need not worry about that, according to this reader interview. -
Commentary on Donald Worster's Dust Bowl: The Southern Plains in the 1930sHistorian Donald Worster chronicles the environmental history of the southern Great Plains region, paying particular attention to the phenomenon known as the Dust Bowl. -
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." -
Mildred and Melchizedek Become Lovers After All (Early 1930s)From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir -
Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope: Lucas Updates 1930s Serials in 1977 Classic FilmIn May 1977, 20th Century Fox very reluctantly released George Lucas's Star Wars - not realizing that its success would launch a multi-Episode saga and build an "Empire of Dreams."
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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 1930s WPA's Guide to Alabama HistoryA brief summary of the WPA's Guide to 1930's Alabama history
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Immigration Responses to the Jews in the 1930sthe immigration responses to the Jews around the world -
Communist Poetry of the 1930sMuch communist poetry of the 30s was didactic. In the hands of the best, however, they often read like love poetry.
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Universal Studios' Frankenstein Movies of the 1930s and 1940sA look at the six Frankenstein movies Universal made during its heyday as the horror honchos of Hollywood. -
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.
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The Top 5 Heavyweights of the 1930sA look at the best of the big men of boxing from the heyday of Joe Louis. -
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. -
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. -
The History of Horror: The Cinema, Part IThe four-part series that offers an overview of the history of horror in cinema and the impact societal changes have had on this genre. In this installment, the early cinema and 1930s classic Universal Pictures horror movies are examined.
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American Madness: A Depression FilmAmerican Madness takes place in the midst of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Thomas Dickson, president of Union National Bank, is pressured by the bank's Board of Directors to merge with New York Trust.
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Echoes of the Past on Catalina Island, CaliforniaThe 1930s and 1940s were difficult eras in America and the world. Thousands of people sought refuge from a great depression and a global war. The Grand Casino was an interval of relief from their troubles.
