In this Book
- The WPA Guide to 1930s Iowa
- Book
- 2010
- Published by: University of Iowa Press
summary
Originally published during the Great Depression, The WPA Guide nevertheless finds much to celebrate in the heartland of America. Nearly three dozen essays highlight Iowa's demography, economy, and culture but the heart of the book is a detailed traveler's guide, organized as seventeen different tours, that directs the reader to communities of particual social and historical interest.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. xi-xix
- List of Illustrations
- pp. xv-xviii
- List of Maps
- p. xxix
- Notations on the Use of Book
- pp. xxxi-xxxii
- General Information
- pp. xxxiii-xxxviii
- Calendar of Events
- pp. xxxix-xl
- Natural Setting
- pp. 3-25
- Iowans: The Social Pattern
- pp. 26-31
- First Americans: Mound Builders
- pp. 32-40
- History: The First White Men
- pp. 41-64
- Agriculture and Farm Life
- pp. 65-76
- Racial Elements and Folkways
- pp. 77-83
- Transportation and Communication
- pp. 84-90
- Industry, Commerce, and Labor
- pp. 91-99
- Social Welfare
- pp. 113-118
- Sports and Recreation
- pp. 119-123
- Press and Radio
- pp. 124-129
- Literature
- pp. 130-139
- The Arts: Graphic and Plastic Arts
- pp. 140-166
- Burlington
- pp. 179-186
- Cedar Rapids
- pp. 187-197
- Council Bluffs
- pp. 203-210
- Des Moines
- pp. 227-246
- Fort Dodge
- pp. 259-263
- Marshalltown
- pp. 281-284
- Mason City
- pp. 285-288
- Sioux City
- pp. 299-312
- Part III. Tours
- pp. 321-544
- PART IV. Appendices
- p. 545
- Chronology
- pp. 547-556
- Bibliography
- pp. 557-564
Additional Information
ISBN
9781587296635
Related ISBN(s)
9781587295706
DOI
MARC Record
OCLC
216935017
Pages
623
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1938