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The Roaring 20s

This guide examines the art and culture of the 1920s period of American History from a literary and historical viewpoint.

Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

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The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information. 

This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.

Recommended Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

The 1920s (1920-1929)

Electronic Resource

Encyclopedia of Women's History in America

Reference Collection Annex - 2nd Floor

Family in Society: Essential Primary Sources

Main Collection (Second Floor)

Immigration in U. S. History

Reference Collection (Second Floor)
Volumes 1-2

Social History of the United States: The 1920s

Reference Collection (Second Floor)

Twenties in America

Electronic Resource

Recommended Online Encyclopedia Databases

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Recommended Multimedia Databases

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