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18538. DRESS STYLES OF THE 1920S.

. This paper describes various popular dress styles in the U.S. and Europe during the 1920s, with an emphasis on the social forces that had an impact on the development of those styles. Based on the... (more)		   $56
 

18524. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND RECONSTRUCTION.

This paper argues that the Republican Party sought to create a permanent power base in the South during the post-Civil War period of Reconstruction. However, after 1868, this power declined in the... (more)		   $42
 

18226. "FORGING FREEDOM" BY GARY B. NASH.

This paper reviews "Forging Freedom", a book on the development of the African American community in Philadelphia in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries. The author discusses the reasons why this... (more)		   $42
 

17706. THE AZUSA STREET REVIVAL.

This paper considers the role, importance and lasting legacy of the Azusa Street Revival within American Christianity. The paper provides an overview and analysis of the Azusa Street Revival and its... (more)		   $112
 

17623. THE POPULIST MOMENT BY LAWRENCE GOODWYN.

This paper provides a review and critique of Goodwyn’s book on the late 19th century agrarian movement known as Populism. Considers the author’s perspective, research methodology, and major... (more)		   $42
 

17622. A SHORT HISTORY OF THE RECONSTRUCTION BY ERIC FONER.

This paper provides a review and critique of Foner’s condensed version of his history of the post-Civil War reconstruction (the longer work was published under the title, Reconstruction: America’s... (more)		   $42
 

17621. THE MODERN TEMPER: AMERICAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY IN THE 1920S BY LUNN DUMENIL.

This paper provides a review and analysis of Dumenil’s work which argues that the decade of the 1920s epitomized the ideals of ‘modernity’ in twentieth century America. Presents the major themes and... (more)		   $42
 

17563. AMERICA’S FRONTIER PAST.

This paper considers the merits of the “frontier thesis” – the argument that America’s frontier past contributed to the unique character of the American people – and examines some of the major effects... (more)		   $49
 

17509. BOOK REVIEW: THE CONTESTED PLAINS: INDIANS, GOLDSEEKERS, AND THE RUSH TO COLORADO BY ELIOT WEST.

This paper provides a favorable review of Eliot West’s book on the Colorado Gold Rush. Notes that West moves beyond the usual interpretation of the Gold Rush, casting an insightful light on the... (more)		   $70
 

17439. THE IMMIGRATION BACKLASH: CALIFORNIA’S PROPOSITION 187 AND ARIZONA’S PROPOSITION 200.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of Propositions 187 and 200 and the social movements and sentiments which underpin them. A particular focus of this analysis is the role that the media... (more)		   $133
 

17410. NATIONAL PARKS AND LAND MANAGEMENT.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of America’s national parks and their system of land management and nature conservation. The paper traces the history the parks system from the founding... (more)		   $105
 

17408. NORTHERN DISSENT IN THE CIVIL WAR: THE CASE OF THE “COPPERHEADS”.

Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, this paper provides an overview and an analysis of the Copperhead movement during the Civil War era. The emergence of the movement is traced and the... (more)		   $133
 

17343. THE SLAVERY DEBATE AND THE CIVIL WAR.

This paper examines some of the major documents and speeches pertaining to the slavery debate in the period immediately preceding the Civil War. It is found that, even when the debate was cast in... (more)		   $49
 

17335. TWO ORAL HISTORIES OF AMERICA.

This paper presents the results of an interview study which examined the views of two women regarding their memories of major events in American history. In open-ended interviews, two Caucasian women... (more)		   $77
 

17299. BOOK REVIEW: FATE IS THE HUNTER BY ERNEST G. GANN.

. This paper provides a highly favorable review of this autobiography filled with exciting stories of aviation as it existed from the 1930s through the 1950s. Gann’s book shows that aviation is an... (more)		   $42
 

17270. THE RISE OF THE TWO PARTY SYSTEM.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the rise of the two-party system in American politics in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, describing some of the ways that political... (more)		   $35
 

17232. THE DEPICTION OF WOMEN IN THE MOVIES OF THE 1930'S.

This paper discusses how the Great Depression and other factors contributed to how women were depicted in Hollywood movies in the 1930s. It is noted that women were depicted differently in the period... (more)		   $91
 

17228. THE SUPREME COURT, THE NEW DEAL, AND THE CONSTITUTION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of changes in Constitutional law interpretations as a result of events surrounding Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation and policies. When the... (more)		   $77
 

17225. THE CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I.

This paper examines some of the factors leading to the outbreak of World War I. The paper discusses the role of imperialism and nationalism, military and political alliances, the assassination of the... (more)		   $42
 

17217. NORTHERN DISSENT IN THE CIVIL WAR: THE CASE OF THE COPPERHEADS.

Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, this paper provides an overview and analysis of the Copperhead (Northerners who opposed Lincoln and the war) movement during the Civil War era. The... (more)		   $133
 

17164. AMERICAN MASS CONSUMERISM, 1880-1940.

This essay examines and analyzes the key characteristics of American mass consumerism during the period 1880-1940 and considers how this mass consumerism differed from other modes of consumption... (more)		   $112
 

17140. THE GREAT MIGRATION AND RACE RELATIONS IN AMERICA.

This paper considers the history, scope and impact of the Great Migration of blacks from the rural south to the urban north beginning in 1915. Following an overview of the forces driving the Great... (more)		   $133
 

15961. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS AND THE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

This paper discusses how the Supreme Court, in the years following World War I, has reflected the shifting conservative and liberal opinions of the nation as a whole. References are made to various... (more)		   $77
 

15941. INTERVIEW WITH A WOMAN WHO GREW UP IN THE 1930'S.

This paper presents the results of an interview with a women who grew up in the 1930's. The woman reminisces on the hardships of the Great Depression, the use of radio and other sources of... (more)		   $35
 

15929. UPTON SINCLAIR'S CAMPAIGN FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR IN 1934.

This paper discusses Upton Sinclair’s efforts to become governor of California on the Democratic ticket in 1934. Examines the ways his opposition used wealthy and powerful connections in order to run... (more)		   $70
 

15875. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AND THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR.

This paper examines the revisionist historical view that President Roosevelt and his administration knew of the impending Japanese attack in advance and may have even provoked the attack as an excuse... (more)		   $119
 

15850. "NO-NO BOY" BY JOHN OKADA (BOOK REVIEW).

This paper reviews this novel about a Japanese-American man who refused to join the American fight against the Japanese in World War II. The theme of the novel revolves around what it means to be an... (more)		   $42
 

15844. THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND THE AMERICAN CONSERVATION MOVEMENT.

This paper concerns the conservation efforts made by Theodore Roosevelt throughout his life and during his time as president. Although some of his efforts failed as a result of controversies, he made... (more)		   $98
 

15835. U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II.

This paper discusses the reasons for America's entry into the two World Wars, the nation's objectives in these wars, and the impact that involvement had on U.S. foreign policy and its role as a global... (more)		   $56
 

15813. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD.

A paper on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and how each raised issues of constituionality in the period immediately following American Civil War. Differing theories of Reconstruction are... (more)		   $35
 

15812. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS AND THE SHIFT IN POLITICAL POWER IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY.

This paper looks at how Supreme Court decisions of the 19th century contributed to giving the federal government more regulatory control while at the same time increasing the economic power of... (more)		   $42
 

15794. THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH.

A profile and analysis of the minority group Pennsylvania Dutch, a population actually comprised of several communities including the Amish, Mennonites, Dunkers, Brethren and Hutterites. Traces the... (more)		   $63
 

15770. VISUAL ARTS IN THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE.

In the 1920's Harlem Renaissance, there was a controversy over how the "New Negro" (with growing demands for equality and civil rights) should be represented in contrast to the stereotype of the "Old... (more)		   $42
 

15748. THE HUDDLED MASSES (ALAN M. KRAUT).

Kraut's book provides a great deal of information on immigration to America in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. This paper examines what Kraut says in regard to the motivations and experiences... (more)		   $56
 

15733. THE NEW DEAL REFORMS OF THE 1930'S AND THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE 1910'S.

Some similarities can be seen in comparing the views and beliefs of the New Deal and the Progressive movement. However, it is also argued that the New Deal was a departure from the earlier movement;... (more)		   $35
 

15594. CUSTER'S LAST STAND FROM A NATIVE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE.

How the Native Americans sought to defend their sacred lands from the efforts of the U.S. government to expand the nation westward. The government often broke its treaties and the tribes were forced... (more)		   $98
 

15556. JEWISH GANGSTERS AND ORGANIZED CRIME IN THE 1920'S AND 1930'S.

The first part of the paper discusses notable Jewish crime figures, their activities, and how they operated. The second part of the paper examines various theoretical views on why so many... (more)		   $70
 

15516. THE REPUTED SEXUAL AFFAIRS OF AMERICAN PRESIDENTS.

A paper on the alleged extramarital affairs of various presidents, including (among others) Jefferson, Cleveland, Franklin Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and especially Harding, Kennedy and Clinton. In... (more)		   $98
 

15303. HISTORY OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA.

This term paper provides an overview and analysis of the history of racial discrimination and the slow development of federal policy responses such as anti-discrimination laws and affirmative action... (more)		   $105
 

15239. HENRY FORD AND ALFRED SLOAN: FROM MASS PRODUCTION TO THE MODERN MANAGERIAL ENTERPRISE.

This paper compares and contrasts Henry Ford and Alfred Sloan as top managers and business leaders. The analysis begins with a brief biography and synopsis of each leader's central contributions to... (more)		   $119
 

15183. THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

This paper gives the historical background on the NYSE's establishment in 1817 and its growth during the nineteenth century. Also discussed are the impact the NYSE had on business investment practices... (more)		   $49
 

15182. THE TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEGRAPH AND TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD.

These two technologies, arising in the 1860s, had an important impact on business and the nation by increasing the flow of information, goods and people. This paper discusses how the telegraph and... (more)		   $49
 

15181. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND MASS PRODUCTION.

A paper on the social and economic impacts of Ford's assembly line, first implemented in 1914. For example, other businesses adopted similar methods for increased productivity, more consumers bought... (more)		   $42
 

15051. THE ROLE OF RAILROADS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ILLINOIS.

Historical overview of the use of railroads in the state, showing how they contributed to economic development, population growth, and the creation of new towns. In particular, the city of Chicago... (more)		   $98
 

14814. THE ROBBER BARONS BY MATTHEW JOSEPHSON.

This paper presents a review and critique of Josephson’s (1934) social history of the late 19th century emergency, impact and personal lives of a new class of super-rich businessmen known as the... (more)		   $49
 

14809. DIPLOMACY BY HENRY KISSINGER: HENRY KISSINGER’S ANLAYSIS OF WOODROW WILSON’S DIPLOMACY.

. This paper considers Kissinger’s analysis of Wilson’s diplomacy in the context of the broader theory of realpolitik, in which the realities of power politics and strategic balance take precedence... (more)		   $70
 

14052. THE COLORADO RIVER.

This paper describes the physical terrain of the river and discusses its role in the development of the Southwest United States. Concerns regarding the possible depletion of the river's water supply,... (more)		   $119
 

13990. PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF ULYSSES S. GRANT.

In this paper on Grant’s memoirs of his military career, emphasis is placed on the idea that the Battle of Vicksburg was a decisive turning point in the Civil War. In this regard, it is argued that... (more)		   $77
 

13989. THE CONGRESSIONAL DEBATES ON THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL (1870'S).

Using transcripts of the debates, this paper shows the arguments for and against allowing the recently freed slaves to have equal rights. It is noted that there were racist overtones in many of the... (more)		   $70
 

13983. WESTERN EXPANSION & NATIVE AMERICANS.

This termpaper examines the impact of Western expansion on Native Americans during the 1890s. The essay argues that the decade that began with the conclusion of the Western frontier effected the end... (more)		   $133
 

13962. TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.

This termpaper traces the history, performance, and significance of America’s first African-American air force. Describes the social, political and military factors leading to the establishment of a... (more)		   $91
 

13917. THE SEARCH FOR ORDER, 1877-1920 BY ROBERT WIEBE.

Drawing on Wiebe's history as the primary source, this analysis considers modernization and social reform in America during the period 1877 to 1920. 9 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $63
 

13858. WORLD WAR I AND THE IDENTITY OF AMERICAN WOMEN.

Discussing how women contributed to the war effort and handled the jobs vacated by men during the war. As a result of these factors, the national image of women was improved. This led to the right... (more)		   $70
 

13781. THE SINKING OF THE MAINE (REMEMBER THE MAINE).

An analysis of 1898 sinking of the great battleship and the subsequent move to war with Spain. Examines the actual circumstances and consequences of the sinking of the Maine, looking at the ship and... (more)		   $98
 

13593. THE LIFE OF HENRY E. HUNTINGTON (1850-1927).

Examines the life and career of the railroad magnate, real estate developer and philanthropist. Traces Henry's early career in the railroad industry working for his famous uncle, Collis P. Huntington;... (more)		   $77
 

13590. JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY.

Discusses the key elements of the nineteenth century political movement, as well as its policies, influences, and its effects on the American people and the nation as a whole. In this discussion, both... (more)		   $77
 

13575. YOUNG GUNS AND BILLY THE KID.

This paper compares the depiction of Billy the Kid in the movie with the real historical character. It is argued that the inaccuracies in the movie are due to the character's legendary status and the... (more)		   $35
 

13477. POLICE IN URBAN AMERICA, 1860-1920 (E. H. MONKKONEN).

Review of book and its argument that the shift in police role from class control to crime control was linked to the bureaucratization of cities. Although the author's conclusions are intriguing, the... (more)		   $42
 

13388. THE MANHATTAN PROJECT.

Covers the origins of the project to build an atomic bomb, and its development during World War II. Also discusses the facilities and people involved, Russian spies, and the effects of the project on... (more)		   $77
 

13260. URBANIZATION OF CHICAGO.

problems of urbanization contrasted with improvement efforts of city planners, from the founding of the city to the present day. covers such topics as the great fire, the "city beautiful" movement,... (more)		   $84
 

13166. STRATEGIC, TACTICAL, AND GEOPOLITICAL BACKGROUND OF WORLD WAR II.

The strategic, tactical and geopolitical developments leading to global war are examined. The role of advance planning, new weaponry and logistics, and fascist imperial ambitions in creating a global,... (more)		   $63
 

13164. EVENTS LEADING TO WORLD WAR I.

Incisive analysis of the developments precipitating the Great War. Offensive military doctrines, arms buildups, decline of Eastern empires, and a system of treaties binding the Great Powers to mutual... (more)		   $70
 

13145. HERE IS YOUR WAR (ERNIE PYLE).

Review of book by American correspondent on the front in North Africa during World War Two. Argues that Pyle's racial attitudes were tolerant and open-minded for the time. Also discusses how the... (more)		   $42
 

13057. THE IRISH IMMIGRATION 1845-1921.

The paper summarizes the history of Irish immigration during the period of 1845 to 1921. The paper covers topics such as the potato famine, working conditions in the textile mills of New England,... (more)		   $112
 

12722. UTAH: THE LONG STRUGGLE FOR STATEHOOD.

Thorough, detailed study of the political history of the Mormons, and their attempts to legalize polygamy, and the federal effort to stamp it out. Includes the migration to Utah and the attempt to... (more)		   $112
 

12684. SCARLETT O'HARA COMPARED WITH HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS OF WOMEN IN THE CIVIL WAR.

Scenes from both the book and movie are compared with diaries and other sources from the Civil War period. In this way, it is shown that Scarlett's characterization is, for the most part,... (more)		   $77
 

12680. CHALLENGES OF THE KAISERREICH AND NAZI DICTATORSHIP.

The political and economic factors in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led from Prussian imperialism to Hitler's rise to power. 9 pages, 37 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $63
 

12679. WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT.

Brief historical background on the movement in the U.S. and England, followed by an examination of the movement from the perspective of three social movement theories (the classical model, the new... (more)		   $84
 

12452. THE APACHE WARRIOR GERONIMO.

Discusses the life of the Apache leader and his long war against the U.S. Army. Also discusses the tactics used by Geronimo that enabled him to elude the U.S. Army for many years. 11 pages, 4... (more)		   $77
 

12451. IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES.

Discusses why immigrants came to America at the turn of the 20th century and why they settled mainly in the cities. Considers their contributions and notes that some of the earlier settlers accepted... (more)		   $49
 

12448. A COUNTRY MADE BY WAR (GEOFFREY PERRET).

Critical review of the first ten chapters of book on the use of military force in the rise of the U.S. as a world power. The book is found to be found to be exciting and informative, but the paper... (more)		   $63
 

12118. WILSON, ROOSEVELT AND THE WORLD WARS.

Compares and contrasts the presidencies of Woodrow Wilson and FDR in the context of each president's road to war, wartime administration, and post-war goals. 8 pages, 8 footnotes, 11 bibliographic... (more)		   $56
 

12117. AMERICA'S FORMAL AND INFORMAL EMPIRES.

Defines, compares and contrasts the notions of formal and informal empire within the context of the cycle of American foreign policy. Traces the appearance of formal empire from the period 1890-1912,... (more)		   $49
 

12035. THE KU KLUX KLAN IN THE 1920S.

Overview and analysis of the nationwide Ku Klux Klan (KKK) movement in the 1920s, focusing on the movement as an expression of racist-nativism sentiments. 10 pages, 22 footnotes, 13 bibliographic... (more)		   $70
 

12003. LIFE AND WORKS OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS.

Discusses the life and career of the 19th Century African-American who escaped from slavery to become an influential writer and speaker during the abolition movement. Considers not only how he was... (more)		   $49
 

11545. THE ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.

Detailed history of Hawaii since Cook, focusing on the meddling of foreign powers in Hawaiian politics, growth of haole group and the sugar interest, the Republic of 1883-8, and the American attitudes... (more)		   $133
 

11544. CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND THE ROCKEFELLERS.

Unusual historical examination of John D. Rockefeller and his son John Jr., asking whether they have led "exemplary" lives in terms of a set of Christian ethics based on Tillich, Schweitzer and... (more)		   $84
 

11526. L.M. FRIEDMAN'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICAN SOCIETY.

Favorable view of this history of the American criminal justice system, which tries to see the law and its enforcement institutions in the context of larger social changes, and as an aspect of the... (more)		   $56
 

11484. W. JORDAN'S WHITE MAN'S BURDEN.

Critical review of this book on the evolution of white attitudes towards blacks and equality. Focuses on the complexities of the evolution of white attitudes toward blacks and how these shaped... (more)		   $70
 

11467. "SAVE OUR STATE" AND THE ANTI-IMMIGRATION MOVEMENT IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE.

Examines the recent passage of California's Proposition 187, and its historical precedents. Looks at the pros and cons of Proposition 187, considers its rationale, and compares it with the 19th... (more)		   $77
 

11415. LABOR ORGANIZATION AMONG CHINESE IMMIGRANTS.

Basic brief history of Chinese labor in American from the 1850s to the 1930s, including the origin of white hatred for "coolies," conditions of early Chinese laborers, the importance and positive and... (more)		   $70
 

11407. THE CHINESE EXCLUSION LAWS.

Drawing upon both recent, retrospective analyses and reports from the era, the paper examines the Chinese Exclusion Acts from 1854 through 1882. Reviews the specific laws and policies aimed at... (more)		   $49
 

11406. CHINESE LABOR IN CALIFORNIA.

Historical overview of the conditions and activities of Chinese immigrants in California and other states in the 1800s. Considers where they worked, white reactions, labor and life conditions, and... (more)		   $49
 

11272. THE RECONSTRUCTION: SUCCESS OR FAILURE IN SOCIAL/POLITICAL REFORM?

This analysis offers a critique of the Reconstruction as an experiment in political and social reform as viewed by three contemporary historians: McKitrick's (1960) Andrew Johnson and the... (more)		   $70
 

11194. THE STOCK MARKET CRASHES OF 1929 AND 1987 COMPARED.

Compares why these stock market crashed and argues that the economic fundamentals that caused 1929 did not cause 1987, which was rather the result of changes in corporate capital structures, program... (more)		   $133
 

11134. THE MOVIES AND THE DEPRESSION.

Looks at the American film industry in the 1930s; problems with censorship, social criticism, and escapism are analyzed. The advances of film technology are related to comedy, drama, cartoons and... (more)		   $77
 

11057. CONTINUITY IN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.

Elements of political, cultural, and social continuity in America over the last two hundred years are examined. Religious revivals, trade and foreign involvement issues, and the political and... (more)		   $35
 

10597. A REVIEW OF "THE GOOD WAR" BY STUDS TERKEL.

Review of a "memory book" concerning World War II. Servicemen and women, "interned" Japanese-Americans, people who worked on the development of the atom bomb are interviewed. Terkel's objective is... (more)		   $35
 

10596. THE HOMESTEAD STRIKE.

Thorough explanation of the causes of the strike, the tactics of the principle groups involved, and the failure of the workers to achieve their objectives. 5 pages, 13 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

10549. THE ROLE OF POLITICAL FACTORS IN THE SEVERITY OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION.

Considers the evidence supporting the theory that the Great Depression was severely influenced by the absence of international economic leadership. Discusses what would constitute appropriate... (more)		   $91
 

10446. WHY THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS FAILED.

An excellent paper which argues that the League of Nations failed primarily because the United States refused to join. The discussion focuses primarily on why Wilson failed to gain the support of the... (more)		   $133
 

10426. THE RISE OF DAVID LEVINSKY: PORTRAIT OF THE JEWISH IMMIGRANT.

Examines the treatment of Jewish ethnicity in Cahan's 1917 novel ,and compares it with non-fiction accounts of the experience of ethnic Jewish immigrants in New York during the period of 1885-1930. ... (more)		   $63
 

10346. THE 1896 AND 1932 ELECTIONS.

The role of the two national elections in realignment of U.S. politics is noted; 1896 is seen as a Republican landslide, 1932 Democratic. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

10310. HOLOCAUST AND THE AMERICAN PRESS.

This paper provides a survey of the American print media coverage of the Holocaust during World War II. The essay argues that the press failed to give adequate coverage and that it failed to advocate... (more)		   $112
 

10309. AMERICA AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION.

Examines the question of whether the U.S. was on the verge of a social and political revolution in 1936. The view of Great Depression society as a revolutionary powder keg is challenged. 5 pages, 6... (more)		   $35
 

10296. THE FRENCH CANADIANS AT AMOSKEAG.

A history of the French Canadian millworkers at the Amoskeag textile factory in Manchester, New Hampshire; looks at cultural patterns, assimilation and isolation in their experience. 6 pages, 8... (more)		   $42
 

10295. LABOR UNIONS AND RADICALISM IN THE U.S.

Looks at the failure of radical trade union syndicalism to take hold in the U.S., focusing on the pattern of unionization at the Amoskeag Mill in Manchester, New Hampshire. Radical socialism and... (more)		   $42
 

10220. WILLIAM WILSON CORCORAN.

Biographical sketch of the 19th century American financier and patron of the arts. Corcoran's role in restoring American credit through the bond issue of 1848, and his founding of the Corcoran... (more)		   $63
 

10152. ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS TO NEW YORK, 1870-1920.

The sharp rise in immigration from Italy to America after 1890 is noted, and the location, occupation and status of Italian-Americans in New York City is studied in particular. 8 pages, 25 footnotes,... (more)		   $56
 

10064. ORGANIZED CRIME DURING THE PROHIBITION ERA.

The rise of organized gangs and gang warfare during the 1920-1933 prohibition of alcohol is studied. Competition of Irish, Italian, and Jewish gangsters for control of liquor and vice is detailed. ... (more)		   $105
 
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