The 1930s (1930-1939) by Salem Press (Editor); Michael Shally-Jensen (General Editor)Explores the 1930s in American history through an analysis of forty primary documents, on a variety of subjects including: The Great Depression, New Deal, programs, economic downturn and bank failures, Dust Bowl conditions, and the repeal of prohibition, in a variety of genres such as journals, letters, speeches, legislation, and court opinions.