The Shadow's Era: 1930s and 1940s Links
The 1930s and 1940s (General History):
American
History of the 1930's
A comprehensive list of links about the history, culture, personalities, and events of the 1930s.
1930s Project
This site views the 1930s through film, newspapers, art,
and radio. Check out the various links and clips featured.
The
Great Depression and the Stock Market Crash of 1929
Recommended by Librarians and Teachers for its educational
resources on the Great Depression and the stock market crash. This
site has a wealth of related links at the bottom of the page.
The
Stock Market Crash of 1929
A good introduction to the crash that kicked of the Great Depression Check out the various links at the bottom of the page for more information for this event.
The
Yahoo Directory for the 1930s (U.S.)
You can start your research about the United States in
the 1930s here. Tons of links to various aspects of this era.
The
Yahoo Directory for The Great Depression (U.S.)
Learn more about the Great Depression in the United States.
The
Yahoo Directory for the 1940s (U.S.)
You can start your research about the United States in the
1940s here. Tons of links to various aspects of this era.
Art Deco:
Art Deco
Besides the various Art Deco items you can purchase from
this site, you can read up about the history of the style.
Decopix
For those of you interested in this style, this site offers
lots of pictures of Art Deco architecture and artwork for your enjoyment.
Erté Art Deco Museum of
Fashion and Theatre Designs
A Museum dedicated to fashion and stage designer Erté.
Lots of beautiful works you can view, including Harpers Bazaar covers,
sculpture, curtain designs, fashions, and more.
The Yahoo Directory for Art Deco
Tons of links to organizations, museums, and more. A great place to start your search.
Fashion:
The Costumer's Manifesto
A great site for researching fashion history and learning
about costume making. The webmistress is a teacher and costume designer.
Check out the links for 1930s
and 1940s
clothing.
The Costume Gallery
This site has online resources and article for costume
research, as well as links to costume designers, costume-related businesses,
and online courses. You can also view (or attend) the annual Online
Costume Ball!
The
Costume Page
Lots and lots of links for costume research. Everything
from museums to supplies and materials to Halloween.
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