The Great Depression : its impact on forty-six large American public libraries : an inquiry based on a content analysis of published writings of their directors / by Robert Scott Kramp.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Michigan, 1975. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Statement of the problem -- Historical background -- Review of related research -- Doctoral dissertations, books, articles, reports, 1930-1940 -- Review of related research -- Findings based on content analysis -- Results and recommendations.
Summary:
This dissertation used content analysis to study the impact of the Great Depression on large American public libraries from 1930 to 1940. Areas studied were the depression's effect on library internal operations, library services, and library directors' attitudes toward the libraries and the public. Particular attention is paid to the depression-related ideas of the thirteen directors who contributed the largest amount of material to the universe. From publisher description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.