Placing the era firmly within the American experience, this reference illuminates what daily life was really like in the 1950s, including for people from the "O

Introduction -- School and neighborhood (My school memories -- Child of the 50s -- Jump rope rhymes -- My love for paper dolls -- The Lennon Sisters -- My bride

In the summer of 1956, a girl goes in search of freedom: “Chronicles a time of great change in America . . . will keep you reading long past your bedtime.”

This engaging collection of essays explores the many ways Americans of every race, class, gender, and political leaning experienced the Baby Boom. This revealin

Vol. 6 includes the 23d Biennial report of the Society, 1923/24, as an extra number.