The novel coronavirus pandemic has left record numbers of Americans jobless—inviting comparisons between now and the Great Depression almost one hundred years ago. The Archives at the Catholic University of America (CatholicU) is well positioned to offer a historical perspective on current events. Two particular collecting strengths from the Depression era, relating to Catholic views Read More
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The Archivist’s Nook: The Great Depression Revisited
Posted in: The Archivist's Nook | Tags: Catholic University, Catholic University of America, Charles Coughlin, covid-19, FDR, finding aid, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Floyd, Gone with the Wind, Great Depression, John A. Ryan, Monsignor John O'Grady, Msgr. Francis Haas, National Legion of Decency, New Deal, Patrick Henry Callahan, research guide, Social Security, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, USCCB Office of Film and Broadcasting | Comment