Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy 1921-1929
This Library of Congress site features a treasure trove of materials from the 1920's that illustrate the prosperity of the Coolidge era, the nation's transition to a mass consumer economy, and the role of government in this transition. There are six major categories: The Prosperity of the Coolidge Era; The Coolidge Presidency; The Coolidge Administration; Merchandising and Advertising; Consumer Activism; African Americans and Consumerism ; Poverty in the 1920s. Each section includes an introduction to the topic at hand with links to related individuals, organizations, publications, documents, and more.