Are there any accounts of cops in prohibition/depression era New York being drinkers? Would drink be widely available to the point where no one would think much of it, or would it be especially difficult for a public employee?
posted by Artw on Jul 4, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for books and/or movies that have a supernatural/fantasy aspect and are set in the era between the World Wars. [more inside]
posted by honeydew on Feb 19, 2009 - 19 answers

Help me find a book on Japanese life and culture in the early part of the 20th century? [more inside]
posted by Jeanne on Aug 4, 2008 - 10 answers

What Jewish tradition involves a rabbi killing a chicken? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Jun 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I would like to locate video or audio for sale of those crazy megaphone crooners...the originals, not modern-day imitations. [more inside]
posted by evariste on Apr 29, 2006 - 33 answers