Some more 30s New York questions: Would a police detectve in 1930s New York be a uniformed or a nonuniformed role? In the 30s would there be such a thing as plainsclothes police outside of the feds? Are there any years in the 30s in which the New York summer was particularly hot? And, just to be totally random, what popular newspapers in New York in the 30s would have been giving favourable coverage to Hitler, and when would he have started being front page news?
posted by Artw on Aug 8, 2009 - 10 answers

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 went to Steak 'n Shake last night, and as I wolfed down my steakburger, a question regarding foodstuffs popped into my head. Read on, adventurer! [more inside]
posted by kbanas on May 29, 2009 - 40 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 identity this 1910s/20s/30s British poet (from precious little information). [more inside]
posted by taramosalata on Feb 14, 2009 - 3 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

Where can I get 1930s/1940s reproduction sweatshirts in the UK? [more inside]
posted by jack_mo on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Life in Germany between 1929-1933? [more inside]
posted by unSane on May 25, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I learn everything about a historical place and time? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Apr 3, 2007 - 18 answers

Looking for a copy of "Beautiful Lady in Blue" (on an album called A Melody from the Sky, by Jan Garber) written by Sam M Lewis, composed by J Fred Coutts (from the 1930s) for a 100th birthday party. [more inside]
posted by szechuan on Nov 15, 2006 - 3 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