Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression
Title
Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression
Creator
Terkel, Studs
Subject
Great Depression
Oral history
United States—History—1930–1941
Unemployment—United States
Working class—United States
Economic conditions—20th century
Oral history
United States—History—1930–1941
Unemployment—United States
Working class—United States
Economic conditions—20th century
Description
A collection of firsthand oral histories from Americans who lived through the Great Depression. Compiled by Studs Terkel, the work presents personal accounts of unemployment, poverty, migration, and daily life during the 1930s. The interviews provide insight into the social and economic impact of the Depression on ordinary people, offering diverse perspectives across class, race, and region.
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Contributor
Interviewees (various)
Date
1970
Type
text
Format
Print (book); oral history transcripts
Identifier
ISBN: 9781565849048
Source
Terkel, Studs. Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression. New York: Pantheon Books, 1970.
Language
English
Coverage
1930–1941
United States
Rights
Copyright held by publisher
Files
Collection
Citation
Terkel, Studs, “Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed April 24, 2026, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/5781.
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