Newspaper-Real Estate Schemes of the 1920s: Pell Lake and Other Vacation Colonies for Working Class Subscribers
Author:   Margaret B. Barker
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9781476681818


Pages:   245
Publication Date:   02 February 2021
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
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Newspaper-Real Estate Schemes of the 1920s: Pell Lake and Other Vacation Colonies for Working Class Subscribers


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Author:   Margaret B. Barker
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.336kg
ISBN:  

9781476681818


ISBN 10:   1476681813
Pages:   245
Publication Date:   02 February 2021
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction 1. The Lake, the Farmer and the Dentist 2. Creating a Newspaper Colony 3. The Genesis of the Scheme 4. Closing In on the Deal 5. The Early Colonies and the Promotional Articles 6. The Later Colonies and the Display Ads 7. The Economic Aftermath 8. Hybrids and Clones 9. William Randolph Hearst 10. Environmental Factors 11. Legal Aspects 12. Racial Issues 13. Social Considerations 14. Pell Lake in Context and Comparison Conclusion Appendix: Resort Locator Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Margaret B. Barker is a retired attorney living in Madison, Wisconsin. She has written for legal publications and, with a strong interest in family history, has had several articles published in genealogical journals.

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