Social & Historical Context
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Great Depression (background article)Vinnedge, Mary. “Great Depression.” Encyclopedia of American Literature, Third Edition, Facts On File, 2013. History Research Center
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Dust Bowl (background article)Reis, Ronald. “The Dust Bowl.” The Dust Bowl, Updated Edition, Chelsea House, 2021. History Research Center
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Grapes of Wrath: Primary Source Sets
This primary source set made available through the Digital Public Library of America includes photographs, oral history, and documents, providing context for the events described in the novel. -
Dust Bowl Migration Primary Source Set
A collection of photographs, documents, and audio from the Library of Congress. Apple users can download the iBook version of this student discovery set from this page.
Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads
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Dust Bowl Ballads (Spotify)Listen through your own free Spotify account.
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Dust Bowl Ballads (iTunes/Apple Music)Listen for free preview on Apple Music.
Books & CDs
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The Dust Bowl: An Illustrated History
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Dorothea Lange : Farm Security Administration photographs, 1935-1939 : from the Library of CongressCall Number: Floor 3: 779.9 L2744 fTwo volume set.
Film
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Dust Bowl: PhotographyFilm segment from “Enduring Dreams.” Classroom Video On Demand, Films Media Group, 1986,