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Consumer Advertising During the Great Depression: A Resource Guide

Databases and Archives

The resources on this page are separated into two groups: places to find primary resources, that is, databases and archives that have publications and materials created between 1929-1933; and places to find secondary resources, that is, databases that have articles that reflect or analyze on consumer advertising during the Great Depression, but were published later.

Primary Resources

There are a number of publications and archival collections from 1929-1933 that can be searched to find examples of advertising during that time period. The subscription resources marked with a padlock are available to researchers on-site at the Library of Congress. If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.

Secondary Resources

The following databases can be searched to find recent articles and book chapters that analyze marketing and advertising during the Great Depression. The subscription resources marked with a padlock are available to researchers on-site at the Library of Congress. If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.