Going It Alone

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Fargo Grapples with the Great Depression Author David B. Danbom Minnesota Historical Society Press (October 15, 2005) Description In 1930 Fargo was a winner in a region where winni ng came hard. As the commercial center for the vast, sparsely settled Northern Plains, it grew even during the Depression, attracting hopeful entrepreneurs off the farm. In Going It Alone, historian David B. Danbom shows how the city struggled to survive problems it could not solve by itself. A critical complement to Depression histories focused on federal policies and programs, this study demonstrates how Washington’s initiatives for relief played out in a community of people born into a steadfast culture of self-sufficiency and independence. 304 pages 6 x 9 inches ISBN: 9780873515467 Show more