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American Education Press Inc. Every Week [Vol. 6. No. 29. (April 8-12, 1940)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09786 Author/Creator: American Education Press Inc. Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Newsletter Date: 8-12 April 1940 Pagination: 8 p. ; 31.2 x 22.2 cm. Order a Copy

A issue of Every Week newsletter dated 8-12 April 1940. This issue's cover story is titled "Migrant Worker Problem Troubles California." The article explains who migrant workers are as well as how the industry of migrant work came about. It also explains why the system became a problem during the Dust Bowl, using examples from the Grapes of Wrath. The other articles in the newsletter include: "Spain Celebrates First Year Under General Franco," "Timely Quote," " Streamlining the News," "How Bureau of Standards Helps Your Family," "China's Chiang," "The Guidance Corner," "For Eye and Ear," "Constitution Lesson," and "Jest in Fun."

The Every Week newsletter is a publication for students that is published every week or the school year. It contains current events and explanations written for school children.

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