American Guide Series
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The American Guide Series is a collection of state and regional travel guides produced in the 1930s–40s under the New Deal, notable for its detailed documentation of American history, culture, and geography.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| American Guide Series canonical | 9 |
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Target entity: American Guide Series Context triple: [Federal Writers’ Project, mainWork, American Guide Series]
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A.
American Memory
American Memory is a digital archive of historical collections from the Library of Congress, providing public access to millions of primary source materials documenting American history and culture.
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B.
A History of New York
A History of New York is a satirical historical narrative by Washington Irving, written under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, that humorously chronicles the early history and culture of New York.
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C.
The Innocents Abroad
The Innocents Abroad is a humorous travel book by Mark Twain that satirically chronicles his 1867 voyage through Europe and the Holy Land.
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D.
The Crossroads of the World
The Crossroads of the World is a famous nickname for New York City's Times Square, a major commercial and entertainment hub renowned for its bright billboards, Broadway theaters, and bustling pedestrian traffic.
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E.
The American Empire Project
The American Empire Project is a book series that critically examines U.S. foreign policy, militarism, and global dominance from a left-leaning, often anti-imperialist perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: American Guide Series Target entity description: The American Guide Series is a collection of state and regional travel guides produced in the 1930s–40s under the New Deal, notable for its detailed documentation of American history, culture, and geography.
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A.
American Memory
American Memory is a digital archive of historical collections from the Library of Congress, providing public access to millions of primary source materials documenting American history and culture.
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B.
A History of New York
A History of New York is a satirical historical narrative by Washington Irving, written under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, that humorously chronicles the early history and culture of New York.
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C.
The Innocents Abroad
The Innocents Abroad is a humorous travel book by Mark Twain that satirically chronicles his 1867 voyage through Europe and the Holy Land.
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D.
The Crossroads of the World
The Crossroads of the World is a famous nickname for New York City's Times Square, a major commercial and entertainment hub renowned for its bright billboards, Broadway theaters, and bustling pedestrian traffic.
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E.
The American Empire Project
The American Empire Project is a book series that critically examines U.S. foreign policy, militarism, and global dominance from a left-leaning, often anti-imperialist perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
New Deal cultural project
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travel guide series ⓘ |
| aim |
to document American life and culture
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to provide comprehensive travel information ⓘ to provide employment for writers ⓘ |
| compiles |
city and town descriptions
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driving tours ⓘ historical essays ⓘ maps of states and regions ⓘ photographs of American life ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| described |
American architecture
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American ethnic communities ⓘ American industries and labor ⓘ American landscapes ⓘ American transportation networks ⓘ local customs in the United States ⓘ regional folklore in the United States ⓘ |
| editorialApproach |
encyclopedic coverage of each state
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use of field research and interviews ⓘ |
| endTime | 1940s ⓘ |
| genre |
guidebook
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nonfiction ⓘ travel literature ⓘ |
| hasPart |
city guidebooks
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regional guidebooks ⓘ state guidebooks ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
important source for historians and cultural scholars
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major documentary record of the United States in the 1930s ⓘ |
| inception | 1935 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
New Deal
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surface form:
New Deal cultural policy
|
| language | English ⓘ |
| legacy |
influenced later American travel writing
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preserved local histories that might otherwise have been lost ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American culture
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American geography ⓘ American history ⓘ |
| notableWork |
California: A Guide to the Golden State
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Idaho ⓘ
surface form:
Idaho: A Guide in Word and Picture
Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide ⓘ Massachusetts: A Guide to Its Places and People ⓘ New York: A Guide to the Empire State ⓘ Washington: A Guide to the Evergreen State ⓘ |
| partOf | Federal Writers’ Project ⓘ |
| publicationPeriod | Great Depression ⓘ |
| publisher | various commercial publishers ⓘ |
| sponsor |
Federal Writers’ Project
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Works Progress Administration ⓘ |
| startTime | 1930s ⓘ |
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