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While some Depression-era songs and singers offered entertainment and escape, others gave voice to the all-too-harsh realities of the times. Panelists will explore folk and country music of the South and West, hard-knock Blues of the ‘30s, and escapist Broadway show tunes by composers such as George Gershwin and Cole Porter.

Dealing with Hard Times: Popular Music During the Depression

Monday, October 5

7:00–8:30 p.m.

Monroe County Public Library Auditorium

Panelists: Glenn Gass, Constance Glen , and Andrew Hollinden from the IU Jacobs School of Music

Moderator:  Keith Cochran, Associate Director, Cook Music Library

This is the fourth year IU and community organizations have participated in the nationwide observance organized by the Society of American Archivists. In 2008, the Society of American Archivists recognized IU’s campaign as the best in the country.

For event details visit: www.indiana.edu/~libevent/09     All events are free and open to the public.