DailyTimeCapsule brief
June 20, 1930
June 20, 1930 does not read like one neat chapter. It has Philadelphians Plan A "Temple of Arts", Conjuring Up A Conspiracy, Kingsford-Smith Plans to Refuel in the Air, Allowing Flight Here Against Strong Winds sharing the page, which gives the day a messy, useful pulse: Culture, News, Prohibition, all happening at once.
Key developments
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June 20, 1930's archive note points to $4,000,000 bldg planned to house cultural activities. The fun is in the pressure behind the notice: Culture was doing what culture does in a hard year: selling glamour, distraction, status, and argument.
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June 20, 1930's archive note points to A A Singer says Australians stew their tea. The fun is in the pressure behind the notice: The item is small on its own, but it gives the date texture: a real notice, a real institution, and a real public record.
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June 20, 1930's archive note points to plans to refuel in air. The fun is in the pressure behind the notice: The item is small on its own, but it gives the date texture: a real notice, a real institution, and a real public record.
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