
waste not, want not: richmond's great depression, 1929-1941
October 29, 2009 - September 2010
This exhibition
demonstrates life in Richmond during the Great Depression, which lasted from October 1929 until the U.S. entered World War II. In the midst of calamity, Richmond residents joined other Americans in an explosion of political, organizational and cultural creativity. Several important local businesses, organizations and cultural institutions were established during this period. Located in the Massey Gallery (first floor), Waste Not, Want Not tells this story with objects, images, ephemera and costumes primarily from the History Center’s collection. Plan your visit.

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