History Books (2nd floor):
Since history books usually contain photographs, search the online catalog for history books relating to the era, country, or event you are researching to see images of people in the popular fashions and hairstyles of the era.
Curriculum Collection (4th floor): Look through text books in the curriculum collection on the second floor to find pictures of children dressed in 1970's - 1990's fashion.
Reference Books (2nd floor):
- American Decades REF. E 169.12 .A419: Concentrates on the social aspects of a 10-year period in American history, covering arts, medicine and health, media, education, world events, religion, government and politics, lifestyles and social trends, law and justice, religion, business and the economy and sports. Starts with Volume 1, 1900-1909 and ends with Volume 11, 2000-2009.
- American Eras REF. E169.1 .A471979 1997: Events, lifestyles, social history and key figures unique to each featured era are covered. Includes: Volume 1- The Colonial Era, 1600-1754; Volume 2- The Revolutionary Era, 1754-1783; Volume 3- Development of a Nation, 1783-1815; Volume 4- The Reform Era and Eastern U.S. Development, 1815-1850; Volume 5- The Civil War & Reconstruction, 1850-1877; Volume 6- Industrial Development, 1878-1899; Volume 7- Early American Civilizations & Exploration to 1600; Volume 8- Westward Expansion, 1800-1860.