It's super dorky, but I really do love being sorrounded by books in a calm and quiet environment, Lord knows, I do not get peace and quiet enough! I found some PERFECT sources. Unfortunately the source that is both the longest and seemingly most useful is out of circulation! So I will have to go back to the Library a fair amount to read and take notes.
Also, I went into the archives! Again, I really liked it, the people were super duper helpful! I found decent resources, and tons of interesting things that probably won't make it into my paper, but were really great for context.
I am pretty sure my thesis will be changing, especially as I have learned that there was a mass effort to overturn the "No Strike Pledge" on the part of the UAW. The Archives mostly provided me with first hand military accounts of actions that were taken to "ease" or "handle" race issues in Detroit (both in 1942 concerning the Sojourner Housing Project, and the 1943 Race Riots)
I can't wait to see where the rest of my research takes me, I really am excited about my topic. I am a history major, and have recently started to brain storm what I want my focus to be when I have finished up my bachelors as I work toward my PhD, and continually aspects of military and war fascinate me. I am happy that I was able to find a topic that relates well to my person historical interests.
On a light note...look at this WWII propoganda I found! Baahahahahah!
On the STD note...I have to go to bed!
See you in class...AND remember: You can't beat the Axis if you get VD.
okay so i had to comment on this, but i literally have no words haha! but this is an awesome find
ReplyDeleteHi Stacie!
ReplyDeleteI was just reading this post and I'm looking forward to reading about what you find! I have never been to the Library of Michigan, but should soon. I love when people post of funny material... but this!... This made my night! hahaha....boy have we come a long way!:)
Micah