The Great Depression

Overview

It began with a stock market drop in the fall and ran on for another nine years. What were Morris County life and times like between 1929 and 1938? What did things cost?

Our timeline offers a selection from the county paper, the Daily Record, 1930 US Census, and various state publications.

To begin, read this introduction to the Depression in Morris County(PDF, 31KB).

Newspaper Clippings and Articles