116: A 1940s Story: Mailbag and 40s Nostalgia

Join us on an exploration of 40s nostalgia. Inspired in part by the topics most likely to be suggested for Father's Day gift books, we discuss why *some* stories and subjects seem to persist in mainstream popularity, while others get less play. We answer your questions about 40s nostalgia and share some of our favorite things from the decade (see Molly's Radio Playlist and more below!) 

40s Resources: 

What’s a Dad Book table? 

Bartram: On a recent trip to Barnes & Noble, I was not surprised to see the usual tables of “Father’s Day” suggestions piled high with books about famous white men, making war and doing politics, largely authored by people who look remarkably like their subjects. 

http://erinbartram.com/uncategorized/killing-the-dad-book-table/

On Gender & Sexuality in the 40s: 

Molly’s World, Illinois: https://exhibits.gerberhart.org/exhibits/show/unboxingqueerhistory

Nanea’s World, Hawaii: https://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/Pacificsexualidentity

Books we reference:

Tanya Roth. Her Cold War: Women in the US Military, 1945-1980 (UNC Press, 2021)

Elizabeth D. Samet. Looking for the Good War

American Amnesia and the Violent Pursuit of Happiness. (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2021)

Music:

Molly's Radio Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30BVr4ZfuZnFUv7CTEiiDU?si=1829f8fa8b7640d0

Resources:

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