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For the love of Murphy's : the behind-the-counter story of a great American retailer
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For the love of Murphy's : the behind-the-counter story of a great American retailer

Author: Jason Togyer
Publisher: University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2008.
Series: A Keystone book
Edition/Format:   Book : State or province government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"Presents a detailed history of the G.C. Murphy Company, headquartered in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Examines the larger context of the origins and evolution of five-and-ten-cent stores"--Provided by publisher.
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Material Type: Government publication, State or province government publication, Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Jason Togyer
ISBN: 9780271033709 0271033703
OCLC Number: 213466125
Notes: "A Keystone book"--P. facing t.p.
Description: xii, 279 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents: Bethel Park, 1970 --
A revolution in retailing --
The Macy's of Appalachia --
Can you spare a dime? --
The Murphy girls --
At war at home and abroad --
Meals at Murphy's --
The fabulous fifties --
The pride of the chain --
McKeesport Yankees in Dixieland --
Determination and diversion --
Happy holidays --
Home runs and a few errors --
Triumph and trial --
Aftermath and legacy.
Series Title: A Keystone book
Responsibility: Jason Togyer.
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"Presents a detailed history of the G.C. Murphy Company, headquartered in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Examines the larger context of the origins and evolution of five-and-ten-cent stores"--Provided by publisher.

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