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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. |
| More information: |
Abstract:
"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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- G.C. Murphy Co. -- History.
- Variety stores -- United States -- History.
- Variety stores -- Pennsylvania -- History.
- Stores, Retail -- United States -- History.
- Stores, Retail -- Pennsylvania -- History.
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- Folklore November 2009(145 items)
by munfl updated 2009-12-07
