Books > Fairhope in the Roaring Twenties
| Name: | Introduction |
| Authors: | Donelson, Cathy |
| Indexed Date: | 16 Dec. 2021 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Donelson, Cathy. “Introduction.” Fairhope in the Roaring Twenties. 2013, pp. 7-10, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/822894643 |
Summary
The article discusses the unique and eclectic community of Fairhope in the 1920s, where various cultural and political movements converged. The town attracted a diverse group of individuals including artists, intellectuals, social reformers, and celebrities, becoming a microcosm of the significant social and cultural changes of the decade. Fairhope served as a refuge for mavericks and progressive thinkers, drawing notable personalities such as Clarence Darrow, H.L. Mencken, and Upton Sinclair.