The Nicest Kids in Town

Document Type

Website

Department

American Studies (Scripps)

Publication Date

7-25-2011

Disciplines

American Popular Culture | American Studies | Arts and Humanities

Abstract

A website (click "Link to Full Text" in upper right corner) in 3 sections, including images and video, exploring the topic of American Bandstand, rock 'n' roll and the struggle for civil rights in 1950's Philadelphia.

Comments

This digital project is a companion to the book, The Nicest Kids in Town: American Bandstand, Rock 'n' Roll, and the Struggle for Civil Rights in 1950s Philadelphia, from University of California Press, American Crossroads series (February 2012). You can find more information about the book at the UC Press website or at Amazon.com.

Rights Information

© 2011 Matthew F. Delmont

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