“Dope” in the Early Twentieth Century Press: A Case Study of Sioux City, Iowa

Suggests study of the drug problem in Iowa during the 1800s to help put early drug legislation into perspective. Provides a basis for discussion of the recent drug problem. Includes a bibliography, articles from the Iowa press of the time, and a list of objectives such as understanding drug use, rac...

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Published in:Magazine of history 1991-09, Vol.6 (2), p.32-35
Main Author: Hewitt, William L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American culture
African Americans
Cigarette smoking
Cities
Drug Abuse
Drug Legislation
Drug regulation
History Instruction
Lamps
Law Enforcement
Lesson Plans
Morphine
Narcotic dependence
Narcotics
Opium
Patent Medicines
Police
Primary Sources
Public Opinion
Racial Bias
Secondary Education
United States History
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Summary:Suggests study of the drug problem in Iowa during the 1800s to help put early drug legislation into perspective. Provides a basis for discussion of the recent drug problem. Includes a bibliography, articles from the Iowa press of the time, and a list of objectives such as understanding drug use, racism, and the media. (DK)
ISSN:0882-228X
DOI:10.1093/maghis/6.2.32