The History of the Thrift Movement in America

The History of the Thrift Movement in America by S.W. Straus is a comprehensive account of the development of the thrift movement in the United States. The author traces the origins of the movement back to the early 19th century and provides a detailed analysis of its evolution over the years. The book explores the various factors that gave rise to the thrift movement, including economic conditions, social and cultural changes, and political developments. It also examines the key figures and organizations that played a pivotal role in promoting thrift, such as savings banks, credit unions, and building and loan associations.The author delves into the impact of the thrift movement on American society, including its contributions to financial stability, economic growth, and social welfare. The book also discusses the challenges and obstacles that the movement faced, such as the Great Depression, and how it adapted and evolved in response.Overall, The History of the Thrift Movement in America is a detailed and engaging account of an important aspect of American history and finance. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of finance, economics, and social movements in the United States.1920. Lippincott's Thrift Text Series. This is an inspirational volume on thrift and the many ways in which it can be applied in its broadest senses to the use of money, health, living, time and energy; thrift in the home, in business and society and in national and individual development. So clearly did the author bring before the members of the National Education Association and other associations, his enlarged point of view, and so thoroughly did he persuade members of the Committee on Thrift Education of the necessity for introduction into the schools of proper instruction in thrift, that the efforts of the previous few years resulted in an awakening such as was created by no similar movement in a century. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.