For the love of Murphy's : the behind-the-counter story of a great American retailer / Jason Togyer.

Author/creator Togyer, Jason
Format Book
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

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.
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.
General note"A Keystone book"--P. facing t.p.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [261]-270) and index.
LCCN 2008010470
ISBN9780271033709 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0271033703 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HF 5465.U6 M878 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold