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The life of the observatory during the economic depression of the 1930s when millions were without work is vibrant and Milt is the life of the staff. In the years leading up to the Second World War, the observatory acts as a beacon of hope and entertainment for those struggling to get by in hard times.
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Voller, R.L. (2016). The Great Observatory. In: The Muleskinner and the Stars. Springer Biographies. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2880-4_8
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