The 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban
- Author
- Hollie Marquess
- Published
- Mon 04 Nov 2024
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hamarquess/episodes/The-1958-Federal-Switchblade-Ban-e36naul
Dr. Jason Barr, FHSU History M.A. student, joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban. Jason explores the cultural setting of the 1940s and 50s, including perceptions of race and juvenile delinquency, that led to Public Law 85-623. Jason also discusses popular media like films, novels, and magazine articles that led to ideas about who was using switchblades and how, creating a frenzy about teen gangs in the era.
