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1492. The World's Columbian exposition, Chicago, 1893.
Cover Image for the full souvenir book document. Yellow background with the words, "SOUVENIER EDITION- THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO" printed in the center with the years 1492 and 1893 printed around the main text. Behind the words there…
Lambda Theta Alpha, Epsilon Alpha Chapter Founding Line
The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha was founded in Spring 2009 and was the first Latin Sorority at Kennesaw State University. Crossing Rituals are largely inspired by NPHC traditions and present new members in a line, their order in this…
Hounded to Death By Ghosts of Castle He Built
Newspaper article about Patrick Quinlan and H.H. Holmes' "Murder Castle." Patrick Quinlan helped build and manage the hotel that Holmes used to trap and kill visitors at the Chicago World's Fair. After Holmes' arrest and conviction, Quinlan was…
Sigma Lambda Upsilon Join Multicultural Greek Council
KSU MGC welcome the Alpha Chi chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Senoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc. The Founding Line is pictured with members of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority and Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity.
Marriage A-La-Mode: 1, The Marriage Settlement
In this first painting of Hogarth's Marriage A-La-Mode satirical series, Hogarth critiques the transactional nature of aristocratic marriage through dense layers of symbolism. The figures are positioned like chess pieces in a business deal to expose…
The Beggar's Opera
John Gay's The Beggar's Opera uses caricature and parody to mock the corruption of both the upper class and the criminal underworld. Instead of noble heroes or virtuous leaders, Gay presents a world where thieves and politicians are barely…
The Licensing Act of 1737
The Licensing Act of 1737 marked the beginning of a formal system of theatrical censorship in Britain. It effectively silenced oppositional voices on the stage. It gave the state the power to shut down productions, edit scripts, and blacklist…
Newspaper reflecting the Stamp Act of 1712
This is a poem excerpt from a 1722 newspaper. It includes a political call to action against the Stamp Act of 1712, stating, "No Stamp, no Track of Acts like these remain." Most people are familiar with the Stamp Act of 1765, but the Stamp Act of…
Satirical Print criticizing the Proclamation fo the Encouragement of Piety and Virtue
This satirical print, titled "Reformation- or the Wonderful Effects of a Proclamation!!!" mocks King George III's 1787 Royal Proclamation for the Encouragement of Piety and Virtue. The proclamation aimed to restore public morality and suppress vice…
AKA Strolling
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) stroll together as part of a probate, a ceremony introducing new members. Members wear matching dresses in the AKA colors, Salmon Pink and Apple Green, as well as sunglasses and pearls, both symbols of the…
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Youth in Crisis: Children in the Holocaust
This educational module explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust. Through a diverse selection of primary sources, this module tells…