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Aunt Jemima Original Advertisement
An ad in the newspaper for Aunt Jemima's Pancake flour. The caption at the top says, "I'se in Town, Honey!" under that caption is a drawing of Aunt Jemima, it is a racist stereotype drawing of a Black woman wearing a polka-dot hat and shawl. Below…
LTA St Jude Walk Poster
Lambda Theta Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter promotes their annual St Jude walk to raise money for their national philanthropy.
Lambda Theta Phi Alpha Chapter
The first chapter of Lambda Theta Phi was founded in 1975 at Kean College. Nine members who make up the Alpha Chapter stand in two line in front of a banner that reads "The Conquistadors of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Alpha Chapter."
Lambda Theta Alpha Founding Members
The 17 members that make the founding line all pose together in matching burgundy sweatshirts that feature their Greek letters.
Candide
Candide by Voltaire is a satirical novella that follows a series of characters as they navigate a world filled with hardship and absurdity. Despite endless misfortunes, the characters cling to the optimistic philosophy that "all is for the best in…
Tags: 18th Century, France, Satire
Ticket for Admission to the World's Columbian Exposition
Ticket for admission to the World's Columbian Exposition Features the profile of Christopher Columbus and grants the bearer permission to enter the World's Columbian Exposition October 1-30, 1893 at all gates. Ticket was issued by the American Bank…
The First Electric Kitchen
A black and white image of the first electric kitchen showcased at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
A small kitchen with a water tank/heater on the left side of the image that is connected to a sink on the right side of the image. Between the two,…
A small kitchen with a water tank/heater on the left side of the image that is connected to a sink on the right side of the image. Between the two,…
Art and Handicraft in the Woman's Building
Lithographic poster for the Art & Handicraft in the Woman's Building, Chicago International Fair (1893).
Colorful artwork of a female artist in a black top and pink skirt standing outside the Woman's Building with a paint pallet and brushes in…
Colorful artwork of a female artist in a black top and pink skirt standing outside the Woman's Building with a paint pallet and brushes in…
Chicago World's Fair Women's Building
Black and white image of the outside of the Women's building at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The photo is taken from a distance with grass and a water front between the camera and the building. The Building is the focus of the picture and it takes…
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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…