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This online exhibit follows the life experience of Faye Edwards, who served in the WAAC during World War II and trained at Fort Oglethorpe in Georgia.

This is a map of the Triangular Trade that illustrates different locations of the trade in the Caribbean, North America, and Africa.

A large color image of a birds-eye view of the World's Colombian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, that was hosted in Chicago in 1893. At the bottom of the image there is a key that lists all of the different buildings visible in…

This educational module examines the primary leaders of the Axis and Allied powers during World War II. Highlighting a diversity of primary and secondary source materials, this unit examines the life and ideologies of the leaders of the six major…

This educational module examines the training methods, locations, and stories of American soldiers during World War II. Relying on diverse primary and secondary materials, the unit gives a brief glimpse into the unique experiences of World War II…

This educational module examines the contributions and uses of film during and after World War II. From movies to cartoons to live footage, film played an important role in both garnering the support of the American public as well as bringing the…

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…

This red and black star has been used as a symbol of Quaker service since the late 19th century unofficially, and was officially adopted (with some changes) by the American Friends Service Committee [1] in 1917. Another variation on it is used by the…

An oil painting of the reception of François Pidou de Saint Olon, Ambassador of King Louis XIV of France, by Sultan Moulay Ismael of Morocco on 19 June 1693.

Sultan Isma'il is pictured riding a horse in the center of the image. Ambassador François…

Phi Iota Alpha members pose in front of the fraternity flag.