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Prisoners of War in the Second World War
This educational module explores the varied experiences of prisoners of war (POWs) during the Second World War (1939-1945). Some POWs received respect and mercy from their captors, in accordance with the Geneva Convention, while others soon found…
Carter Harrison, Sr. - Brady-Handy
Black and white image of Mayer Carter Harrison Sr. sitting with his arms on the sides of the chair and body angled to the left side. Mayor Harrison is wearing a full suit with a pocket watch and bowtie. He has a long mustache and beard and short…
A Slave-dealer and his customer in Africa
This illustration shows a slave dealer making a deal with customers.
Exercises in Laboratory Physics For Secondary Schools
A popular high-school physics exercise book from the early 20th century. This copy was owned by Nola Allene Loflin (1919-2021), known as "Allene" to friends and family. She assumed the surname "McDowell" when she married John Alvin McDowell in…
Alexander Graham Bell
Black and white image of Alexander Graham Bell. While his body s angled to the left, his face is looking down the center of the image. Bell is wearing a suit and tie. He has a long white beard and short white hair.
