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Bromley, George Washington.. Atlas of the city of Philadelphia : complete in one volume : from actual surveys and official plans / by George W. and Walter S. Bromley.Philadelphia : G.W. Bromley & Co., 1895.
Call#: Portfolio G1264.P5 G46 1895 B7
Call#: Portfolio G1264.P5 G46 1895 B7
Glazer, Irvin R., 1922-. Philadelphia theaters : a pictorial architectural history / Irvin R. Glazer. [0486278336 :] Philadelphia : Athenaeum of Philadelphia ; New York : Dover Publications, c1994.
Call#: Fine Arts Library Reference NA6830 .G578 1994
Call#: Fine Arts Library Reference NA6830 .G578 1994
tagged architecture theaters united_states philadelphia history pennsylvania
by jarson
...and 2 other people
...on 23-JUN-06
Eckhardt, Joseph P.. King of the movies : film pioneer Siegmund Lubin / Joseph P. Eckhardt. [0838637280 (alk. paper)] Madison [N.J.] : Fairleigh Dickinson University Press ; London ; Cranbury, NJ : Associated University Presses, c1998.
Call#: Van Pelt Library Rosengarten Reserve PN1998.3.L82 E34 1997
Call#: Van Pelt Library Rosengarten Reserve PN1998.3.L82 E34 1997
Eckhardt, Joseph P.. Peddler of dreams : Siegmund Lubin and the creation of the motion picture industry, 1896-1916 : an exhibition / organized by the National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the FrPhiladelphia, Pa. : National Museum of American Jewish History, c1984.
Call#: Ctr for Adv Judaic Studies Lib, 4th & Walnut Sts. PN1998.A3 L833 1984
Call#: Ctr for Adv Judaic Studies Lib, 4th & Walnut Sts. PN1998.A3 L833 1984
Encyclopedia of early cinema / edited by Richard Abel. [0415234409 ] London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Stacks PN1993.45 .E53 2005
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Stacks PN1993.45 .E53 2005
Philadelphia : a 300 year history / editor, Russell F. Weigley, associate editors, Nicholas B. Wainwright, Edwin Wolf, 2nd. [0393016102] New York : W.W. Norton, c1982.
Call#: Van Pelt Library Rosengarten Reserve F158.3 .P5664 1982
Call#: Van Pelt Library Rosengarten Reserve F158.3 .P5664 1982
tagged history united_states refbooks pennsylvania philadelphia
by jarson
...and 2 other people
...on 23-JUN-06
Invisible Philadelphia : community through voluntary organizations / compiled and edited by Jean Barth Toll and Mildred S. Gillam. [0964107406] Philadelphia, PA : Atwater Kent Museum, c1995.
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Desk F158.18 .I58 1995
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Desk F158.18 .I58 1995
tagged history pennsylvania refbooks united_states philadelphia
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 23-JUN-06
Jackson, Joseph, 1867-. Encyclopedia of Philadelphia / by Joseph Jackson ..Harrisburg, The National historical association, 1931-1933.
Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.3 .J15
Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.3 .J15
tagged encyclopedias history philadelphia united_states refbooks pennsylvania
by jarson
...and 2 other people
...on 23-JUN-06
" This exhibit features "correspondence from over 200 years of American conflicts, ranging from the Revolution to the war in Iraq." Features audio and digitized images of the letters, which explore themes such as home, love, enlisting, and combat. Also includes brief information about the authors of the letters. From the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Legacy Project." (via LII)
"Exhibit of broadsides, "pieces of paper printed on one side, for sale or distribution at fairs, markets, or by peddlers who roamed the countryside with them. Some, like baptismal and marriage certificates, were kept, while others were often discarded after use. ... Local printers are still producing broadsides of all sorts." Images are accompanied by texts about the broadside in public and private life. From the Library Company of Philadelphia." (via LII)
tagged broadsides pennsylvania_german united_states primary_sources history
by jarson
...on 21-APR-06
tagged america digital_library primary_sources history civil_war
by jarson
...and 2 other people
...on 19-APR-06
"This interactive map shows some of the places "where imaginary New Yorkers lived, worked, played, drank, walked and looked at ducks." View the locations on the map, or browse by author or title. Some of the almost 100 book titles represented include "The Invisible Man," "Harriet the Spy," "The Great Gatsby," and "James and the Giant Peach." From a 2005 New York Times Book Review feature." (via LII)
"map plots "the history of 20th century music on the London Underground map devised by Harry Beck in 1933." Lines are renamed for music genres such as soul, reggae, pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, electronica, and classical. Includes an article explaining how the map was plotted and many reader comments. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian." (via LII)
tagged FBI united_states primary_sources government history newspapers
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 31-MAR-06
"Images, information, and discussion about these inexpensive novels marketed to women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes lists of writers (some with biographical information) and publishers, an overview of the dime novel series, a cover galley, and links to articles and stories. Discusses libraries with dime novel collections. From the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University." (via LII)
"Timeline of major milestones achieved by women throughout American history, such as Elizabeth Blackwell (1849), the first woman in the U.S. with a medical degree; Belva Ann Lockwood (1879), the first woman admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; and Effa Manley (2006), the first woman elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Includes links to additional information for selected women. From Information Please." (via LII)
""The San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection contains over 1,700 digitized images of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. These images depict scenes taken both during and after the three-day event, and include neighborhoods, buildings, refugee camps, and the process of reconstruction." Photos are browsable by subject. From the San Francisco Public Library." (via LII)
tagged 1906 history primary_sources san_francisco photos fires california earthquakes
by jarson
...on 17-MAR-06
"This archive of documents from the 2006 federal prosecution of former Enron chief executives Jeffrey Skilling and Kenneth Lay provides "publicly released documents, including exhibits entered into evidence by the government and any press releases related to court proceedings." Documents include reports, memos, email messages, calendar entries, earnings releases, a list of witnesses, and more. From the U.S. Department of Justice." (via LII)
"The guide is a valuable resource for scholars and other researchers interested in African, African American, and African Diaspora history and culture. Over 600 sites are available in the searchable guide which is also browseable by subjects. The topics covered range from the underground railroad to hip hop music. The sites included in the guide were reviewed and annotated by Graduate Research Assistants: Shanita Jones, Raina Leon, Gene Springs, and Eben Lehman."
tagged african history resources guide african_american
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 13-MAR-06
ThamesPilot is a unique collection of images and documents that chart the rich history of the River Thames, from source to sea. Museums and archives along the length of the River formed the ThamesPilot partnership to bring together this fascinating story in words, sounds and pictures.
Provides country briefings, which include articles, background profiles, forecasts and statistics and information about economy, politics and history.
tagged countries government international resources statistics politics history economy
by jarson
...on 02-MAR-06
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
tagged countries government international resources statistics politics history economy
by jarson
...on 02-MAR-06
Grmek, Mirko Draézen.. History of AIDS : emergence and origin of a modern pandemic / Mirko D. Grmek ; translated by Russell C. Maulitz and Jacalyn Duffin. [0691085528 (alk. paper) :] Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1990.
Call#: Van Pelt Library RA644.A25 G7613 1990
Call#: Van Pelt Library RA644.A25 G7613 1990
from Duke...view it with IE (not Firefox)
tagged advice_literature primary_sources research_guide women books history
by jarson
...on 27-FEB-06
"Companion to an exhibit created from "photographs shared with the San Francisco Public Library by community members from the Western Addition, Ocean View/Merced/Ingleside (OMI), Mission and Sunset neighborhoods." The online photo gallery features dozens of photos of street scenes, celebrations, weddings, friends, people and their cars, people working, and more. From the San Francisco Public Library." (via LII)
"Interviews with and about Betty Friedan, "the Founder of the National Organization for Women, the National Women's Caucus, and the National Abortion Rights Action League" and author of books such as "The Feminine Mystique." From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program, "The First Measured Century."" (via LII)
"This online exhibit "enables us to explore the ups and downs of romantic love from the 18th century to the present." Includes poetry, selections from autograph albums ("My love for you will never fail. As long as fido has a tail."), and a sampling of love letters. From the Lancaster County Historical Society, Pennsylvania." (via LII)
tagged america love_letters lancaster history pennsylvania primary_sources
by jarson
...on 03-FEB-06
"These love letters from Civil War soldiers "show their sorrows of being apart, fears that the soldier would not return home, and hopes for the future after the war's end." In addition, "some of the letters are comical, as is the letter from an unknown soldier to a woman who evidently answered his 'lonely-hearts' advertisement." Includes images and transcriptions of this small collection of letters. From the University Libraries of Virginia Tech." (via LII)
Herstory [microform]. Berkeley, Calif. : Women's History Research Center, 1971- Call#: Microfilm cont 319 Covers newsletters, journals, and newspapers published by women's liberation groups between 1956 and 1971. International in scope.
Call#: Van Pelt Library HQ1420 .C65 2003
Call#: Van Pelt Library HQ1410 .W644 2003
Call#: Van Pelt Library HQ1426 .L475 1987
tagged ENGL96 magazine women primary_sources letters america documentary_history history
by jarson
...on 25-JAN-06
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Stacks HQ1410 .K444 1997
tagged ENGL96 primary_sources women history american documentary_history feminism
by jarson
...on 25-JAN-06
Call#: Van Pelt Library HQ1410 .E54 1999
A searchable collection of primary documents and images on a wide range of topics pertaining to U.S. women's history.
tagged ENGL96 american history primary_sources subscription_database women
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 25-JAN-06
"The Lesbian Herstory Archives of New York City, the largest and oldest Lesbian archive in the world, began in 1973 as an outgrowth of a Lesbian consciousness-raising group at the Gay Academic Union. The founders were concerned about the failure of mainstream publishers, libraries, archives, and research institutions to value Lesbian culture. It became obvious that the only way to insure the preservation of Lesbian culture and history was to establish an independent archives governed by Lesbians."
"The Forum is a non-partisan student organization of Harvard Law School dedicated to bringing open discussion of a broad range of legal, political and social issues to the Harvard Law School campus." The audio of past programs (some dating back to 1954) is archived here.
"In 1997 the Sophia Smith Collection (SSC) at Smith College received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to process eight collections: the papers of Constance Baker Motley, Dorothy Kenyon, Mary Kaufman, Frances Fox Piven, Jessie Lloyd O'Connor, and Gloria Steinem and the records of the Women's Action Alliance and the National Congress of Neighborhood Women. These six individuals and two organizations were chosen in large part because of their impressive achievements, as 'Agents of Social Change,' the name by which the project became known."
tagged ENGL96 america civil_rights women social_change primary_sources history free_web
by jarson
...on 25-JAN-06
"This site offers two approaches for the study of specific time periods in American women's history. Each section includes a timeline that links specific events with highly relevant online sources, followed by a guide to research sources (e.g., census, newspapers, secondary sources) that are appropriate for the specified time period."
"The materials in this on-line archival collection document various aspects of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States, and focus specifically on the radical origins of this movement during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Items range from radical theoretical writings to humourous plays to the minutes of an actual grassroots group."
tagged ENGL96 america free_web feminism history women social_movements resources primary_sources
by jarson
...on 25-JAN-06
"The resource contains transcripts, audio recordings, and edited stories of a series of interviews conducted in the spring of 1998. Members of the Sophomore Class at South Kingstown High School interviewed Rhode Islanders about their recollections of the year 1968. Their stories, which include references to the Vietnam War, the struggle for Civil Rights, the Assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy as well as many more personal memories are a living history of one of the most tumultuous years in United States history."
tagged ENGL96 audio america civil_rights rhode_island primary_sources oral_history interviews history free_web
by jarson
...on 25-JAN-06
The WGBH Media Archives and Preservation Center has preserved and described 523 tapes from The Ten O'Clock News, WGBH's in-depth nightly news program. Dating from 1974 to 1991, this collection focuses on news stories relating to Boston's African American community
"A scholarly survey of the literature on precursors of modern film projection. Cites more than 1,000 books, scientific monographs, journal articles, manuscripts, etc., arranged by date from the 14th century to 1986. Covers camera obscura, magic lanterns, stereoscopic projection, and other forms of optical entertainment. Detailed bibliographic data for each item, with exceptionally full critical abstracts for most. Name and subject indexes." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)
"This site offers two approaches for the study of specific time periods in American women's history. Each section includes a timeline that links specific events with highly relevant online sources, followed by a guide to research sources (e.g., census, newspapers, secondary sources) that are appropriate for the specified time period."
tagged american chronology research_guide women resources history
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 16-NOV-05
"A collection of digital images containing more than 100 pamphlets published by political and social pressure groups in the United States. Topics include the American Indian Movement, Asian Americans, birth control, Black Panthers, Hollywood Ten, Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Ku Klux Klan (KKK), Rosenberg Case, Sacco-Vanzetti Case, Scottsboro Boys, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), and Wounded Knee. From the Michigan State University Libraries."
tagged digital_library women social_change politics pamphlets history images
by jarson
...on 07-NOV-05
"Beginning in 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) conducted hearings that attempted to gather information on communist activities in Hollywood. This site has short biographies of the "Hollywood Ten," the first individuals who refused to testify, thereby earning a place on the blacklist. Being blacklisted meant that for many years they were unable to work in Hollywood under their real names. The 10 were Alvah Bessie, Herbert J. Biberman, Lester Cole, Edward Dmytrk, Ring Lardner, Jr., John Howard Lawson, Albert Maltz, Samuel Ornitz, Adrian Scott, and Dalton Trumbo. From Gary Handman, a librarian at the University of California, Berkeley." (from LII) Also has links to bibliography and other sources.
nonprofit motion picture archive, distributor and resource center housing the largest, most comprehensive collection of Jewish-theme film and video in the world. The ongoing mission of NCJF is to gather, preserve, catalogue, and exhibit films with artistic and educational value relevant to the Jewish experience, disseminating these materials to the widest possible audience. (out of Brandeis)
I will write an excellent bibliography on this film.
tagged american blacklisting film history mines salt_of_the_earth politics mccarthyism
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 04-NOV-05
Pfaelzer, J. (1999). Salt of the Earth: Women, Class, and the Utopian Imagination. Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers, 16 (1): 120-31.
This is an article that deals with representations of working women and class in the film.
belongs to Salt of the earth project
tagged american blacklisting class film hollywood politics women salt_of_the_earth mccarthyism history
by jarson
...on 04-NOV-05
This is a book by Herbert J. Biberman, director of the film and Penn grad, about the making of the film.
tagged american blacklisting film history mccarthyism salt_of_the_earth politics hollywood
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 04-NOV-05
This is the screenplay of the movie, with commentary.
belongs to Salt of the earth project
tagged american blacklisting film history mccarthyism salt_of_the_earth screenplay politics hollywood
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 04-NOV-05
Book about this film in the context of...
belongs to Salt of the earth project
tagged american blacklisting film history hollywood mccarthyism politics salt_of_the_earth
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 04-NOV-05
seems like a good introduction
Encyclopedia of selected pivotal ideas and concepts in world history. The frequently extensive entries are authored by important scholars and often include bibliographies and images.
This guide conveniently lists and categorizes the most frequently used history databases by subject and region covered.
One of the world's most comprehensive reference encyclopedias with good entries on a wide variety of historical periods, events, movements and figures. Entries frequently include bibliographies and images.