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“The Propagation Society—More Free Than Welcome”, Arneisha Swanson
“The Propagation Society—More Free Than Welcome”, Arneisha Swanson
History Undergraduate Research (COLA)
This cartoon was published independently by Nathanial Currier circa 1855. “The Propagation Society- More Free than Welcome” reflects the Americans point of view on the Irish Catholic immigrants in 1855. In the cartoon the priest is bombarding the Americans to step aside so that they can take over all spiritual welfare. Embedded into the cartoon is a message of an anti-Catholic group the “Know Nothings” and their attempt to get rid of the Irish Catholics.
“Looking Backward”, Flor De Liz Regalado
“Looking Backward”, Flor De Liz Regalado
History Undergraduate Research (COLA)
“Looking Backwards”, the controversial cartoon from Puck Magazine, was published on January 11, 1893. Composed by the founder of Puck Magazine himself, Joseph Keppler, created the cartoon that portrays the arguable rights of foreign visitors, also referred to as immigrants. The image represents an immigrant who has stepped off of a ship and entered into a foreign land and greeted with a generous “goodbye”, by those whom once were in his position and are now successful. Behind the figures that rejected the newcomer, are shadows of themselves being casted as they were once immigrants, too.
“The Chinese Question”, Bianca Palacios
“The Chinese Question”, Bianca Palacios
History Undergraduate Research (COLA)
Published in Harper's Weekly on February 18, 1871, The Chinese Question defends Chinese immigrants against the brutal prejudice and discrimination that they faced in America. In this cartoon by Thomas Nast, Columbia, the feminine symbol of the United States, shields the despondent Chinese man against a gang of thugs, whom she emphatically reminds that "America means fair play for all men." This armed mob whom were also immigrants consisting of Irish Americans and perhaps German Americans as well. They were very angry about the Chinese coming to America to work and they protested against the Union Draft and Lincoln's Emancipation …
Panel Discussion: Remarks By Heath Martin, Heath Martin
Panel Discussion: Remarks By Heath Martin, Heath Martin
Putting America Back to Work during the Great Depression: Preserving and Improving Access to the Works Progress Administration Records for the Future
No abstract provided.
Panel Discussion: Comments By John Burger, John Burger
Panel Discussion: Comments By John Burger, John Burger
Putting America Back to Work during the Great Depression: Preserving and Improving Access to the Works Progress Administration Records for the Future
No abstract provided.
Associate Dean Mary Beth Thomson’S Remarks At Wpa Celebration, Mary Beth Thomson
Associate Dean Mary Beth Thomson’S Remarks At Wpa Celebration, Mary Beth Thomson
Putting America Back to Work during the Great Depression: Preserving and Improving Access to the Works Progress Administration Records for the Future
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Cultural Institutions In The Digital Age: Finding Common Ground, David S. Ferriero
Cultural Institutions In The Digital Age: Finding Common Ground, David S. Ferriero
Putting America Back to Work during the Great Depression: Preserving and Improving Access to the Works Progress Administration Records for the Future
No abstract provided.
Provost Tracy's Remarks At Wpa Celebration, Timothy Tracy
Provost Tracy's Remarks At Wpa Celebration, Timothy Tracy
Putting America Back to Work during the Great Depression: Preserving and Improving Access to the Works Progress Administration Records for the Future
No abstract provided.
The Quiet Bigotry Of Oregon's Compulsory Public Education Act, Nicole L. Mandel
The Quiet Bigotry Of Oregon's Compulsory Public Education Act, Nicole L. Mandel
Young Historians Conference
Oregon's Compulsory Education Act, passed in 1922 and rejected by the Supreme court in 1925, required that all school-aged children attend public school. It was a direct attack on Catholics and Catholics schools by the KKK (Ku Klux Klan) and the Oregon Masons. However, when selling this idea to the public, the KKK and Masons never mention Catholics or any anti-Catholic sentiment behind the bill, and sold it purely as a public-school protective measure - thus they kept their bigotry "quiet."
A Sequence Of Unfortunate Events: Why The Lost Colony Collapsed, Kate Jesse
A Sequence Of Unfortunate Events: Why The Lost Colony Collapsed, Kate Jesse
Young Historians Conference
The era of colonization of the Americas began in 1492 with Columbus. However, it is not until the Roanoke Colonies in 1584 and 1587, that England attempted to claim part of this new land for itself. However, both colonies failed. The first ended when the inhabitants returned to England after a year on Roanoke Island while the second, known as the Lost Colony, mysteriously disappeared. This paper examines the causes of the second Roanoke Colony's failure as the combined results of the inability of John White to resupply the colonists quickly and the unfortunate location of the colony near Algonquians …
The Red Scare, Allison Ellis
The Red Scare, Allison Ellis
Undergraduate Research Conference
The Red Scare describes the time in American History following World War II when tension between Americans and other Communist countries, specifically the Soviet Union, were threateningly high. Each county was equipped for, yet fearful of an atomic war. The United States government tried to use this fear to motivate the American public to become mobilized. American citizens were encouraged to rely on themselves and prepare for the worst. Even though they were ignorant to the effects of such an attack, Americans tried desperately to prepare their homes and families. The government published articles, pamphlets, short films, and held drills …
Gaetano Salvemini: An Anti-Fascist In Cambridge, Michael Diclemente
Gaetano Salvemini: An Anti-Fascist In Cambridge, Michael Diclemente
Graduate History Conference, UMass Boston
Gaetano Salvemini was one of the earliest political exiles during Fascism. Before his exile Salvemini had the reputation as a well-respected historian and political activist. He taught history at the University of Florence among other universities. Salvemini was known for his intelligence, detailed research and analysis, as well as his unflinching ideals. After his exile Salvemini spent some time in England and France. During this time he traveled to the United States for a lecture tour. He returned to Europe but soon after returned to the U.S. He settled in Cambridge, MA to teach at Harvard University. Salvemini’s time at …
Session C-1: The U .S. Civil War: Global Perspectives, Steven Buenning
Session C-1: The U .S. Civil War: Global Perspectives, Steven Buenning
Professional Learning Day
In Lincoln’s words, the Civil War would preserve the United States as “the last, best hope of earth”. A crucial turning point in U.S. history, the Civil War, was also an important global event. Viewed from broader economic, political, cultural, and social perspectives, the causes and consequences of the Civil War resonated worldwide. By using recent scholarship, this session will provide a context for helping students understand the place of the Civil War in global history. An original, document-based question will be presented, along with teaching methods developed by an AP history exam reader.
Session B-1: The Prize: Teaching Early Illinois History To Secondary School Students, Claiborne A. Skinner Jr.
Session B-1: The Prize: Teaching Early Illinois History To Secondary School Students, Claiborne A. Skinner Jr.
Professional Learning Day
This presentation will outline ways in which Illinois can be placed at the center of the story of colonial America and the events which triggered the Revolutionary War. The discussion will be accompanied by a bibliography of relevant secondary readings for instructors, lists of public domain primary sources for students, websites where these can be obtained, lists of Illinois historical sites connected to these materials, and suggestions as to how to interpret these sites for students.
Session A-1: The Cuban Missile Crisis: Understanding The Impact Of Personality On Leadership, Lee Eysturlid
Session A-1: The Cuban Missile Crisis: Understanding The Impact Of Personality On Leadership, Lee Eysturlid
Professional Learning Day
This session will explore the impact of the various types of personalities that were involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. These differences had a direct impact on the way each leader reacted to the stresses and demands of the crisis as well as their own political objectives. Attendees will come away with an immediately teachable topic on world leadership and the Cuban Crisis as an event.