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The Monroe Fordham Regional History Center, Chris Root Jan 2015

The Monroe Fordham Regional History Center, Chris Root

The Exposition

This article is a brief history and synopsis of the Monroe Fordham Regional History Center at SUNY Buffalo State. The center opened in 2002, but much of the collection is from the projects of Dr. Monroe Fordham over the course of his career.


Love For Sale: Prostitution And The Building Of Buffalo, New York, 1820-1910, Rachel V. Nicolosi Mar 2014

Love For Sale: Prostitution And The Building Of Buffalo, New York, 1820-1910, Rachel V. Nicolosi

The Exposition

Generally referred to as “the oldest profession in the world,” prostitution often earns nothing but derision when spoken about in mainstream media. Women who find themselves in this line of work are often thought to be classless, uneducated, and sexually promiscuous outside of their occupation, and are generally considered to be an example of morally unfit behavior. Despite evidence pointing otherwise, this view of prostitution is one which has unfortunately prevailed since the 1800s. On the American Frontier, prostitution was one of the only legal means a woman could survive, and in east coast cities like Buffalo, New York, one …


Moving Toward Modern--How The Steel Plant Museum Of Western New York Is Embracing The Paradigm Shift Of Museums In The 21st Century, Steve Bukowski Apr 2013

Moving Toward Modern--How The Steel Plant Museum Of Western New York Is Embracing The Paradigm Shift Of Museums In The 21st Century, Steve Bukowski

The Exposition

This article seeks to briefly discuss the emerging museum trends of the 21st century, using the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as a short case study to explore how a small museum addresses the paradigm shift.