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World War I: The Soldiers Of Kearney State Normal School, Parker Witthuhn
World War I: The Soldiers Of Kearney State Normal School, Parker Witthuhn
Undergraduate Research Journal
The purpose of this article is to help modern scholars and members of the UNK community understand the significance the Great War at KSNS by discussing the specific experiences of students and staff that served during the conflict. The goal is that by sharing these experiences, the UNK community might be better able to identify, understand, and overcome new challenges that will no doubt shape the future of the University and the country.
Anna May Wong: Chinese-American Actress, Katherine Anielak
Anna May Wong: Chinese-American Actress, Katherine Anielak
Undergraduate Research Journal
The United States’ film industry has an extensive and rich history that also offers insight into the development of American culture. However, the history of Hollywood includes many cases of discrimination, racism, and the use of stereotypes within roles. Films reflect societal constructs and beliefs, including stereotypes that European Americans had against non-white immigrants and citizens. Asian-Americans especially suffered from stereotypes and discrimination within the United States in the early 20th Century. Such stereotypes and racism appeared in both the films produced in Hollywood, and within Hollywood and the film industry itself. Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American film actress, …
A College’S Impact On The Air War Of Wwii, Cannon Marchand
A College’S Impact On The Air War Of Wwii, Cannon Marchand
Undergraduate Research Journal
World War II, for the United States, relied on men from every background and experience to fill the ranks and complete the necessary tasks towards eventual victory. A diverse nation with a diverse populous was required to be trained and made uniform into the military in a short period of time. The whole of American society and institutions had to adapt to support the war effort and the men fighting. Colleges across the country would also find manners in which to help win the war. An example of a college that changed to help students become soldiers is the Nebraska …