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A Mermaid’S Tale: The Evolution Of The Representation Of Mermaids In Popular Culture, Melissa Jones
A Mermaid’S Tale: The Evolution Of The Representation Of Mermaids In Popular Culture, Melissa Jones
Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History
This paper traces the evolution of the representation of mermaids throughout history through an examination of the portrayals of mermaids in literature, oral tradition, paintings, plays, art, movies, logos, and other forms of popular culture.
Honor, Courage, Commitment: Navy Recruitment Posters In World War Ii, Shelby A. Georges
Honor, Courage, Commitment: Navy Recruitment Posters In World War Ii, Shelby A. Georges
Honors College Theses
Navy recruitment posters from World War II are an important piece of American culture. The iconic signage can be seen in antique stores and textbooks alike. However, these posters provide more than just bold imagery and vintage decor. By analyzing recruitment posters as if they were advertisements and placing them in the context of the time period, many facets of American identity can be understood, especially regarding race, gender, and patriotism. These posters, while they almost never stated the specific outlined duties of Naval careers or requirements for enlisting, advertised to readers under the premise that they understood the guidelines …