Women volunteered time, knowledge and money to help civilian families in Allied countries during World War II. Whether sorting donated clothing, making bandages and clothing, or making toys for children. United States citizens substantially...
With a single poem, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow created a national folk hero with his 1860 poem "Paul Revere’s Ride". Celebrating a small event in the struggle for greater freedom in America, this Revere figure, dressed in 1770s clothing...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Handkerchiefs
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
Poland; Poland -- Social life and customs; Cookery, Polish; Implements, utensils, etc.
A traditional Polish kitchen was one aspect of a woman’s life that she had direct control of in the household. Besides being a wife and a mother, the woman was a supporter and teacher for Polish culture and traditions, passing these on to her...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
Electronic voting; Voting-machines; Voting; Elections; Marion County (Ind.); Elections -- Equipment and supplies
Thousands of Marion County, Indiana residents voted at this machine between the 1930s and the 1980 election. During this time, many African Americans struggled to gain the civil rights Caucasian men and women enjoyed. Even though the 15th Amendment...
For nearly a century, inventors attempted to develop a lightweight, portable, affordable bicycle. During the gas shortage of 1975, Dr. David Hon first prototyped the "folder" bike when oil and gas were in short supply and fuel prices...
Germany; Germany -- Social life and customs; Clothing and dress; Oktoberfest; Festivals
Oktoberfest, a German festival, began as a celebration of Princess Therese’s marriage to Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig in Munich on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich enjoyed the celebration so much that they decided to make it a yearly...
Toys; Mechanical toys; Motorcycles; World War, 1939-1945; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 1918-1933; Nazis; Hitler-Jugend; 1930s; World War, 1939-1945 -- Children; National socialism
German citizens, frustrated by ineffective government and the Great Depression, struggled during the 1930s with high unemployment and poverty. In a climate of unrest, German toy manufacturers responded by making military toys that reflected...
