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Larry Price is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist. His pictures of child miners in Africa are heart wrenching. In the early 20th century,  Lewis Hine used similar images of American child workers to advocate for child labor laws. Price’s photographs … Continue reading →

Posted on October 31, 2013 by lindenme | 1 Comment

Myth of NINA and St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S.

Posted on March 16, 2013 by lindenme

This afternoon, March 16, 2013, I was lucky enough to enjoy the spontaneous visit of the 2nd Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums at Bridget Foy’s in Philadelphia. About the same time, two million people watched or participated in today’s … Continue reading →

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WHM: It’s That Time of Year…Again

Posted on February 21, 2013 by lindenme

The profusion of events crowded into annual Women’s History Month celebrations can be exhausting. I’ve spent my professional career advocating for the inclusion of women and gender in historical study, but I’m conflicted about themed history months as the best … Continue reading →

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Priceless Melton Barker Short Films

Posted on February 13, 2013 by lindenme

Capturing the voices and images of children from the past can be illusive. Even when the sources do exist, archives and libraries rarely make it easy to identify sources that relate the direct experiences of kids. One exception is The … Continue reading →

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1922 Kodachrome Color Movie

Posted on February 10, 2013 by lindenme

This mesmerizing short film from 1922 is “bewitching” and important for its coquettish  portrayal of female sensuality. The flapper image popularized by movies of the time showcased female sexuality in ways previously unheard of in mainstream culture. This amazing color … Continue reading →

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