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- Reproduction World War II Poster, "We Can Do It!," 1998 - During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
- circa 1942
- Collections - Artifact
Reproduction World War II Poster, "We Can Do It!," 1998
During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
- "I Believe in Anita Hill" Button, 1991 - During Clarence Thomas's 1991 confirmation hearings for his nomination to the Supreme Court, Anita Hill raised allegations that he had sexually harassed her while she worked for him. Over the course of the proceedings, Hill was accused of lying and her sanity was questioned. Hill's televised testimony sparked conversations – both public and private – about the nature of sexual harassment.
- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
"I Believe in Anita Hill" Button, 1991
During Clarence Thomas's 1991 confirmation hearings for his nomination to the Supreme Court, Anita Hill raised allegations that he had sexually harassed her while she worked for him. Over the course of the proceedings, Hill was accused of lying and her sanity was questioned. Hill's televised testimony sparked conversations – both public and private – about the nature of sexual harassment.
- Program for Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit, "Fly High," 1929 - The Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit supported the growth and development of the aviation industry. It sponsored lectures and visits from prominent pilots like Amelia Earhart, Phoebe Omlie and Mary, Lady Heath. Association members included Mary Von Mach, Michigan's first licensed female pilot, and Violet Brock and Leah Schlee, wives of attempted around-the-world flyers William Brock and Edward Schlee.
- 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Program for Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit, "Fly High," 1929
The Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit supported the growth and development of the aviation industry. It sponsored lectures and visits from prominent pilots like Amelia Earhart, Phoebe Omlie and Mary, Lady Heath. Association members included Mary Von Mach, Michigan's first licensed female pilot, and Violet Brock and Leah Schlee, wives of attempted around-the-world flyers William Brock and Edward Schlee.
- Women's Playsuit, 1940-1945 -
- 1940-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Playsuit, 1940-1945
- Centennial Exhibition Women's Pavilion Medal, 1876 - Philadelphia's Centennial Exhibition was the first world's fair to contain a Women's Pavilion. The building displayed women's fine and decorative arts, their inventions and a record of their philanthropic endeavors. The inscription found on this coin -- similar to the phrase that adorned each entrance of the pavilion -- reminded visitors of women's contributions and their expanding role in society.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Centennial Exhibition Women's Pavilion Medal, 1876
Philadelphia's Centennial Exhibition was the first world's fair to contain a Women's Pavilion. The building displayed women's fine and decorative arts, their inventions and a record of their philanthropic endeavors. The inscription found on this coin -- similar to the phrase that adorned each entrance of the pavilion -- reminded visitors of women's contributions and their expanding role in society.
- Trousers, Made for Farm or Factory Workers during WWII, circa 1943 -
- circa 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Trousers, Made for Farm or Factory Workers during WWII, circa 1943
- National Register of Historic Places Report for the Sullivan and Richie Jean Jackson House, 2013 -
- February 05, 2013
- Collections - Artifact
National Register of Historic Places Report for the Sullivan and Richie Jean Jackson House, 2013
- The Bulletin of the Wayne County League of Women Voters, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 1929 - This issue of <em>The Bulletin of the Wayne County League of Women Voters</em> provided helpful voting instructions and information related to the 1929 municipal primary elections. The Bulletin contains concise descriptions of candidates' records and an article for first-time voters. Readers also found news about other issues important to the organization.
- October 01, 1929
- Collections - Artifact
The Bulletin of the Wayne County League of Women Voters, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 1929
This issue of The Bulletin of the Wayne County League of Women Voters provided helpful voting instructions and information related to the 1929 municipal primary elections. The Bulletin contains concise descriptions of candidates' records and an article for first-time voters. Readers also found news about other issues important to the organization.
- Centennial Exhibition Women's Pavilion Medal, 1876 - Philadelphia's Centennial Exhibition was the first world's fair to contain a Women's Pavilion. The building displayed women's fine and decorative arts, their inventions and a record of their philanthropic endeavors. The inscription found on this coin -- similar to the phrase that adorned each entrance of the pavilion -- reminded visitors of women's contributions and their expanding role in society.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Centennial Exhibition Women's Pavilion Medal, 1876
Philadelphia's Centennial Exhibition was the first world's fair to contain a Women's Pavilion. The building displayed women's fine and decorative arts, their inventions and a record of their philanthropic endeavors. The inscription found on this coin -- similar to the phrase that adorned each entrance of the pavilion -- reminded visitors of women's contributions and their expanding role in society.
- History of Europe From the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789, to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815, Volume 1, 1867 -
- 1789-1815
- Collections - Artifact
History of Europe From the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789, to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815, Volume 1, 1867