Give the Gift of Music
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This post features and advertisement for Victrolas.
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Category: Advertising
Seeing American Enterprise at the Smithsonian
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian – American Enterprise in the Innovation wing of the National Museum of American History – is telling the history of American business and innovation. According to the Smithsonian, this exhibit “chronicles the tumultuous interaction of capitalism and democracy that resulted in the continual remaking of American business–and American life.” …
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Featured Advertisement (card): Aunt Sally Baking Powder
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This post is an illustration of using Library resources to research an older company.
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Battling with the Scale: A Look Back at Weight Loss Trends in the U.S.
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
As we enter this new year, many of us have made resolutions to spend more time with family, to volunteer, perhaps to stop smoking, and of course, to get fit and lose weight. The widespread desire to become healthier and shed those extra pounds is met with a plethora of weight loss products, programs, and …
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