Edward S. Curtis’s The North American Indian
Edward Curtis's The North American Indian (1907-1930) captured Native American cultures in 20 volumes of text/photos. A primary source, it reflects settler colonialism of the era.
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World War II Poster Collection
More than 300 digitized WWII U.S. government posters used art, illustrations and photos to unite Americans during adversity, reflecting efforts to rally the nation.
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The Berkeley Folk Music Festival (1958-1970) archive holds ~33,500 items—photos, posters, audio, video—documenting the festival and the broader folk music revival.
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James Roberts' 1969-1972 photos document Northwestern, Evanston and Chicago life, plus protests and global events, reflecting his passion for photography during his student years.
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