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Updated by the C.H.S. Library Webster: 1-6-2003.
20th Century History By the Decades
From the Chico High School Library
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General 20th Century
Resources |
| 1900-09 | 1910-19 | 1920-29 | 1930-39 | 1940-49 |
| 1950-59 | 1960-69 | 1970-79 | 1980-89 | 1990-99 |
| African American Resources | Ads, Art, Photos and Images | Biographical & Famous People |
| Chicano/Latino Resources | General Collections | |
| Music of the 20th Century | Timelines & Historic Overviews | Wars and Military |
General Collections of Resources Covering Many Decades and Subjects
American Memory
This is a set of different digital collections of information based
on a wide range of topics and themes in American history. You may search
all collections from a single searcher, or you may browse and search the
individual collections. Includes a huge number of books, documents, photographs,
images, music, souncs, and films. Well worth getting to know, especially
the Learning section, which ncludes exhibitions, curriculum, and learning
aids related to primary sources.
The National Archives
A digital collection of documents and images related to the U.S.
government. Many are official documents that are preserved in their original
form, and are made available to the public here in digital format. Also
includes exhibitions, curriculum, and learning aids related to primary
sources.
EASE History
Over 600 videos and photographs are currently available here, with
has three entry points: Historical Events, Campaign Ads, and Core Values.
Better understand the complexities of campaign issues and their historical
context by looking at historical events, and explore the meanings of core
values by examining how these values have been applied in both historical
events and campaign ads.
American Cultural
History: The Twentieth Century Decades
This outstanding collection of web guides on the decades of the
twentieth century has sections for each decade. Includes images and comments
about the culture and history of each time period, as well as recommended
in-print readings. The pages are by the Reference Librarians at Kingwood
College (Texas). They also have a collection of links to the Nineteenth
Century.
Baseball and Other Sport Trading
Cards
To see the trading cared for a particular sport, click on the category
on the left side at this site. Aee also Baseball
Cards, 1887-1914 and Early
Baseball Pictures from the Library of Congress.
A
Century of Fashion
Choose a decade to see pictures of how "stylish" people dressed
at that time.
Biography
of America
Presents American history as a living narrative. You'll find a
listing of key events of each historical period, a map relevant to the
period, the transcript of the related video program, and a "Webography"
- a set of annotated web links.
Celebrate
the Century Stamp Program
Postage stamps using images from the decades of the 20th Century
are available here. Choose your decade, and call up a colorful image of
the stamps that reflect that period.
Pulp Fiction
Central
A colorful type of popular fiction emerged in the first part of
the 20th Century, pulp fiction. This site offers a braod collection of
links to many examples of this type of popular literature.
Social Security
History
Exceptionally well presented collection of information on the history
of the Social Security program and Social Security Administration. A mix
of general-interest material and items that may appeal primarily to scholars.
Graphics and photos abound, and there are sound and video clips.
The
History of Broadcasting, 1920-1960
Decade by decade history of broadcasting. Click on the decade and
subtopic of interest.
Ads, Art, Photos and Images of the 20th Century
Ad*Access
Images from American advertising campaigns of the 20th Century.
Includes over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S. and Canadian newspapers
and magazines between 1911 and 1955. (Use the Browse
feature to locate ads of a certain year.) It concentrates on five
main subject areas: Radio, Television, Transportation, Beauty and Hygiene,
and World War II. Please note the excellent timeline
section that gives cultural history for the decades.
Fifty
Years of Coca-Cola Television Advertisements
This archive a variety of television advertisements, never-broadcast
outtakes, and experimental footage reflecting the historical development
of television advertising for a major commercial product.
Posters
American Style
The National Museum of American Art, part of the Smithsonian Institution,
has mounted a wonderful exhibition of poster art through American history.
Most of the posters are from the 20th century, and "brings together some
of the great graphic images made in the United States." Sections include:
American Events, Designed to Sell, Advice to Americans, and Patriotic Persuasion.
Virtual
Photo Gallery
Collection of links to online photo galleries and exhibits. This
is an excellent collection, with several famous photographers listed. Sponsored
by LIFE magazine.
- African
American Resources
Baseball,
the Color Line, and Jackie Robinson
"On April 15th, 1947, Robinson became the first African American
in the twentieth century to play baseball in the major leagues -- breaking
the "color line," a segregation practice dating to the nineteenth century.
Jackie Robinson was an extremely talented multi-sport athlete and a courageous
man who played an active role in civil rights. This Web site reference
aid was created to commemorate his achievements and describe some aspects
of the color line's development and the Negro Leagues.
CHS Library
Links for African American Resources
A loacl collection which includes a Black History section that
is very helpful.
Biographical & Information About Famous People
The Nobel Prizes
The official home page of the organization which annually awards
prizes to distinguished world leaders in several fields: Chemistry, Literature,
Peace, Physics, Economics, Physiology & Medicine. Find out who won
which prize each year. Includes speeches and background information on
each winner.
The Nobel Prize Winners
Information about all the people who have won the Nobel Prizes.
Prizes are awarded annually in the following subject areas: Chemistry,
Literature, Peace, Physics, Economics, Physiology & Medicine.
The Pulitzer
Prizes
The finest works of writing are annually recognized by this famous
American prize for 80 years. Includes Pulitzer Prize-winning works from
the past three years, including photos, editorial cartoons, music clips
and the full text of all winning articles! Awards are given for journalism,
letters, drama and music. See especially the Archive and History sections.
Chicano
History
This page is an illustrated essay that covers various aspects of
Chicano history and culture.
San
Diego Mexican and Chicano History
Very rich, well illustrated and detailed site documenting Chicano
history in San Diego. Includes primary sources, and covers the native peoples
who were here before explorers and settlers.
A
History of Mexican Americans in California: THE CHICANO MOVEMENT
The National Park Service documents the movement, in this online
book, as it relates to historic sites.
Fidel
Castro Speech Databases
A huge collection of the speeches of the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro.
Use the search engine to find speeches that mention people or topics of
your interest, with the text translated to English.
All
Music Guide
Explains the different styles of popular music, from bluegrass
and country to gospel and rock. Includes essays and background information
on the styles, performers and other aspects of popular music. Includes
a glossary, discographies, and "music maps" which trace the development
of various styles, with a nice "decades" listing section. Requires (free
password, ask librarian for library's password).
Top
Musical Hits by Decades and Artists (Lyrics World)
Songs and lyrics are listed by decade and year at this website.
Also search by some of the top artists as well.
The
100 Most Important American Musical Works of the 20th Century
From National Public Radio, the stories behind the great musical
works that Americans loved during the 20th Century.
History
In Song
Nice collection of songs that reflect key periods in history. Organized
according to the historical period, mostly 20th Century. Includes lyrics
and recordings for many of the songs.
American Popular
Music from 1900 to 1950 Subject Guide
American
Popular Music from 1950 to the 1990s Web Guide
Extensive set of links to historical music resources created by
the North Harris Montgomery Community College District Librarians, "intended
to link the user to reputable web sites for both research and entertainment."
We
Didn't Start the Fire and We
Didn't Start the Fire with Links
Words to the popular song "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel,
mentioning many names and events of the Twentieth Century, with links to
Web pages for most of the words mentioned.
American
Memory Sheet Music Collections
A comprehensive collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century
American sheet music; offering a significant perspective on American history
and culture through a variety of music types including bel canto, minstrel
songs, protest songs, sentimental songs, patriotic and political songs,
plantation songs, spirituals, dance music, songs from vaudeville and musicals,
"Tin pan alley" songs, and songs from World War I.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Background and biographical information on the great popular singers,
songwriters and musical performers of the 20th Century who are honored
by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Links are arranged in alphabetical order.
Timeline:
Southern Music in the 20th Century
Nice collection of information about the people and events in the
music of the American South during the 20th Centure. Includes many profiles
of famous and influential composers, musicians and performers. Click on
ther decade that interests you for more information on that era.
Timelines and Historical Overviews
About This Day In History
- On This Day In History
Will list events for a given date, plus what was popular in American culture.
Television News Archive
Summarizes news from TV nightly news shows on each day since 1968. Free password required for use. CHS Students: ID=chicohigh PW=panthers
The Infoplease Almanac outlines the important events for each year from 1900 to 2001. World events are listed at the top, then U.S. events, including sports, entertainment, science and deaths of famous persons.
A
Century of Fashion
Choose a decade to see pictures of how "stylish" people dressed
at that time.
American Cultural
History: The Twentieth Century Decades
This outstanding collection of web guides on the decades of the
twentieth century has sections for each decade. Includes images and comments
about the culture and history of each time period, as well as recommended
in-print readings. The pages are by the Reference Librarians at Kingwood
College (Texas). They also have a collection of links to the Nineteenth
Century.
Biography
of America
Presents American history as a living narrative. You'll find a
listing of key events of each historical period, a map relevant to the
period, the transcript of the related video program, and a "Webography"
- a set of annotated web links.
The Food
Timeline
Shows when various foods became used by peoples of the world. Links
to information and recipes in many cases. "All information is checked against
standard reference tools for accuracy."
Discovering
Collection Timeline Search Page
This is a section of the Discovering Collection where you can see
lists of the events that occurred during decades or specific dates. Ask
library staff for home use passwords.
HyperHistory
Online
"HyperHistory presents 3,000 years of world history with a combination
of colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps." Tip:
Look in the Events section for 20th Century decades.
Media
History Timelines
The important events in the history of mass media and entertainment
are listed here. Starts out with the first decade, and allows each decade
to be viewed separately. Other historical periods are also available.
Those Were the Days.
Provides a list of interesting events that happened on this day
in history. Lots of cultural emphasis.
Timeline:
Southern Music in the 20th Century
Nice collection of information about the people and events in the
music of the American South during the 20th Centure. Includes many profiles
of famous and influential composers, musicians and performers. Click on
ther decade that interests you for more information on that era.
The Cold War
(From the CNN TV Series)
Extensive information about the period of history that spanned
several decades following WWII.
United
States Air Force Museum
From Kitty Hawk to the Space Age, over 200 aircraft, missiles,
and aeronautical displays.
National Air
and Space Museum
The exploration use of air and space. Lots of images, photos and
helpful graphics.
The
Military History Collections of The New York Public Library
Many files related to Military History. Not all have the information
available online, but enough is there to make it worth visiting.
Military History
U.S. Army Center for Military History.
Military
History
From the Information Resource Centre, Canadian Forces College.
Covers several centuries.
U.S. Naval Historical Center
Lots of online text and images related to the U.S. Navy through
history.
Campaigns
of the U.S. Army
A list of all the times the U.S. Army went off to do battle.
| 1900-09 | 1910-19 | 1920-29 | 1930-39 | 1940-49 |
| 1950-59 | 1960-69 | 1970-79 | 1980-89 | 1990-99 |
Many thanks to Jay Boersma for the use of his Webpaper.