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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: 1900 1940s: Popular Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Original photographs look at pop culture and entertainment in the early part of the 20th century.
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Canadian Content: Famous Canadian Actors

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a list of famous actors and actress from Canada. By clicking on each name, you can gather some brief biographical information. Some well known names include Alex Trebek, Art Linkletter, Dan Akroyd, Jim Carrey, and Michael J. Fox.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Books and Movies

For Students 5th - 8th
A look at the literature and movies written and produced in the Jazz Age. See how the writers of the age reflected the consumer society and the emptiness of middle class. Movies appealed to mass culture and millions went to the movies...
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Something About Mary Pickford

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is about the life and career of Mary Pickford, a Canadian-born actress who gained fame as a silent film star in Hollywood.
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Curated OER

Mary Pickford in Her Dual Role in Stella Maris

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by Dan Lybarger about Mary Pickford. This is a brief history of her career, but more importantly, a look at the times when she was active as a silent movie star.