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Digital History

Digital History: Hollywood During the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
One can trace the cynicism and despair at the beginning of the Great Depression to a more optimistic point of view by the end of the New Deal by looking at the movies produced by Hollywood. Read about the subject matter of the movies...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Ethel Barrymore

For Students 3rd - 8th
Examine the historical contributions of Pennsylvania native and member of the Royal Family of American stage, Ethel Barrymore.
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Musicals 101

Musicals 101: History of the Musical Stage: Ziegfeld Follies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a history of the Ziegfeld Follies, with information on its creator Florenz Ziegfield, its origin, and the performers. The site also includes thumbnails of pictures of the Follies.