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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: 1900 1940s: Early Advertising

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source images show the development of the modern advertising industry and highlight what these ads reveal about American culture during the early 20th century compared to today.
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Website
Duke University

Duke University: Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline includes selected events in business technology, media, marketing, and advertising for 1850-1920.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Who Made America? Robert Woodruff

For Students 9th - 10th
Recognizing the power of advertising, Woodruff took the Coca Cola Company from an American success story to an international powerhouse.
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Article
Library of Congress

Loc: Prosperity and Thrift: Merchandising and Advertising in the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the advertising strategies used by various companies during the 1920s. Includes many links to related businesses and topics.