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Publisher: Imperial War Museum "No Job For a Woman" 
 Companion website to an exhibit that "focuses on [British] women's experiences of war in the twentieth century," covering topics pre-1914, during World War I and World War II, and post-1945. Includes images and activities related to themes such as "A woman's place is in the home" and "War babes: stereotypes, pin-ups and prejudice." From the Imperial War Museum, Great Britain. http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/30/women/index.htm Topics: History By Place, Wars & Conflicts, Women, World War II Last updated Jul 17, 2006 IWM [Imperial War Museum] Collections Online
Database of film and video material, sound recordings and oral histories, documents, art, and other items from the expanding Imperial War Museum (London, England) collections, which cover "all aspects of twentieth century conflict." Themes include war on land, at sea, and in the air; war and peace; prisoners; civilians; the Commonwealth; truth and propaganda; and burial and remembrance. http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/ Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Military, Museums, Museums by Place, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Mar 28, 2006 Lawrence of Arabia: The Life, The Legend
Companion to a 2005 exhibit at the Imperial War Museum (London) about British military leader T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). Features brief essays (accompanied by photos) about his childhood and youth, war years (1914-1918), peace and diplomacy, his book "Seven Pillars of Wisdom," his time in the Royal Air Force (RAF), retirement and later years, and his legacy and reputation after his death. http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/54/Lawrence/Exhibition/index.htm Topics: Authors by Region, History By Place, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Oct 26, 2005 The Lusitania Medallion
This exhibit describes the Lusitania Medallion, a commemorative medal "privately issued in Germany to mark the circumstances of the sinking of the Cunard liner RSM Lusitania in May 1915." Text and images illustrate the development of the medallion and its role in an anti-German propaganda campaign by the British intelligence. From the Imperial War Museum, Great Britain. http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/23/lusitan/index.htm Topics: History By Place, Transportation, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 2, 2007 Christmas at War: Experiences From the First and Second World Wars
This exhibit illustrates "how [some] people spent Christmas during the First and Second World Wars." Illustrated essays cover themes of family, food, gifts, entertainment, and goodwill. Include sound clips and transcripts of personal experiences of the wars. From the Imperial War Museum, London. http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/6/christmas/index.htm Topics: Christmas, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Dec 14, 2007 For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond
Companion to "the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of [Ian Fleming] the man who created the world's most famous secret agent -- James Bond." Features exhibition highlights such as an image of the first Bond novel, information about World War II coding machines, a casino ticket, and a costume from a recent Bond movie. From the Imperial War Museum. http://london.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/fleming/home.html Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, Literature: Fiction Last updated Apr 24, 2008 |
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