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Publisher: Northern Illinois University Libraries Illinois During the Gilded Age: 1866-1896 
 This exhibit "presents primary source materials which shed light on major themes in this period's [the Gilded Age in Illinois, 1866-1896] society, politics, and culture." Search primary texts, and browse pages on historical themes (such as economic development and labor), narratives on events such as the 1871 Chicago Fire and the Panic of 1873, lesson plans, images, sound clips, songs, videos, and interactive maps. From Northern Illinois University Libraries. http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 12, 2007 Ida B. Wells, 1862-1931
Background material about black journalist and activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Features a brief biography discussing her civil rights and feminist activities, an overview of her anti-lynching pamphlets, the full text of one anti-lynching publication, and video clips of a professor describing Wells' life and activities. Part of the Illinois During the Gilded Age website from the Northern Illinois University Libraries. http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/idabwells/ Topics: Black Resources, Notable People, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 23, 2008 |
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