This site is dedicated to the 1904 St. LouisWorld's Fair, celebrating the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. It describes some of the exhibits at the fair, reprints newspaper and magazine articles, provides maps of the fairgrounds, and offers photographs of the buildings in the fair. The web page provides students with an overview of the fair and a feel for the festive atmosphere surrounding it. Part of the American Memory project, this page gives a description of some of the ways Americans entertained themselves during the Progressive Era. It explains the rise of variety theater and features the memorabilia of Houdini, theater playbills, and unpublished play scripts.
Compatible computers can also download sound recordings and film clips.
This source allows students to compare how forms of entertainment have changed in the twentieth century. This site offers a wealth of information on her life. Selections include Goldman's writings, letters, and photographs. An online exhibit of her life is also accessible. A curriculum guide offers lesson plans for middle and high school students and suggests ways to incorporate the site's material into the classroom.