Baum lived in Aberdeen from 1888 to 1891. She examines the Populist movement and the theory that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a Populist allegory. This program can be adapted for students from the 6th grade through high school as well as the general public.
Slides can accompany the presentation.
Dr. Lofthus provides an overview of the Cold War of the late 1940s, an analysis of the UN strategy, an examination of the conflict between Truman and MacArthur, and a conclusion on the legacy of the Korean Conflict. The program is appropriate for high school students and adults. Dr. Lyons demonstrates and explains the background of American songs from approximately 1803 to the Great Depression. His examples include songs of cowboys, miners, farmers, labor organizers, railroad men, and homesteaders. He sings and recites lyrics of songs and presents brief historical sketches of the songs' background.