Articles related to "Gilded Age"
Anthony Comstock, Moral Crusader
Anthony Comstock's early life experiences fueled his fight against immorality in the 19th century, and his efforts can still be seen today.
anthony comstock • white sex slave trade • sexual purity in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution in the gilded age
Anthony Comstock's early life experiences fueled his fight against immorality in the 19th century, and his efforts can still be seen today.
anthony comstock • white sex slave trade • sexual purity in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution in the gilded age
Prostitution in the Gilded Age
Prostitution was the primary social problem of the Gilded Age. Prostitutes' lives were fraught with peril, and sympathy for such "fallen" women was hard to find.
prostitution in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitutes in new york • primary social problem in the gilded age • social evil
Prostitution was the primary social problem of the Gilded Age. Prostitutes' lives were fraught with peril, and sympathy for such "fallen" women was hard to find.
prostitution in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitutes in new york • primary social problem in the gilded age • social evil
Charles Parkhurst, Vice Cop
How a Presbyterian minister won the battle over prostitution and police corruption in the late nineteenth century.
prostitution in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution's foe in gilded age new york • dr. charles parkhurst • presbyterian minister charles parkhurst
How a Presbyterian minister won the battle over prostitution and police corruption in the late nineteenth century.
prostitution in the gilded age • gilded age new york • prostitution's foe in gilded age new york • dr. charles parkhurst • presbyterian minister charles parkhurst
Chic Couture at Chicago History Museum
Chic Chicago exhibits couture worn by the stylish women from the Gilded Age who strove to upgrade the image of the Second City with fashionable attire.
chic chicago • gild age • fashion couture • chicago history museum • worth designer
Chic Chicago exhibits couture worn by the stylish women from the Gilded Age who strove to upgrade the image of the Second City with fashionable attire.
chic chicago • gild age • fashion couture • chicago history museum • worth designer
Child Birth and Abortion in Gilded Age Cities
While white middle class women represented a steady decline in birth rates, the new immigrants in urban centers exhibited dramatically higher birth rates.
abortion and child birth in the gilded age • urbanization and abortion • the social purity crusade in america • late 19th century sexuality • birth rates for immigrants versus white native bor
While white middle class women represented a steady decline in birth rates, the new immigrants in urban centers exhibited dramatically higher birth rates.
abortion and child birth in the gilded age • urbanization and abortion • the social purity crusade in america • late 19th century sexuality • birth rates for immigrants versus white native bor
Eating in the Gilded Age
A review of Harvey Levenstein's Revolution at the Table.
culinary history • cookery • history • gilded age • foodways
A review of Harvey Levenstein's Revolution at the Table.
culinary history • cookery • history • gilded age • foodways
Gilded Age Politics
An examination of the political process today as opposed to the process a hundred years ago.
american history; gilded age politics; u.s. politi
An examination of the political process today as opposed to the process a hundred years ago.
american history; gilded age politics; u.s. politi
How To Marry An English Lord: The Uniting of British Lords and American Heiresses
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
Immigrants and the Growth of Gilded Age Cities
The growth of late 19th century American cities can be attributed to an influx of rural people as well as masses of European immigrants seeking a better way of life.
growth of cities and immigrants in the late 19th c • immigrants and gilded age cities • changes in cities after the civil war • cities and diseases • urban life after the civil war
The growth of late 19th century American cities can be attributed to an influx of rural people as well as masses of European immigrants seeking a better way of life.
growth of cities and immigrants in the late 19th c • immigrants and gilded age cities • changes in cities after the civil war • cities and diseases • urban life after the civil war
Whitehall
At the height of the Gilded Age, and for a mere 10 weeks during the winter, Palm Beach was the place for the convergence of American and European high society.
gilded age • henry flagler • mary lily kenan flagler • palm beach • whitehall
At the height of the Gilded Age, and for a mere 10 weeks during the winter, Palm Beach was the place for the convergence of American and European high society.
gilded age • henry flagler • mary lily kenan flagler • palm beach • whitehall
Election of 1896 Candidates and Issues
William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech did little to sway American voters that supported the gold standard and higher tariffs as a means to greater prosperity.
election of 1896 • cross of gold speech • the gold standard • issues in the 1896 election • mckinley's front porch campaign
William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech did little to sway American voters that supported the gold standard and higher tariffs as a means to greater prosperity.
election of 1896 • cross of gold speech • the gold standard • issues in the 1896 election • mckinley's front porch campaign
Prostitution and White Slave Films
Before World War I, white slave films thrilled and frightened audiences by exposing the perils of prostitution and dangers of the white slave trade.
white slavery stories • white slavery women • prostitution and white slave films • white slavery • prostitution in the gilded age
Before World War I, white slave films thrilled and frightened audiences by exposing the perils of prostitution and dangers of the white slave trade.
white slavery stories • white slavery women • prostitution and white slave films • white slavery • prostitution in the gilded age
Biltmore Christmas Student Tours
The Biltmore House provides an affordable Christmas field trip experience that is educational and fun for students in all grade levels.
biltmore estate tours • christmas at biltmore student tours • biltmore estate dining and shopping • biltmore in the gilded age • affordable christmas field trips
The Biltmore House provides an affordable Christmas field trip experience that is educational and fun for students in all grade levels.
biltmore estate tours • christmas at biltmore student tours • biltmore estate dining and shopping • biltmore in the gilded age • affordable christmas field trips
Challenge of the Gilded Age: The Myth of Laissez-Faire Economics in American History, Part II
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
The second of a three-part series looking into the myth of <I>laissez-faire</i> in America. This piece examines the politics and events of the post-Civil War era known as the Gilded Age, focusing on federal involvement in labor disputes and Supreme Court decisions.
american labor history • laissez-faire • injunctions • supreme court • pullman strike
Hearst Castle Museum
Hearst Castle, a spectacular display of art and architecture, was the magnificent hilltop home of former newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst.
hearst castle • william randolph hearst • neptune pool • gilded age • architecture
Hearst Castle, a spectacular display of art and architecture, was the magnificent hilltop home of former newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst.
hearst castle • william randolph hearst • neptune pool • gilded age • architecture
Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
JULIA DENT GRANT: "FAIR, FAT, AND FORTY" PART I
Julia Dent Grant brought a new style to the White House and forever changed the role of First Lady. In the Gilded Age, she brought a new extravagant style of entertaining to the White House, and loved every minute of it. This article is dedicated to the 4th grade students at St. Anthony School in Lorain, Ohio.
dent • grant • white house • gilded age • julia
Julia Dent Grant brought a new style to the White House and forever changed the role of First Lady. In the Gilded Age, she brought a new extravagant style of entertaining to the White House, and loved every minute of it. This article is dedicated to the 4th grade students at St. Anthony School in Lorain, Ohio.
dent • grant • white house • gilded age • julia
The Other Wright Brothers
This article gives a lighter-side approach to early days of America's favorite spectator sport: baseball.
baseball history • spectator sports • harry wright • george wright • albert spalding
This article gives a lighter-side approach to early days of America's favorite spectator sport: baseball.
baseball history • spectator sports • harry wright • george wright • albert spalding
WALKING ACROSS THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
To walk across the Brooklyn Bridge is to walk back through the 19th century. When you walk across the span one sees why this bridge was a marvel of the Gilded Age.
brooklyn bridge • walking across the brooklyn bridge • walking the brooklyn bridge • manhattan • brooklyn
To walk across the Brooklyn Bridge is to walk back through the 19th century. When you walk across the span one sees why this bridge was a marvel of the Gilded Age.
brooklyn bridge • walking across the brooklyn bridge • walking the brooklyn bridge • manhattan • brooklyn
The Legacy of Defeat in Vietnam
There was a consensus after Vietnam-mainly to avoid any similar war in the future. This consensus has obviously been violated in Iraq.
vietnam war • iraq war • limited war strategy • nation building • third world
There was a consensus after Vietnam-mainly to avoid any similar war in the future. This consensus has obviously been violated in Iraq.
vietnam war • iraq war • limited war strategy • nation building • third world
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Dark Horse by Kenneth D. Ackerman
Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.
dark horse • kenneth d ackerman • assassination • james a garfield • stalwarts
Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.
dark horse • kenneth d ackerman • assassination • james a garfield • stalwarts
Effects of the American Civil War
The American Civil War created relationships between government and business concerns that continued after the war and sparked Gilded Age industrialization.
effects of the civil war • american civil war and big business • industrialization and the civil war • the civil war contributes to rapid american indust • sacrifice and the civil war
The American Civil War created relationships between government and business concerns that continued after the war and sparked Gilded Age industrialization.
effects of the civil war • american civil war and big business • industrialization and the civil war • the civil war contributes to rapid american indust • sacrifice and the civil war
Silverites Versus Goldbugs
In the late nineteenth century, politics increasingly centered around the fiery debate between a currency set on silver and gold (bimetalism) and one set on gold only.
silverites • goldbugs • gilded age • free silver • gold standard
In the late nineteenth century, politics increasingly centered around the fiery debate between a currency set on silver and gold (bimetalism) and one set on gold only.
silverites • goldbugs • gilded age • free silver • gold standard
Teaching with Historical Places
Just this week I came upon a great site for teachers of U.S. history! It is called Places Teach! and is well worth a visit.
teachers of u.s. history • teachers • u.s. history • history • lesson plans
Just this week I came upon a great site for teachers of U.S. history! It is called Places Teach! and is well worth a visit.
teachers of u.s. history • teachers • u.s. history • history • lesson plans
The Age of Lincoln
With "The Age of Lincoln," Burton presents a comprehensive political and social history of nineteenth century America, pivoting around Abraham Lincoln.
the age of lincoln • orville vernon burton • abraham lincoln • nineteenth century • age of jackson
With "The Age of Lincoln," Burton presents a comprehensive political and social history of nineteenth century America, pivoting around Abraham Lincoln.
the age of lincoln • orville vernon burton • abraham lincoln • nineteenth century • age of jackson
The Presidency of William McKinley
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
president william mckinley • the gilded age • the progressive age • spanish-american war • sinking of the uss maine
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
president william mckinley • the gilded age • the progressive age • spanish-american war • sinking of the uss maine
The Secret Operation and The Depression of the 1890s
This article looks at how and why President Grover Cleveland had a cancerous tumor removed without the knowledge of the American public in 1893.
melanie storie • american reconstruction and the gilded age • grover cleveland • economic depression • 1890s
This article looks at how and why President Grover Cleveland had a cancerous tumor removed without the knowledge of the American public in 1893.
melanie storie • american reconstruction and the gilded age • grover cleveland • economic depression • 1890s
Voter Participation in America 1876-1920
With minor exception, American voters demonstrated growing apathy with the major political parties during presidential elections by staying at home on election day.
voter participation in presidential elections afte • comparing voter percentages between 1876 and 1920 • the decline in voter participation during the gild • reasons for voter participation decline 1876 - 192 • political issues that increased voter participatio
With minor exception, American voters demonstrated growing apathy with the major political parties during presidential elections by staying at home on election day.
voter participation in presidential elections afte • comparing voter percentages between 1876 and 1920 • the decline in voter participation during the gild • reasons for voter participation decline 1876 - 192 • political issues that increased voter participatio
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
Christmas Holiday Season in Newport Rhode Island
Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.
christmas holiday season in newport rhode island • historic bellevue ave • mansions newport ri • summer homes of rich and famous • walk along cliff walk
Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.
christmas holiday season in newport rhode island • historic bellevue ave • mansions newport ri • summer homes of rich and famous • walk along cliff walk
Hyde Park's Historic Homes
Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.
national historic sites • hyde park • vanderbilt mansion • fdr home • presidential library and museum
Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.
national historic sites • hyde park • vanderbilt mansion • fdr home • presidential library and museum
Historic Landscapes
Twentieth century New England garden landscapes show diversity that demonstrates society's expanding financial and social bases. Here are four such historic designs.
american gardens • american landscapes • american landscape gardening • american landscaping • twentieth century american gardens
Twentieth century New England garden landscapes show diversity that demonstrates society's expanding financial and social bases. Here are four such historic designs.
american gardens • american landscapes • american landscape gardening • american landscaping • twentieth century american gardens
Oil Shocks of the 1970s
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
oil shocks • american empire • american decline • american century • rust belt
Mohonk Mountain House
Enjoy the feeling of stepping back in time while relaxing among timeless scenic views and rejuvenating with a range of old and new leisure activities.
new york • hudson valley • mountain house • resort • spa
Enjoy the feeling of stepping back in time while relaxing among timeless scenic views and rejuvenating with a range of old and new leisure activities.
new york • hudson valley • mountain house • resort • spa
Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island 2009
The 2009 Jazz Festival in Newport Rhode Island at Fort Adams State Park is a great weekend getaway for contemporary jazz performances in this coastal RI town.
2009 newport jazz festival ri • rhode island music festival • george wein's jazz fesival 55 • hotels inns • fort adams state park
The 2009 Jazz Festival in Newport Rhode Island at Fort Adams State Park is a great weekend getaway for contemporary jazz performances in this coastal RI town.
2009 newport jazz festival ri • rhode island music festival • george wein's jazz fesival 55 • hotels inns • fort adams state park
Take A Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise!
From the Catskill Mountain lore of Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow, to opulent turn-of-the-century mansions, a fall foliage cruise on the Hudson is memorable!
hudson river • hudson river fall foliage cruise • hudson river valley • catskills • albany ny
From the Catskill Mountain lore of Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow, to opulent turn-of-the-century mansions, a fall foliage cruise on the Hudson is memorable!
hudson river • hudson river fall foliage cruise • hudson river valley • catskills • albany ny
U-Z Famous American Literature
Continuing the guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
uncle tom's cabin • tennessee williams • edith whartn • emily dickinson • f. scott fitzgerald
Continuing the guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
uncle tom's cabin • tennessee williams • edith whartn • emily dickinson • f. scott fitzgerald
War Hawks and Doves: A "Muster" for American Women Writers
A literary salute ("muster") to women writers from the late 1800's to the late 1930's who wrote stories which contained incredible historical context related to wars and depressions and women's struggles.
modernist era • wars and depressions • american women writers of the modernist era • literary "muster"
A literary salute ("muster") to women writers from the late 1800's to the late 1930's who wrote stories which contained incredible historical context related to wars and depressions and women's struggles.
modernist era • wars and depressions • american women writers of the modernist era • literary "muster"
19th Century Creoles in New Orleans, Louisiana
In the 1800s, the Creoles of New Orleans were composed of two groups, the Creoles and Afro-Creoles, who had different values, languages, occupations, and status of women.
creole • new orleans • louisiana • culture • 19th century
In the 1800s, the Creoles of New Orleans were composed of two groups, the Creoles and Afro-Creoles, who had different values, languages, occupations, and status of women.
creole • new orleans • louisiana • culture • 19th century
2009 Newport RI Jazz Festival Update
Newport Jazz Festival celebrating 55 years, will be sponsored in 2009 by CareFusion. View the updated line-up of musicians, price of tickets and parking information.
newport jazz festival • 2009 musician line-up • schedule • tickets • tony bennett
Newport Jazz Festival celebrating 55 years, will be sponsored in 2009 by CareFusion. View the updated line-up of musicians, price of tickets and parking information.
newport jazz festival • 2009 musician line-up • schedule • tickets • tony bennett
Berkshires' Three Restored Historic Theatres
Three newly restored and reopened theatres in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and northern Connecticut offer a cornucopia of musical and theatrical performances.
berkshire theatres • renovated historic theatres • mahaiwe theatre great barrington • colonialtheatre pittsfield • infinity theatre norfolk
Three newly restored and reopened theatres in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and northern Connecticut offer a cornucopia of musical and theatrical performances.
berkshire theatres • renovated historic theatres • mahaiwe theatre great barrington • colonialtheatre pittsfield • infinity theatre norfolk
Biltmore Estate
Still the largest private home in the USA, George Vanderbilt's mansion high in the Blue Ridge range is a consistent visitor favorite!
biltmore estate • george washington vanderbilt • richard morris hunt • karl bitner • napoleon bona[arte
Still the largest private home in the USA, George Vanderbilt's mansion high in the Blue Ridge range is a consistent visitor favorite!
biltmore estate • george washington vanderbilt • richard morris hunt • karl bitner • napoleon bona[arte
Communism and Capitalism Compared
The model provided by Karl Marx has never been historically demonstrated while Adam Smith's blueprint for a Capitalist society can be viewed historically.
communism and capitalism compared • capitalism and communism • karl marx and adam smith • two political systems compared • forms of government compared
The model provided by Karl Marx has never been historically demonstrated while Adam Smith's blueprint for a Capitalist society can be viewed historically.
communism and capitalism compared • capitalism and communism • karl marx and adam smith • two political systems compared • forms of government compared
Cycling in Naples
Pedal power touring in Naples Florida. Jump on a bike and gently cruise around this world class destination from the bay to the beach
naples bicycle tours • palm cottage • fifth avenue • royal poinciana • naples pier
Pedal power touring in Naples Florida. Jump on a bike and gently cruise around this world class destination from the bay to the beach
naples bicycle tours • palm cottage • fifth avenue • royal poinciana • naples pier
Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker Suite
The Nutcracker Suite is a favorite holiday ballet. The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the twenty year anniversary of their performance of this delightful fantasy in Chicago.
chicago christmas • joffrey ballet chicago • macy's state street • the nutcracker suite • auditorium theatre
The Nutcracker Suite is a favorite holiday ballet. The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the twenty year anniversary of their performance of this delightful fantasy in Chicago.
chicago christmas • joffrey ballet chicago • macy's state street • the nutcracker suite • auditorium theatre
Looking for a Florida Bed & Breakfast Getaway?
The elegant inns of St. Augustine are the perfect retreat for exploring the oldest Spanish settlement in the United States.
b&bs in st augustine • where to stay in st. augustine • historic inns of st. augustine • the inn on charlotte • casa de solana
The elegant inns of St. Augustine are the perfect retreat for exploring the oldest Spanish settlement in the United States.
b&bs in st augustine • where to stay in st. augustine • historic inns of st. augustine • the inn on charlotte • casa de solana
Newport RI, Coastal Town in Northeastern U.S.
Newport Rhode Island, selected by National Geographic Traveler survey of Historic Places Destinations, has mixed reviews from the experts and mixed reaction from locals.
national geographic historic places • newport rhode island • local reaction newport ri • survey of historic destinations • preservation stewardship
Newport Rhode Island, selected by National Geographic Traveler survey of Historic Places Destinations, has mixed reviews from the experts and mixed reaction from locals.
national geographic historic places • newport rhode island • local reaction newport ri • survey of historic destinations • preservation stewardship
Pet Friendly Inns Jekyll Island GA
Jekyll Island is Georgia's Jewel on the Atlantic coast. Fido and Fifi are welcome to travel along when staying at a pet friendly hotel.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • atlantic ocean • jekyll island • georgia's jewel
Jekyll Island is Georgia's Jewel on the Atlantic coast. Fido and Fifi are welcome to travel along when staying at a pet friendly hotel.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • atlantic ocean • jekyll island • georgia's jewel
Recommended Paleontology Books
Need some help finding the right gift for that paleontology enthusiast? Here are some of my favorite books about dinosaurs and paleontology.
palaeontology • dinosaur • extinct animals • fossils • books
Need some help finding the right gift for that paleontology enthusiast? Here are some of my favorite books about dinosaurs and paleontology.
palaeontology • dinosaur • extinct animals • fossils • books
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