DescriptionFocuses on the fur trade that developed from the beaver in Canada. The early French traders and their relations with Native Americans and the Hudson Bay Company are discussed. Mink fur and mink...
DescriptionSummary of drug abuse with descriptions of heroin, opium, marijuana, amphetamines and barbiturates. Using Alvin Moscow's book, "Merchants of Sleep," a step-by-step account is given of morphine...
DescriptionBrief account of coin silver and the profession of silversmiths, presented on February 13, 1967. Presenter illustrates the problems of identifying silversmiths with pieces from her own family silver...
DescriptionPeg Campbell attempts to explain the reason behind the lack of American sculpture and sculptors in the nation's earliest days. The Centennial Exposition of 1876 brought about an artistic quickening...
DescriptionAn informed discussion by Peg Campbell of all aspects of Pan America, from its early colonization by Asians, Europeans and Africans to the melting pot and "cosmic race" of 1956. Includes a discussion...
DescriptionPeg Campbell gives a brief description of the nine then-known planets of the solar system, organized from smallest to largest. The paper identifies each planet, its location and its distinguishing...
DescriptionPeg Campbell presents the character and style of William Pitt, along with some biographical details. Primarily focuses on Pitt's early youthful success, his oratory and leadership skills, his impact...
DescriptionThis bulletin is published to help municipal and county Shade Tree Commissions and those who wish to maintain vigorous, attractive trees on their properties. Few people realize that any
tree standing...
DescriptionA report of the activities of the Shade Tree Division, including the maintenance labors for the trees growing along the public thoroughfares, whether planted by this Division or by private initiative,...
DescriptionThe fishing industry in the United States, and in particular the North Atlantic component of the industry, did not fully participate in the technological development of American industry of the...
