DescriptionThe paper posits that the earliest Moslem architecture was inspired by Byzantine-Christian architecture. Highlighted are the Mosque of the Sultan
Hassan in Cairo and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul...
DescriptionA summary of he Spanish colonization in the United States, from the early missionary settlements in 1539 to the date of this paper (1926), when a Spanish theatrical company performed in Manhattan. ...
DescriptionPeg Campbell presents an overview of Chinese and Japanese immigration into the United States from a 1930 point of view. She highlights America's need for both of these pools of labor but notes that...
DescriptionUnidentified author. Discussion of Florence, Italy. Some history but mostly personal travel memories focusing on art; review of the Uffizi Gallery, churches and general mention of famous areas
DescriptionA presentation by Mildred Davis reviews the history of Staten Island including the Dutch and English settlers, up through the present period with special emphasis on the bridges of Staten Island.
DescriptionPresentation by Dorothy Strong in January 1949 on her trip to China, combining travelogue and personal impressions. Includes brief descriptions of Honolulu and Hong Kong.
DescriptionA presentation by Mrs Howarth journeys through time in Egypt, Greece and Rome, describing the basic clothing of early man in each area up through the elaborate costumes of their ancient civilizations.