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Tillie Lewis: She got ahead by knowing her tomatoes
Holding a miniature model of one of her 1935 tomato-processing kettles, Tillie Lewis posed in front of the original in 1975
Their Facts and Legends
In Greek mythology, so many of the constellations were people that just so happened to upset the gods and goddesses when they did nothing wrong. A children's book about the stories of constellations.
The Raising at Brown’s Ferry
It is a story about finding a very old sunken ship, excavating and pulling it up from the riverbed, discusses some of the relics found on the ship, and what ultimately happened to the ship. 12in x 10in
The Dance of Death
Both photos consist of something different. The left photo consists of three people. The three people are a man, a woman, and a skeleton. The man and woman are looking at each other. The woman is on the ground on her knees, and the man is sitting on…
The Culture of Aids
This is a magazine article that confronts public health and social justice issues. It captures the quiet grief of losing a loved one, while confronting societal indifference and institutional neglect. It reflects the urgency and fear of the early…
The Agri Book Club
This article mentions the different prizes Children are able to win when they turn in their own agri book to the contest.
Seesawing skillfully between home and career: Lillian Gilbreth
Lillian Gilbreth was an industrial engineer who demonstrated how it is possible to be both a mother and career woman through her contributions to production-line efficiency and innovative designs of various kitchen appliances, which also blended…
Secret Potions to Make You Pretty
Sara Breedlove aka Madame C.J. Walker is driving a car with 3 other “Walker agents.” The article describes Walker’s young adult life, and the moment that inspired her inventions: hair care products for African Americans including 5 salves and a…
Rolling Stone Awards
The 1980 Rolling Stone Magazine Fan Voted Awards. Each year the magazine would have fans vote in different categories for their favorite musicians.
Randy Shilts (the kid from Iowa)
Produced by the International Magazine of Literature and Art AIDS with “Reinventing Eden” at the bottom. Pushes for the research of aids in LGBTQ communities and criticizes the Reagan administration for the lack of funding research.