Digital Archive Review – “What America Ate”

The digital archive "What America Ate" offers a comprehensive look at American food culture during the Great Depression, covering 1929 to 1941. Created by Michigan State University's Department of History, the website provides access to a wealth of primary sources like government reports, diaries, photographs, and more. It provides insights on the era's socio-economic and cultural aspects, such as dietary shifts and governmental policies. Its engaging user interface allows easy navigation and exploration of content, making it highly valuable for researchers, students, and the general public.

Mapping American Social Movements: A Digital Project Review

The Mapping American Social Movements project is created by Professor James  N. Gregory (refer to the project’s homepage below). The site is associated with the University of Washington. In addition to mentioned institute, the project collaborates with the Networked Labor project that is managed at UCLA by Professor Tobias Higbie. Professor Gregory is not the …

Origins: A Digital Blog Review

The blog, Origins, is a website created to provide historical insight on current events. I choose to review this site, because the content of the site is something that I think everyone should explore. Origins is affiliated with and published by the history department at Ohio State University and Miami University. The site is managed by an institutional …

The Eugenics Movement: A Digital Archive Review

Ben McMahen, who is a product developer, and the Eugenics Archive Technical Team paired with Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada to create the Eugenics Archive (refer to screenshot of the homepage below). The Eugenics Archive Technical Team consists of several positions, such as film translators, research assistants, and MA/ PhD students. The …

Black History and Culture: Digital Exhibit Review

Today our nation is struggling more than ever to understand the different perspectives and plights of the various cultures who encompass it. African Americans in particular are still battling the injustices afforded to them over one hundred and fifty years after the abolishment of slavery in the United States. The Black History and Culture digital exhibit produced …