America at Work, America at Leisure, 1894-1915

Abstract:

This site features motion pictures that showcase work, school, and leisure activities in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century. The site includes films of the U.S. Postal Service from 1903, cattle breeding, fire fighters, ice manufacturing, logging, calisthenics and gymnastic exercises in schools, amusement parks, boxing, expositions, football, parades, swimming, and other sporting events.

Subject:

Social Sciences

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Collection:

Library of Congress