Exhibits

These Exhibits provide viewers an introduction to items in the IDHH's collections, with a narrative that explains and contextualizes the items and lays a foundation for viewers in how to interact with the curated content that can inform their own studies. We invite you to explore these exhibits and learn more about the materials and topics in the IDHH collections. Use the navigation links at the bottom of the Exhibit pages to read through the narration, and click on the images within the Exhibits to see a larger version as well as relevant metadata. 

The IDHH contains some content that may be harmful or difficult to view. Our cultural heritage partners collect materials from history, as well as artifacts from many cultures and time periods, to preserve and make available the historical record. Please view the Digital Public Library of America’s (DPLA) Statement on Potentially Harmful Content for further information.

List of All Exhibits

Historic Route 66 in Illinois - designed and curated by Tath Haver and Megan N Pearson

Street Photography in Illinois - designed and curated by Holly Peterson and Megan N Pearson

First Black Mayor of Chicago: Harold Washington - designed and curated by Holly Peterson

Architecture in Chicago, Illinois - designed and curated by Holly Peterson

The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 - designed and curated by Caleb Britton

Rachel Crothers: Playwright from Bloomington, Illinois - designed and curated by Holly Peterson

20th Century Circuses in Illinois - designed and curated by Holly Peterson

Fanny Butcher: Literary Editor at the Chicago Tribune - designed and curated by Holly Peterson

A Century of Progress International Exposition - designed and curated by Caleb Britton

Carl Sandburg: Midwestern Poet, Biographer, Journalist, and Musician - designed and curated by Holly Peterson
 

The items in the Exhibits are either Public Domain, Educational and Non-Commercial Use, or used with the permissions of their respective contributors. For individual use permissions or further rights, see the individual items Rights Statement or contact the respective contributor.