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Government Sites
Advertising, Marketing, and Commercial Imagery
Collections - The Archives Center has nationally recognized collections for the study of
advertising and marketing.
American Memory - Advertising - Learn how
advertising began in America and how it changed over the years. If you are into vintage things, this is
an interesting site.
Ivory Project: Advertising Soap in America - This site
provide an excellent example of the history of advertising. Check out advertising for Ivory soap, one
of the nation's longest-lived, branded consumer products.
Setting the Precedent - 4 Women
Who Excelled in Business - (Smithsonian) - In this virtual tour you will meet four
American women who succeeded in business in the twentieth century. Each woman - Freda
Diamond, Estelle Ellis, Dorothy Shaver, and Brownie Wise - was exceptional in many respects.
Teen Business
Link - (Small Business Administration) - Want to own a small business? At this site you
will find ideas for a business, how to start a small business, business tips, and meet successful young
entrepreneurs.
You Are
Here - (Federal Trade Commission) - This site helps you think like a consumer and find
out things like how advertising influences your decisions.
Other Resources
Don't Buy It -
Learn about adverstising tricks. Become a smart shopper.
Entrepreneur Challenge - So you think it's great to run your own business?
How do you know if you've got what it takes? Take the challenge.
Peanuts & Crackerjacks - (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston) - An interactive
baseball game that tests your knowledge of economics and pro sports trivia. It's really about using
economics to gain a better understanding of everyday life.
Plan
A Business - You want to start your own business. You want to become an entrepreneur.
Are you ready for the risk? This site will help you accelerate your success by providing the
experiences and expertise you need.
Page Revised - 1/9/2009
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