Progressive Era

Muckrakers and Reformers of the Progressive Era

Overview with links to statistics, quotes, personalities, photos, primary sources, and more.

Overview of the Progressive Era

Information on the Progressive Era and links to many other resources. Developed by the College of Education at the University of Houston.

Thomas Nast

Biography and information about Nast's cartoons. Primary Documents. From Ohio State University Libraries.

Social Security History - Upton Sinclair

Upton Sinclar's bid for Governor of California. Primary Documents. From the Social Security Administration.

Ida Tarbell Home Page

Extensive information on Ida Tarbell. Also includes information on S.S. McClure (Chapter II). From the Pelletier Library at Allegheny College.

Photography and Social Reform

Information on the photography of Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine. From University of Virginia.