Calisphere: University of California Libraries
University of California: Calisphere: 1900 1940s: Early Advertising
Primary source images show the development of the modern advertising industry and highlight what these ads reveal about American culture during the early 20th century compared to today.
Duke University
Duke University: Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850 1920
This timeline includes selected events in business technology, media, marketing, and advertising for 1850-1920.
PBS
Pbs Who Made America? Robert Woodruff
Recognizing the power of advertising, Woodruff took the Coca Cola Company from an American success story to an international powerhouse.
Library of Congress
Loc: Prosperity and Thrift: Merchandising and Advertising in the 1920s
Read about the advertising strategies used by various companies during the 1920s. Includes many links to related businesses and topics.