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Posted by: Danna Bell
When I search through the Library's collections, sometimes I'm lucky enough to come across an image from the Highsmith (Carol M.) Archive. I always find myself taking time to freely explore her work.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Culture and Folklife, News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
It's hard to believe we are halfway through Hispanic Heritage month. If you are looking for Library of Congress primary sources you can use for the rest of the month here are some suggestions.
Posted in: Hispanic American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
On Friday, September 18th, 2015, the Library of Congress hosted the Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. The award, co-sponsored with the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs, recognizes work that "authentically and engagingly portrays Latin Americans, Caribbeans, or Latinos in the United States." These diverse stories can be highlighted and brought to life through the use of primary sources.
Posted in: News and Events, Poetry and Literature, Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Danna Bell
October highlights include the birthdates of John Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and First Lady Abigail Smith Adams.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas
Posted by: Danna Bell
I have never been to Syria. I had only read about and seen images of the ancient ruins in Palmyra. I knew the 2,000-year old Greco-Roman structures were falling apart and had been for centuries. I had, however, no personal experience with them. But late last month, when news reports detailed their destruction, I found myself very upset, and tried explaining why to my children.
Posted in: World History
Posted by: Danna Bell
I love the Library's collections of prints and photographs. I also love the "Selected Library of Congress Sources for Texas!" However, I would like to share some analog primary sources that we have digitally preserved: the bilingual gazettes (1863), Spanish and French, of the Second Mexican Empire.
Posted in: Government and Law, Hispanic American History, Interviews with Experts
Posted by: Danna Bell
We're delighted to introduce the Library of Congress 2015-16 Teacher in Residence for audio and visual materials. Since 2000, the Library of Congress has selected an exceptional teacher to advise and collaborate with its educational staff. Tom Bober, a librarian at RM Captain Elementary in Clayton, Missouri, has used primary sources on historical and scientific topics from the Library of Congress to help students construct knowledge.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
This year the National Book Festival is bigger than ever with over 200 authors, 1000 volunteers and tons of opportunities to celebrate the joys of reading. As this year is the 200th anniversary of the purchase of Thomas Jefferson's books to help rebuild the Library of Congress we are saluting Thomas Jefferson and using his comment, "I Cannot Live Without Books" as the theme for this year's festival.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
An item in the collections that I love because I think it is both beautiful and intriguing is this poster for P.T Barnum & Co's Greatest Show on Earth.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math