Wishing You a Wonderful Thanksgiving
Posted by: Danna Bell
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll be back with you next week.
Posted in: Holidays
Archive: November 2015 (11 Posts)
December in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
December highlights include the life of American diplomat Ralph Bunche and the signing of the Gadsden Purchase.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas
Unmasking a Thanksgiving Tradition Through Photos and Newspapers
Posted by: Danna Bell
Traditions seem everlasting, but primary sources can show how Thanksgiving traditions change over time. Take, for instance, the tradition of the Thanksgiving Maskers in New York City in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Holidays
Helping Students Read Between the Lines: Identifying Bias and Attitude in Newspapers for the Presidential Election of 1912
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
In the November/December 2015 issue of Social Education, the journal of the National Council for the Social Studies, our “Sources and Strategies” article focused on analyzing newspapers from the presidential election of 1912, an unusual contest at an unusual time.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Government and Law, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), News and Events
The Power of Primary Sources is Unlocked: Online Conference Recordings Now Available
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
We served over 1500 educators through the live event and we expect that number to grow now that the recordings are available. You can still earn a certificate for each presentation you view.
Posted in: News and Events
Primary Sources in Science Classrooms: We’ll See You at the NSTA Conference in Philadelphia
Posted by: Danna Bell
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is hosting an Area Conference in Philadelphia November 12-14 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Educational staff from the Library of Congress will facilitate a workshop on Thursday called “Science as a Human Endeavor: Analyzing Historical Primary Sources from the Library of Congress.”
Posted in: News and Events
See You in New Orleans for NCSS
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Library of Congress education staff will be at the NCSS annual conference in New Orleans, November 12-14, and would like to meet you!
Posted in: News and Events
Veterans Day: History and Legacy
Posted by: Danna Bell
On November 11, the United States takes a moment to honor those who have fought for our country. However, Veterans Day originally did not honor veterans.
Posted in: Government and Law, Holidays, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Veterans and Military History
School Librarians: Join Us at AASL in Columbus, Ohio
Posted by: Danna Bell
This year's AASL National Conference and Exhibition will be held November 5-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. You will find educational staff from the Library of Congress in the exhibit hall in booth 235 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Posted in: News and Events