July in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
July highlights include the Seneca Falls Convention and independence for Liberia.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas, Teaching Tools
Archive: 2015 (72 Posts)
Five Questions with Stacie Moats, Education Specialist, Library of Congress Interpretive Programs Office
Posted by: Danna Bell
As this team's Education Specialist, my role is to develop, coordinate and facilitate exhibition-related activities, including tours and public programs, for visitors ranging from K-12 students and teachers to families, lifelong learners, and even Members of Congress.
Posted in: Interviews with Experts
Five Questions with Kristi Finefield, Reference Librarian, Prints and Photographs Division
Posted by: Danna Bell
For me, one of the greatest joys of working at the Library is that I continually have the opportunity to choose a new favorite item, and I'll never need to pick the same one twice, thanks to the vastness of the collections. Every day, I see an image I've never seen before or view a photo with new eyes because of a researcher's enthusiasm for their research topic. Even with all the tools at my disposal to locate specific items, my day is still full of serendipity and discovery - and brand new favorites!
Posted in: Interviews with Experts
Staff Favorites: A Turn of Phrase
Posted by: Danna Bell
I like the photo because it reminds me of the phrase "Back to the salt mines."
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Five Questions with Abby Yochelson, Reference Specialist for English and American Literature, Main Reading Room
Posted by: Danna Bell
My all-time favorite teacher was Mrs. Campbell in sixth grade. One of her activities was to have us memorize and recite poetry a couple of times a year. While I was painfully shy back then, I thought the activity was terrific (once my turn was finished)! In our online collections, I really love the copy of Walt Whitman's poem "Oh Captain, My Captain." It's a printed copy but it includes corrections in Whitman's handwriting with a note to the publisher about "bad perversions."
Posted in: Interviews with Experts, Poetry and Literature
June in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
June highlights include the life of Henry Clay, "the Great Compromiser" and the signing of the Yosemite Land Grant.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas
Students Connecting with Veterans: The Harlem Veteran Project
Posted by: Danna Bell
We have published a number of blog posts featuring the work of the Veterans History Project (VHP) and how teachers can incorporate these resources in classroom activities. As we approach Memorial Day, we wanted to feature a teacher who has worked with his students to collect the stories of the veterans living in their community.
Posted in: Teaching Strategies
Of Mice and Men: Exploring the Context with Primary Sources
Posted by: Danna Bell
While some of George and Lennie's experiences in John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men are universal like the dream of a place to call home and the need for friendships, others are directly related to the novel's setting.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Poetry and Literature
Celebrating Mothers with Primary Sources
Posted by: Danna Bell
In the United States, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, this year, May 10th. But it is not just a day to celebrate our mothers, but also a time to think about all women who care for, support, and strengthen us. Below are a few suggestions for engaging students with primary sources related to Mother's Day from the collections of the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Holidays, Women's History