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Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
A photograph can prompt your students to look closely, think about what they see and what they know, and maybe even ask questions that lead to further research and investigation.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
If students were asked the names of those who were active in the suffrage movement, they might list Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Alice Paul. It is less likely that they would name Mary Church Terrell.
Posted in: African American History, Women's History
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
In 1866, William O. Bourne organized a unique left-handed penmanship contest for Union veterans who had lost the use of their right hand. Veterans were encouraged to submit a letter they had written using their left hand and a total prize money of $1000.00 was offered. The Library of Congress holds the many of the entrants’ letters and other information on Bourne and the contest.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Veterans and Military History
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Join Library experts for an hour on February 12, 4-5 pm ET, and hear how all transcriptions are made and reviewed by volunteers before they are returned to the Library's website. Discuss the possibilities of using this tool in your work with students.
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