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Archive for 2021 (87 posts)
Tips for Teen Researchers from a High School Researcher
Learn about the way a student used the Library of Congress collections to complete his research.
LGBTQ Activism and Contributions: A New Primary Source Set
Explore our latest primary source set on LGBTQ+ history.
Ten Years of Teaching with the Library of Congress
As Teaching with the Library of Congress begins its second decade, we’re grateful to every reader and to all the authors, interview subjects, and commenters who’ve contributed to the discussion. And we look forward to many more opportunities to discover together.
Tulsa’s Greenwood District: Exploring the Impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Use maps and photographs to study Greenwood Avenue before and after the Tulsa Race Massacre.
A Teacher’s Reflections on Participating in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project
As we prepare for Memorial Day learn about a teacher and his students and their oral history interviews for the Veterans History Project.
Explore Congressional Reactions to Historic Events on Congress.gov
Learn about the addition of additional years of the Congressional Record and public law text to those currently available on Congress.gov.
Transcribing Whitman: A Library of Congress and National Council of Teachers of English Webinar, May 26, 4-5pm ET
The Library of Congress and National Council of Teachers of English invite you to join us for a webinar on May 26 from 4-5pm EDT about teaching and transcribing Walt Whitman’s notebooks and diaries.
Teaching with Monuments and Memorials: Defining Monuments
What is a monument and how do we help students understand what they are and why they are important? Intern Bryn Walker provides some answers and teaching suggestions.
Before Brown v. Board of Education, There was Tape v. Hurley
Learn more about Tape vs Hurley one of the first school desegregation cases ever decided in a court of law.