Chronicling America is one of many digital collection gems that the Library has to offer teachers and students. The collection gives users access to selected digitized national newspapers published through 1963. Newspapers, as a type of primary source, help students imagine what it might have been like to live in a particular time or place: consuming media of different historical eras can help to slow down the big events of history and see how they were experienced in real time.
In this blog post from Headlines and Heroes, learn about African American newspapers found in Chronicling America and how to search for information in these resources. Also featured is information on the new research guide on African American newspapers.
Historic newspapers can help teachers expand student understanding of the NAACP and its achievements for all people by placing emphasis on its anti-lynching campaign, advocacy for quality education, employment opportunities, and celebration of the achievements of African Americans.
This post, which was originally posted in Headlines and Heroes, explores the benefits of using newspapers from the Native American community to explore their point of view.
Chronicling America has added over1.5 million pages of content. Learn more about the new resources available including resources on life during the Revolutionary War.
Join Library of Congress education specialists every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm ET for free online Office Hours for education. Each session will include a twenty-minute topical presentation with plenty of time for questions and answers with Library experts. Join us at https://locgov.webex.com/meet/kmcg. This week, we’ll be discussing: April 7: Local History Resources Help students …
