Exploring Heritage and Culture Using Library of Congress Collections
Posted by: Danna Bell
How can primary sources help students learn about a country's culture?
Posted in: World History
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Posted by: Danna Bell
How can primary sources help students learn about a country's culture?
Posted in: World History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Combine studying Hispanic Heritage with science.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for resources to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month? This blog post will lead you to a variety of resources for your students.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
In May, we pay tribute to the generations of Asian or Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history. Primary sources can help us explore many facets of a community or ethnic group.
Posted in: Asian American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join us for virtual Office Hours on Tuesday August 11 and 18 at 2pm ET. During office hours you have the opportunity to hear a brief presentation and ask questions of some of the Library of Congress curatorial staff.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
The Young Readers Center is excited to invite you to see the annual Puppet Show on the day after Thanksgiving on November 29, 2019. This year we are sharing Native American Folktales, with stories and poems from nations such as Cree, Seneca, Winnebago, and Navajo.
Posted in: Native American History, News and Events, Poetry and Literature
Posted by: Danna Bell
This year, the Library of Congress celebrates the artistry of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, recipients of the 2019 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. In their honor we explore a Cuban-American recording from the Library of Congress that leads us to an exciting game, a groundbreaking educational institution, and a deeper appreciation for America’s diverse cultural communities.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Hispanic American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Cuban-American music has a strong heritage that inspired the Estefans' work. Exploring Cuban-American music through primary sources at the Library of Congress can lead students to exciting music and thoughtful inquiry about cultural identity.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Hispanic American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
When thinking about ways to incorporate music in classroom activities for Hispanic Heritage month explore the corrido, "a type of socially relevant narrative ballad."
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Hispanic American History