Wishing You a Wonderful Thanksgiving
Posted by: Danna Bell
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll be back with you next week.
Posted in: Holidays
Category: Holidays
Unmasking a Thanksgiving Tradition Through Photos and Newspapers
Posted by: Danna Bell
Traditions seem everlasting, but primary sources can show how Thanksgiving traditions change over time. Take, for instance, the tradition of the Thanksgiving Maskers in New York City in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Holidays
Veterans Day: History and Legacy
Posted by: Danna Bell
On November 11, the United States takes a moment to honor those who have fought for our country. However, Veterans Day originally did not honor veterans.
Posted in: Government and Law, Holidays, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Veterans and Military History
Let There be Fireworks…and Peace
Posted by: Danna Bell
When I found this image of Uncle Sam and John Bull embracing, I realized I'd found what I was looking for: two bitter enemies who fought a war over the United States of America, coming together as friends and finding common ground.
Posted in: Holidays
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
Primary Sources and April Fool’s Day: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Hoaxes... have a different intent, as they are engineered to deceive over the long term, and often on a large scale. Invite your students to consider the difference as they analyze primary sources connected to the Great Moon Hoax of 1825.
Posted in: Holidays, National Expansion and Reform (1815-1860), Science Technology and Math
Starting 2015 in Auld Lang Syne
Posted by: Danna Bell
I hope that in 2015 you find opportunities to sit in places of beauty, to support your students and to incorporate primary sources into classroom activities
Posted in: Holidays