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What is the Library of Congress?

October 11, 2011 by Cheryl Lederle

When I talk with teachers about online primary sources from the Library of Congress, I often spend a few minutes describing the Library itself.

Posted in: Teaching Tools

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Exploring the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building: The Carol Highsmith Photographs

October 7, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

My favorite treasure trove of gorgeous images showcasing the Jefferson Building is by the distinguished American photographer Carol M. Highsmith.

Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Fine and Performing Arts

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Teaching with the Raw Materials of the Law: Primary Sources and the Legislative Process

October 6, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

For those of us at the Library of Congress who work with K-12 teachers, a crucial part of our work is promoting the effective instructional use of primary sources. Primary sources—the raw materials of history and culture—are very powerful tools for teaching.

Posted in: Government and Law, Teaching Tools

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What Makes a Primary Source a Primary Source?

October 4, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

Is a newspaper a primary source? A political cartoon? A map? A lithograph? Is an excerpt in a textbook a primary source? How about a digitized facsimile? All of these questions came up during the Library of Congress’ Summer Teacher Institutes.

Posted in: Teaching Strategies

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Finding Treasures in an Archive of Historical Newspapers: Chronicling America

September 29, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

On the Library of Congress Web site, Chronicling America provides free access to millions of historic American newspaper pages from 1836-1922. Although the sheer volume of stories might seem daunting, Chronicling America makes it easy to explore the pages.

Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Lesson Ideas

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Looking Harder: Inspiring Close Observation

September 27, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

How can students be inspired to look closely–and think carefully–while they observe?

Posted in: Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools

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Bring the National Book Festival to Your Students: Resources for Kids and Teachers

September 23, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

But you don’t have to come to Washington to bring the National Book Festival to your students. The Book Festival’s Kids and Teachers site is the key to enjoying the Book Festival experience no matter where you are.

Posted in: News and Events

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The American Memory Timeline: Finding Primary Sources from throughout U.S. History

September 22, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

Looking for primary sources relating to a specific period in United States history? Try using the American Memory Timeline from the Library of Congress.

Posted in: Lesson Ideas, Teaching Tools

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The Huexotzinco Codex: Taxes and Turkeys from Sixteenth-Century Mexico

September 20, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

In a court case between the Spanish government and indigenous residents of a small town in Mexico, who do you think would win?

Posted in: Exploration, Colonization and Settlement (1492-1763), Hispanic American History, World History

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Library of Congress Primary Sources

September 15, 2011 by Stephen Wesson

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th to October 15th, and the collections of the Library of Congress are rich in primary sources for your students to explore.

Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Hispanic American History, Lesson Ideas

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