Today in History: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Today in History–February 7–the Library of Congress features writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, born on this date in 1867. Ingalls Wilder became well known for her semi-autobiographical stories collectively known as the Little House on the Prairie series. Learn more this iconic writer of American pioneer life and discover primary sources that will help illuminate her stories by visiting the Today in History section and then clicking the links below.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Born from America’s Library
Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Local Legacy
Recollections of Rose Wilder Lane (daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder)
Prairie Settlement 1862-1912: Nebraska Photographs and Family Letters
Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910
Pioneer life primary source set
Literature Links: My Daniel – Hunting dinosaurs in Nebraska lesson plan