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Advanced Search Tips: Chronicling America Historic Newspapers

March 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Advanced Search Tips: Chronicling America Historic Newspapers

Overview Chronicling America Historic Newspapers is produced by the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress, as a long-term effort to develop an Internet-based, searchable database of U.S. newspapers with coverage from 1836-1922. As of March, 2013, the Chronicling American digitized database contained more than 700 publications that were published in 26 states; the NDNP eventually plans to … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Charleston & South Carolina

February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Charleston, S.C. View of ruined buildings through porch of the Circular Church

Today in History–February 18–the Library of Congress features Charleston, South Carolina, which surrendered control to Union forces on this date in 1865. Learn more about this southern city and the state that played a leading role in the events leading up to the Civil War by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to thousands of primary sources related to Charleston and the state of South Carolina. Charleston maps Charleston sheet … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Illinois

December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Illinois: A descriptive and historical guide

Today in History—December 3—the Library of Congress features Illinois, which entered the Union as the 21st state on this day in 1818. Illinois is an Algonquin word meaning "tribe of superior men"; today the state is referred to as the Land of Lincoln and is one of the most populous of all the United States. Learn more about this midwestern hub by visiting the Today in History section, then gather more insights by delving into thousands of Illinois primary sources. Chicago primary … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Jefferson Davis

November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jefferson Davis grand march

Today in History–November 6–the Library of Congress features Jefferson Davis, elected president of the Confederate States of America on this day in 1861. Davis was a celebrated veteran of the Mexican War and served as secretary of war under Franklin Pierce. As a U.S. senator, Davis worked to keep the Union in tact but when his home state of Mississippi seceded, Davis threw in his lot with the Confederacy. Learn more about this southern leader by visiting the … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Metropolitan Opera House

October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Metropolitan Opera House and Its Predecessors - Social Features of Opening Night

Today in History–October 22–the Library of Congress features New York's Metropolitan Opera House, which opened its doors on this day in 1883. In addition to staging operas, the Met and other opera houses also hosted charity events, community dances, fairs, plays, vaudeville shows, and even funerals. Find out more about this prestigious cultural institution by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related to the Met and … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Yale University

October 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yale University ENGRAVING, EAST FACADE: FLOOR PLAN

Today in History–October 9–the Library of Congress features Yale University, which received a charter from the Connecticut colonial legislature (as the Collegiate School in Saybrook) on this day in 1701. The school moved to New Haven in 1716, and was renamed Yale College in 1718 in honor of Elihu Yale, a merchant and early benefactor. Find out more about this prestigious university by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Great Chicago Fire

October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Great fire at Chicago Oct. 9th 1871. View from the west side

Today in History–October 8–the Library of Congress features the great Chicago fire, which began on this day in 1871. The fire took at least 300 lives, left nearly a third of the city's residents homeless, and leveled more than 18,000 structures (Encyclopedia of Chicago). Learn more about this fire and others that burnt on the same day in Michigan and Wisconsin by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more information and resources related to the … [Read more...]

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Today in History: New Mexico

September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
map of New Mexican missions

Today in History–September 21–the Library of Congress features New Mexico. On this day in 1595, Don Juan de Oñate's petition and contract for the conquest of New Mexico was presented to Luís de Velasco, the viceroy of Nueva Vizcaya. The petition was ultimately granted and Oñate's expedition set out in 1598. A brutal leader, Oñate was later stripped of his position, fined, and banned in perpetuity from New Mexico. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then follow … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Booker T. Washington

September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Statue of Booker T. Washington "Lifting the Veil of Ignorance"

Today in History–September 18–the Library of Congress features Booker T. Washington, who delivered his famous "Atlanta Compromise" or Atlanta Exposition speech on this day in 1895. The speech delivered by this prominent African American leader advocated for advocate a moderate approach to race relations in the New South. Learn more about the founder and president of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee University) by visiting the Today in History section, … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Daniel Burnham & Chicago

September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Architectural details of Daniel Burnham's 1910 Peoples Gas Building

Today in History–September 04–the Library of Congress features architect Daniel Burnham, born on this day in 1846. Burnham and his partner, John Wellborn Root, were a central force in the Chicago School of Architecture, which focused on simplicity and functionality. Burnham created plans for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition as well as for the burgeoning city of Chicago. Learn more about this visionary architect by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links … [Read more...]

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