World Spotlight: Sudan
Sudan primary source set from the World Digital Library Sudan maps Sudan images Books and reports about Sudan U.S. historical newspaper coverage about Sudan Video recordings related to Sudan Alan…
Today in History
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Featuring articles from the Library of Congress for June 3rd.
On June 3, 1864, the second battle of Cold Harbor began. Continue reading.
On June 3, 1880, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first wireless telephone message on his newly invented photophone from the top of the Franklin School in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
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Collections Spotlight: Natural Disasters
Natural disasters primary source set with teacher’s guide Free to Use and Reuse: Natural Disasters primary…
Primary Source Spotlight: Reconstruction
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Primary Source Spotlight: Teachers
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Collections Spotlight: Harry Belafonte
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Primary Source Spotlight: Novels in Verse
Novels in verse tell stories using both poetry while also employing traditional narrative structures and styles….
Primary Source Learning: The ALA & the Troops
Have students use the primary sources in this set to tell a story about the American…
Guided Primary Source Analysis: La Réunion
Look very closely at this source. What can you learn about it solely by carefully examining…
Collection Spotlight: Africana Historic Postcards
This unique collection contains more than 7,000 historical photographic postcards providing a Euro-centric visual record of…
Finding Resources: Poetry in Historical Newspapers
Did you know that poetry was a common feature in U.S. historical newspapers? Search the Chronicling…
Primary Source Spotlight: Poetry
April certainly is not the cruelest month if you’re looking for poetry resources from the Library…
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