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Primary Source Spotlight: Holidays

October 30, 2013 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

New Year's primary source collectionValentine's Day primary source collectionSt. Patrick's DaySt. Patricks Day (stories, images, music) Today in History: St. Patricks Day (March 17) St. Patricks Day in America St. Patricks Day imagesApril Fools' Day primary source collectionEasterEaster: Photographs from the Chicago Daily News, 1902-1933 Chicago History Museum Easter images A Slovak Easter Song Easter hymnsArbor Day primary source … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Columbus Day

October 12, 2011 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–October 12–the Library of Congress features Columbus Day, celebrating the date in 1492 when Christopher Columbus sighted land in the Bahamas. Learn more about the man and the national holiday by visiting the Today in History section then click the links below to access more primary sources related to Columbus.Christopher Columbus Saw Land! from America's LibraryColumbus Day primary source setColumbus Day historical newspaper articles & advertisementsDiscover … [Read more...]

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