Primary Source sets with teacher guidesBaseball: Across a Divided Society Harlem Renaissance Jim Crow in America The NAACP: A Century in the Fight for FreedomFeatured Source guided primary source analysis activitiesAfro-American Monument An airship with a “Jim Crow” trailer Condition of the descendants of former African slaves The constitutional amendment Jesse Owens President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address Tree of Liberty Woman … [Read more...]
Primary Source Learning: Baseball
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Baseball: Across a Divided Society (primary source set)Baseball, Race and Ethnicity: Rounding the BasesBaseball, Race Relations and Jackie RobinsonBlack Diamond! Satchel Page and the Negro Baseball LeaguesPast and Present: Using Baseball Statistics to Teach Math (student worksheet)Tinkers to Evers to ChanceCollection Connections: Baseball CardsCollection Connections: Jackie RobinsonRecreation Yesterday and TodayTwentieth Century Entertainment: When Work is … [Read more...]
Today in History: Jackie Robinson
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–October 11–the Library of Congress features baseball great Jackie Robinson, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the second game of the 1972 World Series game on this day. The game also featured a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of breaking the color line, which Jackson did in 1947 when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He finished that first season as baseball's Rookie of the Year, batting .297 and leading the National League with 29 stolen bases. Learn more … [Read more...]
Today in History: The Brewer & Baseball
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–March 28–the Library of Congress features brewing magnate and baseball team owner August Anheuser Busch Jr., born on this day in 1899. As CEO of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., Busch convinced the company board of directors to purchase the St. Louis Cardinals team, halting the team’s move to another city. Learn more about Busch and baseball by visiting the Today in History section, then clicking the links below.August Anheuser Busch Jr. Was Born from America's … [Read more...]
Today in History: Rosa Parks Arrested
December 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–December 1–the Library of Congress features Rosa Parks, arrested for civil disobedience on this day in 1955. Find out more about this brave woman who helped spark the U.S. civil rights movement by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more related primary sources and resources.Rosa Parks Papers documents & photosAMA: Rosa Parks – Explore her life and legacy through her personal papers at the Library of Congress Reddit Ask … [Read more...]
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