Today in History: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Today in History–August 8–the Library of Congress features journalist, short-story writer and novelist Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, born on this day in 1896. Rawlings received a Pulitzer prize for her...
View ArticlePrimary Source Learning: Primary Sources Through Time
Looking for primary sources related to a particular time period in U.S. history? The Teaching with Library of Congress blog suggests using the American Memory Timeline, an online presentation that...
View ArticleToday in History: Halloween
Today in History–October 31–the Library of Congress features Halloween. On this day many Americans celebrate spookiness and becoming someone else by dressing in costumes. To learn more about the...
View ArticleToday in History: Hawaii
Today in History–November 7–the Library of Congress features Hawaii, which ratified a state constitution on this day in 1950 (it officially became the 50th state on August 21, 1959). Find out more...
View ArticlePrimary Source Learning: America’s Library
The Teaching with the Library of Congress blog provides an overview of the resources found in America’s Library and some great teaching ideas for using the website with younger students or older...
View ArticleToday in History: Dorothea Lange
Today in History–October 11–the Library of Congress features photographer Dorothea Lange, who died on this day in 1965. Best known for her “Migrant Mother” photo, Lange began her career as a studio...
View ArticlePrimary Source Spotlight: U.S. Presidents
Lesson plans & teaching resources Learning from the Source Abraham Lincoln & Me Primary Source Activity Book Presidential Portraits Monumental Men The Art of Mourning (Lincoln) Mourning Lincoln...
View ArticleFinding Resources: What’s Available When LOC.gov Is Offline
Sometimes LOC.gov and some of its associated sites are not available. Whether that’s because of maintenance or a government shutdown, don’t despair. Here are some ways to access great Library...
View ArticleFinding Resources: America’s Library
America’s Library is filled with stories about the history and culture of the United States, richly embellished with all types of primary sources. The website is a great way to introduce younger...
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