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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Local Historical Chronology
Author: Encyclopedia of Local History
Author: Amy H. WilsonPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442278781
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 815
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place. Entries include: ·Terms specifically related to the everyday practice of interpreting local history in the United States, such as “African American History,” “City Directories,” and “Latter-Day Saints.” ·Historical and documentary terms applied to local history such as “Abstract,” “Culinary History,” and “Diaries.” ·Detailed entries for major associations and institutions that specifically focus on their usage in local history projects, such as “Library of Congress” and “Society of American Archivists” ·Entries for every state and Canadian province covering major informational sources critical to understanding local history in that region. ·Entries for every major immigrant group and ethnicity. Brand-new to this edition are critical topics covering both the practice of and major current areas of research in local history such as “Digitization,” “LGBT History,” museum theater,” and “STEM education.” Also new to this edition are graphics, including 48 photographs. Overseen by a blue-ribbon Editorial Advisory Board (Anne W. Ackerson, James D. Folts, Tim Grove, Carol Kammen, and Max A. van Balgooy) this essential reference will be frequently consulted in academic libraries with American and Canadian history programs, public libraries supporting local history, museums, historic sites and houses, and local archives in the U.S. and Canada. This third edition is the first to include photographs.
Nearby History
Author: David E. KyvigPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742502710
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
In the Second Edition of Nearby History, the authors have updated all chapters, introduced information about internet sources and uses of newer technologies, as well as updated the appendices.
On Doing Local History
Author: Carol KammenPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0759123713
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
For over thirty years, Carol Kammen’s On Doing Local History has been a valuable guide to professional and “amateur” historians alike. First published in 1986, revised in 2003, this book offers not only discussion of practical matters, but also a deeper reflection on local, public history, what it means, and why it is done. It is used in classrooms and found on the shelves of local historians across the U.S. The third edition features: Updates to chapters that focus on the current concerns and situation of local historians A new chapter on how the field of history cooperates with other arts A new chapter on writing a congregational history Updated references With the same passion (and now even more experience) that drove her to write the first edition, Kammen has brought her seminal work into today’s context for the next generation of local historians. The new edition ensures that this classic will continue to move anyone interested in public history towards a better understanding of why they do what they do and how it benefits their communities.
Oral History for the Local Historical Society
Author: Willa K. BaumPublisher:
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Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Step-by-step procedures for collecting oral histories including how to start an oral history program, equipment needed, the interview process, etc.
Oregon Blue Book
Author: Oregon. Office of the Secretary of StatePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oregon
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Beginning Local History
Author: Historical AssociationPublisher:
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Category : Local history
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"The Life and Times Of...." Researching and Writing American Local History
Author: Publisher: Will Carpenter
ISBN: 1440425566
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
On Doing Local History
Author: Carol KammenPublisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780759102538
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Completely revised and updated edition of the guide for local historians.
History: fiction or science?. Chronology 1
Author: A. T. FomenkoPublisher: Mithec
ISBN: 2913621074
Category : Chronology, Historical
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
The author contends that all generaly accepted historical chronology prior to the 16th century is inaccurate, often off by many hundreds or even thousands of years. Volume 1 of a proposed seven volumes.