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Kupfer, Shannon – Computers in Libraries, 2010
In 2009, after a year of planning and preparation, the second generation of Ohio Memory was launched. A collaborative effort of the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) and the State Library of Ohio, Ohio Memory is a repository for more than 75,000 digital items, including photographs, journals, and other manuscript materials, as well as print documents…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Cultural Background, Library Automation, Library Development
Fogo, Bradley – Phi Delta Kappan, 2011
The California history and social science standards-based reform has been touted as the "gold standard" for state history curricula. But the standards, framework, and tests that constitute this reform provide inconsistent and contradictory criteria for teaching and assessing history and social science. An examination of the political…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Social Sciences, Academic Standards, Course Content
Biemiller, Lawrence – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007
Charles Carroll Jr. would be long forgotten but for a single notable accomplishment: he built an exceedingly handsome house. Begun in 1801 with money from his wealthy father-- Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Roman Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence-- the Federal-style home has near-perfect proportions and airy rooms. The…
Descriptors: Historic Sites, Architecture, Universities, Exhibits
Sheehan, Bernard W., Ed.; And Others – Indiana Magazine of History, 1988
Eight articles discuss different aspects of the Northwest ordinances. W. W. Abbot emphasizes George Washington's enduring, complex, and deep involvement with the west and its land. Robert V. Remini points out the value of the Articles of Confederation by emphasizing that it was the Congress under the Articles that passed the Northwest Ordinance.…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Social Studies, State History, United States History
de la Cruz, Jesse – Aztlan, 1976
Senator Beveridge led the opposition to statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. The statehood measure possessed all the necessary requirements for passage, yet it failed. The pro-statehood faction charged that the territories were being denied entry into the Union mainly because of the large Spanish speaking population found within their borders.…
Descriptors: Conflict, Political Issues, Racial Discrimination, State History
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Madison, James H. – OAH Magazine of History, 1987
Describes the Northwest Ordinance as a vision for self-government and discusses the conflict between William Henry Harrison and Jonathan Jennings in the newly formed Indiana Territory. Elaborates on how statehood in Indiana was achieved and what status slavery assumed in Indiana. (BSR)
Descriptors: Slavery, State Government, State History, State Legislation
Office of the Special Assistant for the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution (Army), Washington, DC. – 1988
Arranged alphabetically by states, this document contains brief biographical sketches of selected U.S. veterans who have contributed a rich legacy of service, achievement, and dedication to states and to the nation. Although not exhaustive, this collection illustrates these men's record of public service during various periods of U.S. history.…
Descriptors: Biographies, Military Service, Public Service, State History
Hardesty, Carolyn, Ed. – Goldfinch, Iowa History for Young People, 1991
This theme issue is devoted to the three men named Henry Wallace and the history they made for Iowa and for the United States. All of the Henrys were deeply involved in farming and all of them wrote in a magazine called "Wallaces' Farmer." All three of these men also did special work for the U.S. government. The most famous Henry, Henry…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Politics
Mead, Walter B. – 1988
These 53 radio scripts present the history of the founding and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Each script is designed to fit within a 2 to 2-1/2 minute time-frame. The titles are: "Introduction to Series" (Promotional Segment); "Did You Know: Our Present Constitution Is Our Second Constitution?"; "The First…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Constitutional History, Program Content, Radio
Colson, John C. – 1975
The inception and development of the public library in Wisconsin as a tax-supported popular library governed by an autonomous appointed board is discussed in detail. Topics covered include the evolution of legislation for public libraries for Wisconsin and other states; the history of library associations, or social libraries, transplanted from…
Descriptors: Political Issues, Public Libraries, Social Change, Social Development
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of State History. – 1972
This is the fourth annual edition of a compilation which started twenty years ago as a listing of reported work in progress and was published in the summer issues of "New York History". Titles of works completed and published were added in 1969. This present list includes citations of articles, books, pamphlets and theses reported for…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bibliographies, Research Projects, Research Reviews (Publications)
Idaho Humanities Council, Boise. – 2002
This study guide is a product of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC). The guide is the result of IHC's July 2002 summer institute for teachers held at Albertson College of Idaho (Caldwell). Twenty five Idaho teachers participated. They explored U.S. Constitutional issues and political decisions and participated in a simulated congressional hearing…
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Curriculum Enrichment, Secondary Education, Social Studies
Knowlton, Clarence H.; Stone, Gertrude L.; Fickett, M. Grace – D.C. Heath and Company, 1931
This textbook is intended to furnish interesting collateral reading for the classes in United States History. It is to be read and enjoyed as background material, rather than to be learned and recited. This volume covers: (1) The Era of Good Feeling, 1817-1825; (2) John Quincy Adams, 1767-1848; (3) Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845; (4) The Story of the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, History Instruction, United States History, Presidents
Schechter, Stephen L., Ed. – 1985
This collection of essays is intended for both the general reader and the specialist and is designed to provide the basic elements needed for an introductory survey and a reference aid to the role of New York State in the adoption of the federal Constitution. The collection is organized into five sections: theory, history, materials, people and…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Educational Resources, Political Science
Schechter, Stephen L. – 1988
"The Federalist" should be understood as a document with three purposes. It is: a campaign document designed to win popular support for the proposed Constitution; a serious work of political thought, analyzing the nature of free societies; and the authoritative commentary on the Constitution. This guide is intended to help readers of…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Political Power, Political Science
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