Primary Sources

Primary Resources are actual records that have survived from the past; such as letters, photographs, and documents. Use these resources to bring history to life.

American Memory Project: Learning Page www.memory.loc.gov/learn
Site for teachers that contains over 7 million historical documents, photographs, maps, and more. Also includes lessons, activities, and ideas for using these collections in your classroom.

Kathy Schrock's Primary Source Sites www.kathyschrock.net/navigating
A comprehensive list of recommended primary source sites.

Our Documents www.ourdocuments.gov Browse 100 milestone documents of American history. These documents reflect our diversity and our unity, our past and our future. National Museum of

American History http://americanhistory.si.edu View collections, exhibitions, and more at the National Museum of American History. Don't miss "Tools for Educators."

National Archives Digital Classroom http://www.archives.gov/education/index.html
The National Archives' gateway for resources about primary sources, activities and training for educators and students.

American Centuries http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu Explore American History through documents and artifacts.

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