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Peer reviewedDavey, Pene – History and Social Science Teacher, 1974
The author suggests how the quantitative analysis of data from census records, assessment roles, and newspapers may be integrated into the classroom. Suggestions for obtaining quantitative data are provided. (DE)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Historiography, History Instruction, Inquiry
Peer reviewedHamilton, W. B. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1974
The author examines the reasons for the current interest in local history and discusses the thematic approach as that most favorable for the study of local history. (DE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Historiography, History Instruction, Instructional Innovation
Download full textJoy, Carol M., Comp.; Mood, Terry Ann, Comp. – 1975
This directory lists by county 135 collections of local history to be found in libraries, museums, historical societies, schools, colleges, and private collections in Colorado. The directory includes only collections available in Colorado which contain bibliographic holdings such as books, newspaper files or clippings, letters, manuscripts,…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Study, Directories, Historiography
Baum, Willa K. – 1975
A guide to the assembly of local, oral history information for future historical research is provided. Since the relatively new field of oral history is the tape recording of reminiscences about which a narrator can speak from firsthand knowledge, it is necessary for the interviewer to have background knowledge of the subject matter and…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Study, Higher Education, Historiography
Gage, Richard – 1985
Procedures to help intermediate-grade social studies teachers implement a local history unit are provided. Although intended for teachers in Iowa, the guide can easily be used by educators in any state. The procedures are organized around three major generalizations: (1) buildings and artifacts are resources in explaining the history of a…
Descriptors: Buildings, Community Resources, Community Study, Family History
Peer reviewedPolos, Nicholas C. – New England Journal of History, 1995
Examines the pitfalls and obstacles of applying a professional historian's standards to the practice of writing and researching local history. These include unreliable and incomplete records as well as sponsoring agencies that prefer sanitized legends to historical accuracy. Nonetheless, praises local history as a rich resource and recommends…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Community Organizations, Community Study
DeVita, James A.; And Others – 1976
A history of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, from 1655 to 1970 is presented. Written as an historiography exercise by students at Chelmsford High School, the study is intended to acquaint residents and students of Chelmsford with the town's past and its relationship with surrounding communities and the United States. Chapter one, "A Colonial…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Community, Community Attitudes, Community Change
