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Quantitative Methods in the Study of Local History

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Davey, 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

Structuring a Program in Local History

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Hamilton, 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

Oral History for the Local Historical Society. Second Edition, Revised.

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