Reviews the development of the Western History Department of the Denver Public Library and describes the current collection, which includes military records, manuscripts and personal papers, newspapers, photographs, and paintings. The discussion covers library policies that balance public access and preservation, financial support for the…

Clarifies the advantages and disadvantages of teaching state and local history. Lists suggestions made by J. J. Blaga and L. E. Nielson for the improvement of state studies. Notes that these suggestions have significance for the long term but that methods for short-term improvement have not been forthcoming. (KO)

States four concerns related to the California Framework for History-Social Science Education: (1) teacher preparation; (2) inadequate provisions for active learning in the skills strand; (3) the omission of science and technology; and (4) a neglect of the community close to the students. Concludes that the Framework does provide direction and…

Describes a project in which fifth graders researched the history of their school, interviewed people associated with the school's history, and created a booklet of school memoirs. Discusses problems overcome in each phase of the project, and offers practical suggestions on class management and project supervision. (SV)

Case study of redevelopment of the village of Farnumville in Grafton, Massachusetts, illustrates the potential of historic preservation and heritage tourism as a tool for economic development. Describes the mill village cultural landscape and the importance of citizen and business participation to the process. Presents building and streetscape…

The Maine studies program at a rural Maine middle school begins in the sixth grade and expands through the eighth grade. Students camp out, explore Maine's geography, and learn about themselves, their state's history, and the state's diverse populations. Two multischool programs, Exchanging Maine's Cultures and the Curriculum Integration…

Annotates 100 items published in 1993 by state governments. Subject areas include health and health care, environment, conservation, business, economic issues, reevaluation of the educational system, government reorganization, crime and justice, families and child care, minority issues, and local history. (KRN)

The author reminisces about her childhood on a farm in rural northern Maine, her family history that included 19th-century settlers from New Brunswick (Canada) and her education in a one-room school. After living in Washington, D.C., for 30 years, she retired and returned to live in the area where she grew up. (LP)

The history, philosophy, and outcomes of the Camphill communities in Scotland for children and adults in need of special care are discussed and evaluated. Controversial aspects of training the disabled within an enclosed separatist context are discussed, as is the program's role in relation to the English National Curriculum. (PB)

Provides a picture essay of the history of the Ohio River. Describes paintings and photographs displayed on the "Always a River" barge, a joint state humanities council project focusing on the Ohio River. Explains relationships between art works, artists, and historical change along the river. (CH)

Advocates conducting oral history projects as part of elementary school social studies programs. Outlines key steps for incorporating oral history projects including determine a focus; identify local residents to interview; practice interviewing techniques; exchange information; and create booklets. Lists research resources. Stresses the…

Describes cities as sovereign territorial systems engaging in political struggles with other sovereignties such as states, dominating their physical environment, and exercising jurisdiction over people and institutions within their boundaries. Calls for a more comprehensive history of the city and its residents. (CJS)

Describes Southwest Virginia's rich tradition of folklore and culture and the need for its preservation. Summarizes the author's time-consuming process of preparing an inventory and indexing the vast archival collections gathered by students in American Folklore classes at Mountain Empire Community College and by the Southwest Virginia Folklore…

Illustrates that history can be brought to life and internalized in an authentic fashion in a variety of situations. Demonstrates the step-by-step process by which teacher and class can formulate, prepare, plan, research, rehearse, and present role-playing simulations for class, school, and community. Includes a student persona worksheet.…

Addresses Edward Hopper's painting "Light at Two Lights" and the painting's real life subject, Cape Elizabeth Light (Maine). Discusses the fate of lighthouses; includes lessons in visual arts, mathematics and science, language arts, geography, and social studies; and lists internet sites for Edward Hopper and lighthouses. (CMK)