Local History Study Guide | Douglas County Libraries

Book - 2014

Featuring contributions from dozens of historians specializing in the field of local history, this book examines diverse takes on the practice of local hi...Show more Featuring contributions from dozens of historians specializing in the field of local history, this book examines diverse takes on the practice of local history and its implementation, meaning and value. Pointers, philosophies, speculation, and examination all occur in this one book. Show less

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Encyclopedia of Local History

Book - 2013

An encyclopedia, broad in scope, of terms, theories and practices relating to local history. An encyclopedia, broad in scope, of terms, theories and practices relating to local history. Show less

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On Doing Local History

by Kammen, Carol

Book - 2003

Kammen examines local history as a whole by examining the history of its practice, the role of the local historian, how to research local history, and the value of local history to both communities and individuals. Kammen examines local history as a whole by examining the history of its practice, the role of the local historian, how to research local history, and the value of local history to both communities and individuals. Show less

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Publish A Local History

A Step-by-step Guide From Finding the Right Project to Finished Book

by Carson, Dina C.

Book - 2015

A guide for those wishing to write a book about local history that goes beyond writing tips to help with choosing an engaging subject and going through publishing steps. A guide for those wishing to write a book about local history that goes beyond writing tips to help with choosing an engaging subject and going through publishing steps. Show less

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Oral History for the Local Historical Society

by Baum, Willa K.

Book - 1987

A celebrated guide to creating and executing an oral history program. A celebrated guide to creating and executing an oral history program. Show less

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Writing Local History Today

A Guide to Researching, Publishing, and Marketing your Book

by Mason, Thomas A.

Book - 2013

A manual for writers whose works relate to local history topics. A manual for writers whose works relate to local history topics. Show less

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Local History Collections in Libraries

by Phillips, Faye

Book - 1995

This book guides users in the management and administration of local history collections within library institutions, including such topics as legal navigation, use and outreach, and the use of library databases. This book guides users in the management and administration of local history collections within library institutions, including such topics as legal navigation, use and outreach, and the use of library databases. Show less

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Defining Memory

Local Museums and the Construction of History in America's Changing Communities

Book - 2007

Each chapter of this book examines an engaging question about the role of small, local history museums in the United States. From ethics, to social expect...Show more Each chapter of this book examines an engaging question about the role of small, local history museums in the United States. From ethics, to social expectation, to truth-telling, to politics, to comparisons between urban and rural institutions, this book contains a great variety of relevant thought in the field of local history. Show less

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Our Family, Our Town

Essays on Family and Local History Sources in the National Archives

Book - 1987

A useful guide to resources housed in the National Archives that can help local history and genealogical researchers. A useful guide to resources housed in the National Archives that can help local history and genealogical researchers. Show less

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Community Oral History Toolkit

by MacKay, Nancy

Book - 2012

A five-volume guidebook for learning how to conduct and create a successful oral history. Volumes include: 1) Introduction to community oral history; 2) P...Show more A five-volume guidebook for learning how to conduct and create a successful oral history. Volumes include: 1) Introduction to community oral history; 2) Planning a community oral history project; 3) Managing a community oral history project; 4) Interviewing in community oral history; and 5) After the interview in community oral history. Show less

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Nearby History

Exploring the Past Around You

by Kyvig, David E.

Book - 2000

If you are looking for a guide to researching local history, this is a great place to start. The book contains detailed descriptions on finding historical...Show more If you are looking for a guide to researching local history, this is a great place to start. The book contains detailed descriptions on finding historical meaning from different materials and engagingly teaches readers how to think about history effectively and imaginatively. Show less

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