Articles related to "Historical Societies"
Getting Involved
Being involved in historical organizations like the American Historical Association or historical socities on the international, national, regional, state, county, and city level should be an important aspect of your career in History. These organizations help keep you current and they allow you to work to make History accessible to the general public.
history • historical societies • organizations • american • america
Being involved in historical organizations like the American Historical Association or historical socities on the international, national, regional, state, county, and city level should be an important aspect of your career in History. These organizations help keep you current and they allow you to work to make History accessible to the general public.
history • historical societies • organizations • american • america
Service
Tenure usually includes three components. The previous two articles dealt with publishing and teaching. This article explores the service component.
tenure • education • career • job • employment
Tenure usually includes three components. The previous two articles dealt with publishing and teaching. This article explores the service component.
tenure • education • career • job • employment
More Sources for Tribal Information
Listing of addresses for tribal information.
native americans • genealogy • native american genealogy • bureau of indian affairs • lds
Listing of addresses for tribal information.
native americans • genealogy • native american genealogy • bureau of indian affairs • lds
Dodge City, Kansas
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
The 1720 Daniel Benton Homestead
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
Omaha Vital Records - 1873 to 1910
Unknown to many doing genealogical research in Omaha, the Douglas County, Nebraska, Department of Health started recording births and deaths before the state did.
omaha vital records • omaha birth records 1800s • omaha death records 1800s • omaha birth records 1900s • omaha death records 1900s
Unknown to many doing genealogical research in Omaha, the Douglas County, Nebraska, Department of Health started recording births and deaths before the state did.
omaha vital records • omaha birth records 1800s • omaha death records 1800s • omaha birth records 1900s • omaha death records 1900s
News Release
A news release on the chalice Martin Luther gave to his sister for her wedding. This chalice is to be used for the 160th anniversary of the oldest Lutheran church in Wisconsin.
chalice • martin luther • wisconsin • lutheran • johannes
A news release on the chalice Martin Luther gave to his sister for her wedding. This chalice is to be used for the 160th anniversary of the oldest Lutheran church in Wisconsin.
chalice • martin luther • wisconsin • lutheran • johannes
Exploring Reno's Specialty Museums
Souvenirs, Cars, Rocks and Antiques from Nevada, the Southwest USA and Around the World Star in the Artfully Displayed Exhibits in these Outstanding Repositories.
wilbur d. may museum • national automobile museum • university of nevada reno • nevada historical society museum • mackay school of mines exhibit
Souvenirs, Cars, Rocks and Antiques from Nevada, the Southwest USA and Around the World Star in the Artfully Displayed Exhibits in these Outstanding Repositories.
wilbur d. may museum • national automobile museum • university of nevada reno • nevada historical society museum • mackay school of mines exhibit
Getting Tenure
So, you have a tenure track position and you want to make it to the next step, actually getting tenure.
tenure • college • university • teaching • service
So, you have a tenure track position and you want to make it to the next step, actually getting tenure.
tenure • college • university • teaching • service
Ghosts of the Confederacy and the Notion of the Lost Cause
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
Manufacturing Wallpaper
Quality wallpaper of the past could take up to a year for 50 men to produce, but the result was a product that would last for centuries.
manufacturing wallpaper • how french wallpaper was nanufactured • antique french wallpaper • jean zuber wallpaper • scenic america antique wallpaper
Quality wallpaper of the past could take up to a year for 50 men to produce, but the result was a product that would last for centuries.
manufacturing wallpaper • how french wallpaper was nanufactured • antique french wallpaper • jean zuber wallpaper • scenic america antique wallpaper
Nuxhall, Scheib Youngest in MLB
Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds and Carl Scheib of the Philadelphia Athletics made their Major League Baseball debuts when they were 15 years old during World War II
joe nuxhall of cincinnati reds • joe nuxhall youngest mlb player • carl scheib of philadelphia athletics • carl scheib youngest american league player. fred • carl scheib and philadelphia athletics historical
Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds and Carl Scheib of the Philadelphia Athletics made their Major League Baseball debuts when they were 15 years old during World War II
joe nuxhall of cincinnati reds • joe nuxhall youngest mlb player • carl scheib of philadelphia athletics • carl scheib youngest american league player. fred • carl scheib and philadelphia athletics historical
Places to Go and Things to Do in 2002 - Part VII
Week seven of this series finds us at a Port Townsend historical home, a Seattle and Spokane museum, fire lookouts and a wild animal preserve.
jerri brooker • rothschild • hartung • kentucky store • washington state parks heritage site
Week seven of this series finds us at a Port Townsend historical home, a Seattle and Spokane museum, fire lookouts and a wild animal preserve.
jerri brooker • rothschild • hartung • kentucky store • washington state parks heritage site
Public History--What Is It?
What is a Public Historian? What kinds of jobs do they do? What are the educational programs?
public history • history • employment • careers • jobs
What is a Public Historian? What kinds of jobs do they do? What are the educational programs?
public history • history • employment • careers • jobs
The Black Heritage Trail Museums
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part II
Whether you plan on visiting a National Park Service site or a smaller state or local-run park, information about your destination is usually as close as your nearest computer.
visiting civil war sites • visiting historic sites • planning a visit to a civil war site • civil war • american civil war
Whether you plan on visiting a National Park Service site or a smaller state or local-run park, information about your destination is usually as close as your nearest computer.
visiting civil war sites • visiting historic sites • planning a visit to a civil war site • civil war • american civil war
Ahoy, Lighthouse Museum Interns!
Museum interns can explore their love of the sea while earning college credit.
internship • st. augustine • lighthouse • east coast lighthouse • lighthouse keepers
Museum interns can explore their love of the sea while earning college credit.
internship • st. augustine • lighthouse • east coast lighthouse • lighthouse keepers
Genealogy and the World Wide Web
Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research.
charles hughes • progenealogists • biography research • family memoir research • internet research skills
Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research.
charles hughes • progenealogists • biography research • family memoir research • internet research skills
Important Women in Kansas History
Who doesn't like to root for the underdog? There's no better vision than watching women rise to success at levels believed to be reachable only by men.
important women in kansas history • women in kansas history • important kansas women • kansas women making a difference • kansas women
Who doesn't like to root for the underdog? There's no better vision than watching women rise to success at levels believed to be reachable only by men.
important women in kansas history • women in kansas history • important kansas women • kansas women making a difference • kansas women
Nordic Heritage Museum
The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the legacy of five Nordic countries that immigrated to Washington State: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
washington state • nordic • heritage • museum • history
The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the legacy of five Nordic countries that immigrated to Washington State: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
washington state • nordic • heritage • museum • history
US Photographer Philander Barclay
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Santa Barbara Museums
Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip.
santa barbara barbra californias central coast nat • santa ynez mountains • pacific oceans • elite tourists destinations • fancy beautiful perfect mid-sized towns
Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip.
santa barbara barbra californias central coast nat • santa ynez mountains • pacific oceans • elite tourists destinations • fancy beautiful perfect mid-sized towns
Fire!
What do a cow, a firebell, and a city built mostly of wood have in common?
great chicago fire • mrs. o'leary's cow • chicago fire • 1871
What do a cow, a firebell, and a city built mostly of wood have in common?
great chicago fire • mrs. o'leary's cow • chicago fire • 1871
More Words on Marketing
More tips on marketing your indexing services
marketing • indexing • volunteer indexes • specialization
More tips on marketing your indexing services
marketing • indexing • volunteer indexes • specialization
Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part V
I've heard it said that any day is a good day at a Civil War park. No argument here. And certain times of day are the best of all. But no matter the time or the day or the park you choose, the best thing you can do is simply to get going.
visiting civil war sites • visiting historic sites • planning a visit to a civil war site • civil war • american civil war
I've heard it said that any day is a good day at a Civil War park. No argument here. And certain times of day are the best of all. But no matter the time or the day or the park you choose, the best thing you can do is simply to get going.
visiting civil war sites • visiting historic sites • planning a visit to a civil war site • civil war • american civil war
Frederick Jackson Turner and the Closing of the American Frontier
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
frederick jackson turner • american history • frontier theory • immigrants • immigration
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
frederick jackson turner • american history • frontier theory • immigrants • immigration
History Resources
Internet resources for history minded individuals.
internet • resources • history • archives • publications
Internet resources for history minded individuals.
internet • resources • history • archives • publications
Magnolia Place Inn
A little trip down south will acquaint you with this Victorian style bed and breakfast built in 1878.
bed and breakfast • b&b • travel • accommodations • vacation
A little trip down south will acquaint you with this Victorian style bed and breakfast built in 1878.
bed and breakfast • b&b • travel • accommodations • vacation
Milltown Motorcade
Journey to Lakeland Georgia for a taste of the rural South of the early 20th century when neighbors knew each other and horsepower came on four legs and motorized.
milltown motorcade • lakeland • antiques cars • horses and wagons • hopscotch
Journey to Lakeland Georgia for a taste of the rural South of the early 20th century when neighbors knew each other and horsepower came on four legs and motorized.
milltown motorcade • lakeland • antiques cars • horses and wagons • hopscotch
OH yes: Ohio Trips a- Plenty
Ohio is a great place to be from. Turns out it’s a great place to visit, too. A partial listing of fun places, festivals, and even (gasp) educational destinations
kings island • cedar point • coshocton • canal • baseball
Ohio is a great place to be from. Turns out it’s a great place to visit, too. A partial listing of fun places, festivals, and even (gasp) educational destinations
kings island • cedar point • coshocton • canal • baseball
Restoration One Year After Katrina
In the wake of hurricane Katrina, the World Monuments Fund teamed up with the Preservation Trades Network to launch demonstration restoration projects on the Gulf Coast.
hurricane katrina • new orleans • gulf coast • devastation • destruction
In the wake of hurricane Katrina, the World Monuments Fund teamed up with the Preservation Trades Network to launch demonstration restoration projects on the Gulf Coast.
hurricane katrina • new orleans • gulf coast • devastation • destruction
Wisconsin Dells for Adults
Experience the Dells without kids. What are the best things to do for adults in Wisconsin Dells?
wisconsin dells for adults • mature fun in the dells • dells without kids • wisconsin dells entertainment • wisconsin dells attractions
Experience the Dells without kids. What are the best things to do for adults in Wisconsin Dells?
wisconsin dells for adults • mature fun in the dells • dells without kids • wisconsin dells entertainment • wisconsin dells attractions
Archibald Motley
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
archibald motley • african-american artists • george wesley bellows • the jazz age • henry ossawa tanner
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
archibald motley • african-american artists • george wesley bellows • the jazz age • henry ossawa tanner
Arizona’s Superstition Mountains
The Superstition Mountains, located near Phoenix, Arizona, offers both hikers and treasure-seekers hours of fun and excitement.
superstition mountain • superstition wilderness • hiking the superstition mountains • superstition mountain history • lost dutchman mine
The Superstition Mountains, located near Phoenix, Arizona, offers both hikers and treasure-seekers hours of fun and excitement.
superstition mountain • superstition wilderness • hiking the superstition mountains • superstition mountain history • lost dutchman mine
Bargain Shopping for Wallpaper
An antique shopper saved wallpaper from demolition for $50 and sold it to the White House for $12,500.
bargain shopping for wallpaper • white house antique wallpaper • finding antique wallpaper • saving wallpaper from demolition • first lady jacqueline kennedy
An antique shopper saved wallpaper from demolition for $50 and sold it to the White House for $12,500.
bargain shopping for wallpaper • white house antique wallpaper • finding antique wallpaper • saving wallpaper from demolition • first lady jacqueline kennedy
Carlisle Indian School
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
Classic Author: Bram Stoker
Just in time for Halloween...A brief biography of Bram Stoker, author of <i>Dracula</i>.
bram stoker • dracula • henry irving
Just in time for Halloween...A brief biography of Bram Stoker, author of <i>Dracula</i>.
bram stoker • dracula • henry irving
Columbia Gorge Wildflower Hikes
Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more.
columbia river gorge • wildflowers • oregon hiking • washington hikes • catherine creek
Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more.
columbia river gorge • wildflowers • oregon hiking • washington hikes • catherine creek
Cycling in Naples
Pedal power touring in Naples Florida. Jump on a bike and gently cruise around this world class destination from the bay to the beach
naples bicycle tours • palm cottage • fifth avenue • royal poinciana • naples pier
Pedal power touring in Naples Florida. Jump on a bike and gently cruise around this world class destination from the bay to the beach
naples bicycle tours • palm cottage • fifth avenue • royal poinciana • naples pier
Destrehan Manor House Ghosts
This is the oldest plantation house and a place of legends and phantom activity. Vestiges of some long-dead residents and a visitor still remain.
destrehan manor house ghosts • haunted louisiana plantation • plantation ghosts • jean lafitte • historical landmark
This is the oldest plantation house and a place of legends and phantom activity. Vestiges of some long-dead residents and a visitor still remain.
destrehan manor house ghosts • haunted louisiana plantation • plantation ghosts • jean lafitte • historical landmark
Donating Research to an Archive
The perfect way to ensure your genealogy research is put to good use. Donate your research materials and documents to a local historical society.
donating research to an archive • historical archives • giving material to archives • donating genealogical research • donating genealogical material
The perfect way to ensure your genealogy research is put to good use. Donate your research materials and documents to a local historical society.
donating research to an archive • historical archives • giving material to archives • donating genealogical research • donating genealogical material
Finding Historical Fiction Sources
Museums, libraries and private collections are the place to go to find primary sources and give your historical fiction an authentic voice.
primary historical research • historical fiction • historical settings • historical documents • primary sources
Museums, libraries and private collections are the place to go to find primary sources and give your historical fiction an authentic voice.
primary historical research • historical fiction • historical settings • historical documents • primary sources
Forest Park in Portland, Oregon
Just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, a 4,900-acre forest preserve invites hiking, biking and strolling along 70 miles of trails.
forest park in portland oregon • oregon native forest • oregon wildlife • portland oregon vacation • hiking in portland oregon
Just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, a 4,900-acre forest preserve invites hiking, biking and strolling along 70 miles of trails.
forest park in portland oregon • oregon native forest • oregon wildlife • portland oregon vacation • hiking in portland oregon
Formalizing Your Family Organization
Families are pretty informal groups most of the time, with little concern about legalities. But it may be worth considering a formal organization for your family organization to prumulgate the continued research and information
family history • genealogy • swarthout • swartwout • legacy
Families are pretty informal groups most of the time, with little concern about legalities. But it may be worth considering a formal organization for your family organization to prumulgate the continued research and information
family history • genealogy • swarthout • swartwout • legacy
Hauntings at Wavery Hills
Historic Waverly Hills Sanatorium, perched high on a hill in Kentucky, was once a hospital for tuberculosis. Have the patients returned to haunt the hospital?
waverly hills sanatorium • waverly hills • sanatorium • ghosts • spirits
Historic Waverly Hills Sanatorium, perched high on a hill in Kentucky, was once a hospital for tuberculosis. Have the patients returned to haunt the hospital?
waverly hills sanatorium • waverly hills • sanatorium • ghosts • spirits
Historic Photos of Tallahassee
A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.
historic photos of tallahassee • tallahassee history • andrew n. edel • book review of historic photos of tallahassee • history of florida's capital city
A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.
historic photos of tallahassee • tallahassee history • andrew n. edel • book review of historic photos of tallahassee • history of florida's capital city
Home Safe Home
House fires continue to be a threat to life and property in North American homes. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
fire • fire prevention • fire protection • fire safety • prevent fires
House fires continue to be a threat to life and property in North American homes. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
fire • fire prevention • fire protection • fire safety • prevent fires
Jim Bridger, part 1
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
Minnesota Historic City Red Wing
Travelers seeking variey will enjoy Red Wing. Interesting architecture, natural beauty and specialty shopping are only the beginning of this little city's offerings.
red wing • minnesota • t. b. sheldon memorial auditorium • st. james hotel • redwing shoe company
Travelers seeking variey will enjoy Red Wing. Interesting architecture, natural beauty and specialty shopping are only the beginning of this little city's offerings.
red wing • minnesota • t. b. sheldon memorial auditorium • st. james hotel • redwing shoe company
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