The National Archives

Author : Patricia C. Franks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442277432
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Directory of National Archives written by Patricia C. Franks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Archives store materials relating to the history of a nation, usually operated by the government of that nation. This is the first ever comprehensive source of information about national archives around the world covers the national archives of all 195 countries recognized by the United Nations (the 193 member states and the 2 that non-member observer states: The Holy See and the State of Palestine) as well as Taiwan (Republic of China). Of the 196 countries, 54 are in Africa, 49 in Asia, 44 in Europe, 33 in Latin America and the Caribbean, 14 in Oceania, and 2 in Northern America. All countries maintain a repository for government and historical records; whether all allow public access will be determined through research for this work. The National Archives of all 196 countries will be included in this work (see Appendix A). Each entry contains: general information about the archive and when it is open to researchers (if applicable), historical information about the institution and how it developed, information about the archives today (its mission, functions, organization, services, and a description of its physical and digital infrastructures), and a current focus section spotlighting one part of the collection’s holdings.

Author : National Archives (U.S.)
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Total Pages : 104 pages
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Download or read book Reference Information Papers written by National Archives (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Amanda Bevan
Publisher : National Archives UK
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
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Download or read book Tracing Your Ancestors in the National Archives written by Amanda Bevan and published by National Archives UK. This book was released on 2006-04-30 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of the essential family history title: the only exhaustive guide to The National Archives holdings.

Author : Herman J. Viola
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
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Download or read book The National Archives of the United States written by Herman J. Viola and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1984 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the type of materials located in the National Archives along with photographs of some of the items, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Emancipation Proclamation, and the Homestead Act.

Author : Anne-Catherine Fallen
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Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Records of Our National Life written by Anne-Catherine Fallen and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly illustrated volume takes the reader on a journey through American history, offering a close-up examination of some of the billions of documents, photographs, maps, and films in the holdings of the National Archives.

Author : Clifford K. Berryman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781975863562
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Representing Congress written by Clifford K. Berryman and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTIONRepresenting Congress presents a selection of politicalcartoons by Clifford K. Berryman to engage studentsin a discussion of what Congress is, how it works,and what it does. It features the masterful work of one ofAmerica's preeminent political cartoonists and showcases hisability to use portraits, representative symbols and figures,and iconic personifications to convey thought-provokinginsights into the institutions and issues of civic life. The Houseof Representatives and Senate take center stage as nationalelected officials work to realize the ideals of the Founders.This eBook is designed to teach students to analyze history as conveyed in visual media.The cartoons offer comments about various moments in history, and they challenge thereader to evaluate their perspective and objectivity. Viewed outside their original journalisticcontext, the cartoons engage and amuse as comic art, but they can also puzzlea reader with references to little-remembered events and people. This eBook providescontextual information on each cartoon to help dispel the historical mysteries.Berryman's cartoons were originally published as illustrations for the front page of theWashington Post and the Washington Evening Star at various dates spanning the years from 1896to 1949. Thirty-nine cartoons selected from the more than 2,400 original Berryman drawingspreserved at the Center for Legislative Archives convey thumbnail sketches of Congress inaction to reveal some of the enduring features of our national representative government.For more than 50 years, Berryman's cartoons engaged readers of Washington's newspapers,illustrating everyday political events as they related to larger issues of civic life.These cartoons promise to engage students in similar ways today. The cartoons intrigueand inform, puzzle and inspire. Like Congress itself, Berryman's cartoons seem familiarat first glance. Closer study reveals nuances and design features that invite in-depthanalysis and discussion. Using these cartoons, students engage in fun and substantivechallenges to unlock each cartoons' meaning and better understand Congress. As theydo so, students will develop the critical thinking skills so important to academic successand the future health and longevity of our democratic republic.2 | R E P R E S E N T I N G C O N G R E S SHOW THIS eBOOK IS ORGANIZEDThis eBook presents 39 cartoons by Clifford K. Berryman,organized in six chapters that illustrate how Congress works.Each page features one cartoon accompanied by links toadditional information and questions.TEACHING WITH THIS eBOOKRepresenting Congress is designed to teach students aboutCongress-its history, procedures, and constitutional roles-through the analysis of political cartoons.Students will study these cartoons in three steps:* Analyze each cartoon using the NARA Cartoon Analysis Worksheet* Analyze several cartoons to discuss how art illustrates civic life using Worksheet 2* Analyze each cartoon in its historic context using Worksheet 3 (optional)Directions:1. Divide the class into small groups, and assign each group to study one or more cartoonsin the chapter "Congress and the Constitution."2. Instruct each group to complete Worksheet 1: Analyzing Cartoons. Direct each groupto share their analysis with the whole-class.3. Instruct each group to complete Worksheet 2: Discussing Cartoons. Students shouldapply the questions to all of the cartoons in the chapter. Direct each group to sharetheir analysis in a whole class discussion of the chapter.4. Repeat the above steps with each succeeding chapter.5. Direct each group to share what they have learned in the preceding activities in awhole-class discussion of Congress and the Constitution.6. Optional Activity: Assign each group to read the Historical Context Informationstatement for their cartoon. The students should then use the Historical Context

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Total Pages : 124 pages
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Download or read book Military Service Records at the National Archives written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dwight Young
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9781426200205
Total Pages : 196 pages
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Download or read book Dear Mr. President written by Dwight Young and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected letters to presidents with contextual commentary.

Author : United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Cartographic and Architectural Branch
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Total Pages : 20 pages
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Download or read book Cartographic and Architectural Branch written by United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Cartographic and Architectural Branch and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Long
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408883643
Total Pages : 34 pages
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Download or read book The National Archives: the Buildings That Made London written by David Long and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you've never seen them before! An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings. Watch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London's very own tropical rainforest. This beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Josie Shenoy is a historical kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent buildings that made London.