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The National Archives Experience Presents The Broken Branch: How Congress ... Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 5899 seconds The National Archives Experience Presents The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get it Back on Track Presented in Partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress October 6, 2011 William G. McGowan Theater Washington, DC |
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The Official Register of the United States, 1816-1959 Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 1815 seconds Archivist Technician John Deeben will discuss the Official Register, a national directory of federal employees, published every two years by mandate from Congress. The Register offers an excellent starting point for genealogy research relating to federal employment. |
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Accompanying Papers File - US House of Representatives Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 3067 seconds Archives Specialists John Deeben and Rebecca Sharp discuss the Accompanying Papers File, which encompasses a specific series of bill files and supporting documentation related to claims, pensions, and other forms of private relief, submitted directly to the US House of Representatives for the 39th through the 57th Congresses (1865-1903). |
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How to Find Documents on DocsTeach Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 127 seconds Watch this tutorial to learn how to locate images, maps, written documents, audio, video, charts, and graphs from among the thousands of documents selected from the National Archives on DocsTeach.org. |
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Passport Applications, 1795-1925 Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 2367 seconds Rebecca Sharp and Katherine Vollen will discuss how to locate passport applications and how these records can enhance your genealogical research. |
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Exodus to Kansas: The Exoduster Movement Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 3926 seconds Damani Davis examines Federal records relating to the "Kansas Exodus" (the Exoduster movement), which was the first instance of voluntary, mass migration among African Americans. This mass exodus was significant enough to generate considerable attention throughout the nation and resulted in a major Senate investigation. |
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How to Modify Activities on DocsTeach Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 173 seconds Watch this tutorial to learn how to locate and modify ready-made activities on DocsTeach.org to fit your unique students' needs. Exchange primary source documents, activity instructions, and/or teaching instructions. |
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How to Create a Mapping History Activity on DocsTeach Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 221 seconds Watch this tutorial to learn how to use the Mapping History tool on DocsTeach.org to create interactive, online activities for students. Link primary sources to locations on a map to practice spatial thinking and understand the impact of geographic factors in history. |
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Army Service in the Civil War: An Overview Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 3764 seconds Archives staff teach "beyond the basic" archival research skills for genealogists on the third Wednesday of the month. This month's topic of interest will be an overview of army service in the Civil War. |
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How to Create and Use DocsTeach Classrooms Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 110 seconds Watch this tutorial to learn how to organize activities into classrooms -- for presenting and assigning activities to students -- on DocsTeach.org. |
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How to Create an Interpreting Data Activity on DocsTeach Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 213 seconds Watch this tutorial to learn how to use the Interpreting Data tool on DocsTeach.org to create interactive, online activities for students. Introduce students to primary source documents containing historical data and encourage them to consider the source, the presentation style, and the intended impact of the material. |
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How to Create a Finding a Sequence Activity on DocsTeach Posted by: usnationalarchives
Video duration: 266 seconds Watch this tutorial to learn how to use the Finding a Sequence tool on DocsTeach.org to create interactive, online activities for students. Present primary sources and challenge students to sequence them based on document analysis. |