2A1+Annotated+Sources

This activity has two parts: posting links and annotating links.Part 1
 * 1) Search online to find an additional 3 primary source resources to share with your classmates.
 * 2) Below, share your 3 resources. Include the name and a link for the resource. Each of your resources should be a new contribution to the list; do not duplicate someone else’s link. (Use the link button on the Editor bar to make it a hot link.)

Part 2

 * 1) For 3 resources **added by someone else**, add annotations to describe what is provided. In your description, include what kinds of primary sources are provided and what subject matter is covered.

**Be sure to put your name with your links and annotations so you receive credit for your work.**
Explore PA History []
 * Gloria Shebby 2-A-1 Part 1**

As the name implies, this website is designed to give visitors a chance to discover sites, sounds, images, and materials related to PA history. A search box in the top corner of this page will present the user with all of the links on the site for that topic. A search of "underground railroad" revealed 87 results. Thirteen types of sources were contained in these results, including attractions, audio files, lesson plans, timelines, images, and video files. (Joe Tarab)

Historic Bridges [|http://www.historicbridges.org/pennsylvania/tunkhannock/photos.htm] This website gives extensive information about historic bridges in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and even Ontario, Canada. You can view historic bridges from any of the places listed above. There is also a section that tells you about historic bridges with an emphasis on metal truss bridges. There is also an encyclopedia section where you can look up information on the bridges. (Annotated by Tauni Lindsey)

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania [] This website was created by one of the oldest historical societies in the US. There is an education section on the site that provides information about the following topics: [|Pennsylvania Ethnic History] //This is actually part of the Explore PA History site. The page contains a PA standards aligned lesson, resources, background, primary and secondary sources with explanations, transcriptions of print documents (a good thing so that old or damaged writing does not become an issue for student understanding), multi-media (Quicktime movies, etc.) The ExplorePAHistory site is keyword searchable. Another feature is the "story" section. These take a thing, amoment, an event, an issue in the history of PA and explores it in depth. These are being continually updated. This site is valuable as a general resource for teachers/students that contains primary sources. I would say that this a good resource that is supported by primary documents. Since it is created by a fairly prestiges group of people --check out the credits at the bottom of the page) and sponsoring organizations, website should be considered a rich and reputable source. [MARY]. [|Pennsylvania's New Immigrants]//

//This is a page from the Pennsylvania Historical Society. The PA Historical Society has a large collection of family information, papers, genelogies, business records, photos. There is a significant amount of information on this website but the vast portion is in a collection in Philadelphia. [MARY]  __[|Abolition, Anti-Slavery, and the Underground Railroad]__ // [|Philadelphia History] //This is a page from the Pennsylvania Historical Society. The PA Historical Society has a large collection of family information, papers, genelogies, business records, photos. There is a significant amount of information on this website but the vast portion is in a collection in Philadelphia. [MARY]  //

[|National History Day]

//This was disappointing to me. The more I dig into this site from the Pennsylvania Historical Society, the more I feel that it is an advertisment for the brcks and mortar collection. There is a certain level of information and documents, but they feel very much like teasers. [MARY]// (Joe Tarab)

1. A House Divided (Digital History) http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ahd/index.html This site contains a wealth of information about the Lincoln era, the Civil War and the divisive issue of slavery within our nation. It has a very user friendly tab for primary sources which provides links to court cases and newspaper articles of that era. This digital library also provides links to other websites such as museums and provides other information about different time frames within American History. (annotation by Gloria Shebby) 2. Letters written by Pilgrims http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/PrimarySources/letters.php Another user friendly site that provides direct links to primary sources, specifically letters written by the Pilgrims. The website also has a link to the Mayflower passenger list, geneology, Pilgrim history and other primary sources and books.(Gloria Shebby) 3. Primary Sources: Civil War Effects http://www.ket.org/civilwar/primary.html Entitled Civil War Effects, this site includes the causes of the Civil War and focuses on the war's impact on Kentuckians. Access to primary source documents are broken down into categories such as "Families Divided", "Kentuckians Fighting", African-Americans and Women and Children. Most primary source documents include letters and memoirs from soldiers, parents, spouses, children and slaves. (Gloria Shebby)
 * Jeanine Kearbey 2-A-1 Part 1**

Julie Okeley 1. PBS.org has a Vietnam Website with a link to primary documents. The website is: [] This site contains letters from influential people and statements of US policies. The website specifically contains a letter from President Eisenhower to Ngo Dinh Diem. The letter was written in 1954 and the President makes it clear that the United States will help to fight a threat against Communism. There is also a letter from President Kennedy to Ngo Dinh Diem. President Kennedy offers the help of the United States in helping defend against Communism. This is a very interesting site that would be a great tool to utilize with older students. The letters from the Presidents and the other documents are very interesting although the students would have to have some background knowledge of the Vietnam war so that they could fully understand the context of the letters and documents. (Annotation by Jeanine Kearbey)

2. The following site is a broad site of primary sources on American History. [] The website is a comprehensive website concerning history of the United States. There is a section on the homepage that identifies many primary resources for U. S. History. That alone is a great tool! Any event that has happened in American history is available on that list. This would be a great resource for elementary teachers, middle school teachers, as well as high school teachers and students. In addition to this great feature, there is also a “Research Central” part of the website. In Research Central users are encouraged and reminded to evaluate each online resource carefully for its accurateness. A link for research methods and materials is provided, as are links for general resources, state resources, and primary resources on the web. At the top of the homepage there are buttons for parents, teachers, and students. This is truly a website that has something for everyone! (Annotation by Jeanine Kearbey)

3. The following site is another good resource for finding primary documents. [] A database searchable by type of history, geographical area, time period or type of resource, this website includes primary source documents such as pictures, pamphlets, cartoons, poster collections, government documents, aural histories and much more. It covers world history, including WW I, WWII, Salem Witch Trials, Bay of Pigs, the Renaissance … Wow! I could spend days going through all these sources. Definitely one to add to my list of sources for my National History Day students! (annotation by Diane Fight)

Rob Crawley - 2A1: Annotated Sources

 * 1) [|David Rumsey Historical Map Collection] - ([|http://www.davidrumsey.com]This site has thousands of maps. Most from the 18th and 19th century. The maps are from places all over the globe, and have various focuses. A great resources for any classroom, and a great resource for students to see examples of primary documents and how the Earth has changed. Annotated by Janine Waas
 * 2) [|Illinois Digital Archives] - ([]) This website contains accesses primary sources in Illinois libraries, archives, historical societies, museums, and other cultural institutions. Some primary sources include art exhibits, photographs, portraits, booklets, articles, maps, and more. They cover all subject matter that relates to Illinois history. (annotation by Sarah Eggler)
 * 3) [|Our Documents] - ([])  This website is a listing the 100 most significant documents in American history from 1 776 to 1965. It includes the image of the document and as well as a transcript of the document and additional information pertaining to the background of the document. There are also additional links to other websites of similar sources. (annotation by Diane Fight)

2-A-1: Annotated Sources**
 * Sarah Eggler

Name: The American Experience: America and the Holocaust: Primary Sources URL: [] //- ////This website contains a number of transcribed documents concerning the response of America’s government and military to news of the Holocaust in Europe during the Second World War. Most of the primary sources are memos, letters, and other documents. This site will be of great value to any history teacher. (annotation by Rob Crawley)// Name: CNN Breaking News Videos (I tried to think “outside the box” on this one.) URL: [] This CNN website has a video with people being interviewed about the shooting in the Holocaust Memorial Museum. People who were inside the museum at the time of the event were discussing how they got out and what the gunman was doing. The people who were interviewed talked about how they felt about the event. Annotation by Tina Kemp

Name: The National Archives: Pictures of the Civil War URL: [] This is a website that contains photographs taken during the time of the Civil War. It is broken into categories such as Army life, Army units, Civilians, Foreign Observers, Engineering, Medical, Morale, Navies, Photographers and their equipment, Prisoners and prisons, etc. The pictures are in very good condition, easy to see. (annotation by Diane Fight)

Name ** Library of Congress- Declaration of Independence Link [|Library of Congress] **
//- This website provides links to a number of primary sources that are connected to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Many of the links direct a visitor to the Library of Congress and its online digital collection, including the “American Memory” collection. The primary sources provided here are the memos, letters, and personal papers of many of the Founding Fathers. This site is a useful tool for any history teacher looking for a succinct collection of documents from the American Revolution. (annotation by Rob Crawley) //

** Name French and Indian War **
Link [|French and Indian War] This website gives excerpts from William Trent’s journal and you can also access his entire journal and orderly book. It also has maps and diagrams of different forts used during the French and Indian War. This website also has maps of rivers in Pennsylvania and Virginia highlighting the routes taken by the armies. Annotation by Tina Kemp

Name Documents in Law Link [|Yale Law] This website, sponsored by Yale Law School, allows the user to access legal documents. The documents are arranged alphabetically by century, but the user can also review document collections. They are not specific to one state. Some of the documents from the link include Washington’s Farewell Address (1796), The Stamp Act (1765), and The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798). (annotation by Sarah Eggler)

Jamie Lee Gehman: 2A1 Primary Resources 1. Pennsylvania State Archives: [] This website is a resources full of archived records from the state of Pennsylvania. It has Genealogical and Land records. It would be a great resource for someone teaching or researching Pennsylvania history. Annotation by Janine Waas 2. Pine Grove Historical Society: [|http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~papghs/index.htm] provides various pictures The Pinegrove Historical Society website mainly includes photographs as primary sources. They are categorized as follows: Buildings, Events, Industry, People, Scenic Views, and Transportation. Each historical picture provides a short caption explaining what is depicted. (annotation by Sarah Eggler) 3. New York State Library: [] The original photos and drawings add to the authenticity of the site and information. The website contains information concerning the most well known firefighters in the US which is the NYFD. There is also information of how the firefighters saved the New York State library from a historical fire in 1911. (Annotation by Jeanine Kearbey)

Joe Taraborrelli

1. Internet Modern History Source book- Hundreds of links to primary sources having to do with European and American history. [] This website is a collection of historical works/texts which has been permitted for educational use. It contains thousands of sources in subjects that fall under Modern World History. Examples of these subjects are the Reformation, The American Revolution, Constitutionalism, different areas in the world during the 19th century, the World Wars, to Pop Culture, and the 21st century. The user is able to click on the topics found on the left hand side and browse through a number of different sources that fall under each topic. Primary documents that are found on this site include letters, diaries, journals, songs, and other written first-hand accounts of events. (Annotated by Julie Okeley)

2. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity- Close to a thousand sources that relate to the French Revolution. [] This site is all about the French Revolution. The website was designed by Revolutionary scholars from UCLA and George Mason University. The site contains 338 texts, 245 images, as well as maps and songs from the French Revolution. The texts mentioned include personal memoirs, official reports, newspaper articles, and eyewitness accounts. Topics include the social causes, the Enlightenment, Women and the Revolution, and War, Terror, and Resistance. (Annotated by Julie Okeley)

3. Trenches on the Web- A site that contains lots of information about World War I. Here is a collection of World War I propaganda posters [|[[http://www.worldwar1.com/posters.htm]]] This website contains posters from WWI: the Great War. The information on the site was provided by the Provincial Museum of Alberta. The countries included on this site are Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Russia, and the United States. Many of the posters were used for recruiting or propaganda purposes during WWI. For example, there is an Irish recruiting poster with an image of a burning ship, urging Irishmen to defend the Lusitania. (Annotated by Julie Okeley)

Also, a set of letters from a soldier during WWI [] //- ////This website (#3) houses a collection of propaganda posters from seven countries during the First World War. The primary sources are all posters. This site could provide a history teacher with a valuable resource for having students compare and contrast the differences in national propaganda machines.// //(annotation by Rob Crawley)//

Diane Fight: Here are some great sources for primary resources!  []
 * Teachers Discovering History as Historians**

A huge collection of resources, many of them priamry sources, can be found on the above link. The links have been added by histroy teachers who are participating in a federal grant to improve history instruction (edited by Joe Tarab)

[] Provides prints and images of artifacts from the 1920s. This website not only provides prints and images from the 1920's, but it also provides audio recordings of music and speeches. It pays special attention to election speeches. Other topics covered are Women's Suffrage and Prohibition. A great resource for the 1920's. Annotated by Janine Waas
 * Authentic History Centery**

[] There is a link to the music of the roaring twenties where you can listen to actual samples of music from this era. In the area of speeches from the election of 1920, you can listen to the actual speeches from Calvin Coolidge, Warren G. Harding, Franklin Roosevelt and various other important congressmen from that time period. They also have the speeches typed so you can read them and follow along with the actual speech. There is also a section that you can see general images from the 1920’s including a separate section for women’s suffrage and prohibition. This is a great primary resource for events that happened in the 1920s. (Annotated by Tauni Lindsey)
 * History and Politics Outloud**

[] (On the main page it has a quick find by year so you can begin searching in the correct dates. This website gives links to important speeches given by presidents, and other public figures throughout the years. There are audio and video files on political events. There are transcripts of presidential debates and trials. Annotation by Tina Kemp)
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Tina Kemp 2-A-1 Annotated Sources

[] This resource contained links to archived works of Presidents' speeches, images/cartoons, and US Conflict archives. This site seemed to hold a lot of useful information for an American History teacher. The archives seemed easy to locate if you had a specific topic. Annotation by Jamie Lee Gehman
 * 1.** Digitized Primary American History Sources- Uni Rod Library

2. Valley of the Shadow [] This site provides archived diaries, letters, specific maps, census records and newspapers dated during the time of the Civil War. This information was recorded by individuals from the Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Annotation by Jamie Lee Gehman =<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); font-weight: normal;">3. Archiving Early America = [] This site provides links to materials from the 18th century. Everything is included ranging from newspapers, maps, famous American informational movies, and music clips from the era. This site provided a quiz game and a crossword puzzle. While being very informative about the 18th century in America it also seemed to have useful interactive materials great for the classroom! Annotation by Jamie Lee Gehman

Tauni Lindsey 2-A-1 Part 1 1. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/index.html Scott Lenio- annotation-This site contains over 60,000 documents detailing the social and political history of America. The collection's holdings include manuscript letters, diaries, maps, photographs, printed books and pamphlets ranging from 1493 through modern times. There is an amazing collection of letters from many of our early presidents. The are unprinted letters from soldiers during the Civil War. There is a history shop where you can purchase replicas of the items and also classroom materials. This is a great site and one I wouldn't have come across.

2. Documenting the American South http://docsouth.unc.edu/ Documenting the American South (DocSouth) is a digital publishing initiative that provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to southern history, literature, and culture. Currently DocSouth includes twelve thematic collections of books, diaries, posters, artifacts, letters, oral history interviews, and songs. The texts, images, and other materials come primarily from the premier Southern collections in the libraries at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The subject list is an alphabetized list that you can click on and find your topic and any material or letters that go along with it. Scott Lenio-annotation 3.Eye Witness to History http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ Scott Lenio-annotation-This is another must use sites for students. Many topics ranging from the Old West to WW1 and WW2. Eyewitness accounts from the actual participants. There is some video footage from vairous battles. This site found me looking at vairous video and listening to accounts of the people in the wars. Very easy to navigate and for history buffs a great find. Two thumbs up.

Scott Lenio 2-A-1 Part 1

1. Luzerne County Historical Society [|http://www.luzernecountyhistory.com] The history of the county with pictures, books and other archives to go through. Some online access and you can go visit also. This site allows visitors to tour museum exhibits rich with pictures and text from specific time periods. 2. The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library [] This is the hometown library with lots of references and books about the area. 3. US hitory [|US History] This site provides many links to Pennsylvania history. This site has various links to different historical topics within Pennsylvania. A child homicide mystery, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, are just some of the links provided to various resources. If you were looking for general information, this might be a good place to start, but there are so many links it can be a little overwhelming. Annotation by Blair Lemons

Mary Hall 2-A-1 Part 1

1. **Linkpendium** []

This site is part of a genealogy project where visitors can access public records such as births, deaths, and military service. It even has a link that includes diaries and letters that have been recovered within the county. Annotation by Blair Lemons

2**. The Internet Archive** [] Another awesome site that allows visitors to view and download primary documents from early Pennsylvania history. Legal documuents such as treaties made with Native Indian tribes and other government reports can be found on this site. Annotation by Blair Lemons

3. **Explore PA History** [] This website gives extensive information on Pennsylvania history. There is a spotlight section that most likely changes throughout the year as a new main topic is discussed thoroughly and this one happens to be about the first oil drilling in PA. There is also a section about PA history and that has stories about many of Pennsylvania’s important history/events. There is also a section to look up lessons on various PA history topics for varying grade levels. This is a great site for teachers to use and allow students to use as a research tool if they are trying to learn more about their states history. (Annotated by Tauni Lindsey)

Blair Lemons 2-A-1 Part 1

Chicago Metro History Education Center []

Baseball Hall of Fame Primary Sources [|http://education.baseballhalloffame.org/primary_sources/index.html] I am a supporter of the idea

Child Labor in the Cottonfields []