Mary, The Primary Source Librarian | January 14, 2009
Just in case you have not read this elsewhere, there’s a new book out about Abraham Lincoln, and I think I’m going to have to buy it. The Library of Congress has just published the book–In Lincoln’s Hand–as a companion piece to their upcoming exhibition of Lincoln artifacts. “On the occasion of the 200th anniversary [...]
Mary, The Primary Source Librarian | January 10, 2009
Just in case you’ve missed the big news, the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth will be celebrated in 2009. What teachable moments! I’m starting to notice lots of excellent exhibits and teaching ideas centered on the event. Here are a few examples, and I hope to pass on more in the weeks to come: [...]
Mary, The Primary Source Librarian | January 7, 2009
As life calms down after the holidays, I feel the need to write a catch-all post before I get serious about primary source lessons. Please excuse my disconnected ramblings! I just finished a great little book that I’m recommending to all my friends and colleagues. The Cellist of Sarajevo, by Steven Galloway, is a fictionalized [...]