Recommended NHD Sites

The National Archives Experience http://docsteach.org/ Thousands of primary sources! PBS: History http://www.pbs.org/topics/history/ Check out the subtopics on this page! PBS is always a great way to get inspired. British National Archives http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject The research signposts listed here can help you explore a particular historical subject. Hathi Trust Digital Library http://www.hathitrust.org/ Brings together the collections of partner institutions in digital form, preserving them securely to be accessed and used. Explore public collections of resources by keyword: http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/mb Using the Web and Technology in Social Studies Class http://www.sweetsearch.com/socialstudies A web guide to some very useful websites, with additional Insights from expert researchers, writers and developers National History Day Contest: http://www.nhd.org/contestfaqs.htm Explore the NHD website, and you can find previous winners, strategies and more. Research Roadmap Guide: http://www.nhd.org/images/uploads/aresearchroadmap.pdf Research Central: A portal to more great websites: http://www.nhd.org/researchcentral.htm Prior Winners: http://www.nhd.org/AwardsWinners.htm Ibiblio http://www.ibiblio.org/catalog A collection of collections hosting a diverse range of publicly available information including software, music, literature, art, history, science, politics, and cultural studies.

Library of Congress National Digital Library Program http://lcweb2.loc.gov/amhome.html A digital library of reproductions of primary source materials to support the study of US history and culture. Open Library http://openlibrary.org One page for every book ever published. A lofty goal. But there are 13.4 million Records available Full text! Our Documents http://www.ourdocuments.gov/ Primary copies of our most important government documents. New York Public Library Digital Collection (Images) http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/mupl.org/nypldigital/index.cfm The New York Public Library is one of Americas largest and most significant Research libraries. Its digital gallery is a great resource for historical images. Naval History and Heritage Command http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html Photographs, official ship histories, campaign coverage, biographies, and Civil War naval material (both Union and Confederate), and links to YouTube videos are just some of the content available. Start at the Resources and Research button and follow the menus. The Internet Archive http://www.archive.org/index.php http://archive.org/details/opensource_audio http://archive.org/details/opensource_movies Full text of out of copyright materials with options to read online with Various download options. Includes a wide range of publications, audio And video files. Ease of use and variety of sources make it a must destination. Digital Book Index http://www.digitalbookindex.org A comprehensive e-book search, combining the resources of over 200 major universities & much more. Browsing by subject is a great way to find information on your topic! Digital State Archives http://www.digitalstatearvhives.com/home One stop shopping to locate the digital archives of 36 states, with tips for exploring and highlighted treasures.

Google World Heritage Sites http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/worldwonders/ Explore a first person view of important cultural locations world wide! Our American Revolution http://www.ouramericanrevolution.org/ Created by the Colonial Williamsburg foundation, this site offers a fantastic and comprehensive look at the American Revolution. Library of Congress Historical Newspapers http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/topics.html The Library of Congress has collected hundreds of thousands newspapers from all over the U.S. since 1836. Check out the reading room for sample topics to explore! Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage http://collections.md.org/cdm/ A partnership between Enoch Pratt Free Library, State Library Resource Center and the Maryland State Archives. Great local resource of information! History Pin http://www.historypin.com/ Historypin is collaborating with over 200 libraries, archives and museums around the world to help them share their content with a global community of users iWitness http://iwitness.usc.edu/SFI Holocaust survivor, and holocaust witness video testimonies. Smithsonian History Explorer http://historyexplorer.americanhistory.si.edu Students can explore the Smithsonians historical resources!