National History Day
This is your first stop for all questions regarding NHD.
Look here for topic suggestions, rules, and websites for research.
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
American Memory Project at the Library of Congress
Primary documents, online exhibits
Annenberg Media
A professional website primarily for teachers offering academic resources. The entire site is searchable by keyword.
Best of History Websites
This award winning website has links to thousands of recommended websites.
Digital History
This is a great collaborative website with many sponsors. Its strengths include virtual exhibits, primary resources, and information for teachers.
Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History
Primary documents, online exhibits
History Channel
Videos and audio transcripts searchable by subject.
Mass Moments
If you are focusing on our state’s history, check out this site. Enter your search term and receive general information along with additional resources.
National Museum of American History
This branch of the Smithsonian Institute has museum exhibits searchable by subject.
Our Documents
One hundred of the most important documents in U.S. history
PBS
This public broadcasting channel is searchable by subject.
The Picture Collection
Over 30,000 digital images searchable by subject.
IMPORTANT PLACES
Massachusetts Archives
Searchable collections of state documents with emphasis on early MA government, black history, military history and genealogy. The Archives are located in Dorchester near the JFK Library.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Search this site for all Massachusetts subjects. You may also view their document catalog and visit their library in Boston.
National Archives and Records Administration
Located in Waltham this archives center has a wealth of primary documents on a variety of subjects.
We have made special arrangements for Stoneham students to research at the following college libraries. Check their websites for hours, rules, etc. Please let Ms. DiPietro know before you visit so she may notify the librarians in advance of your visit.
Visit the Stoneham Public Library. Library cards are free! If the Stoneham Public Library doesn’t own books on your subject, they will borrow books for you from other libraries. This Interlibrary Loan process takes a little time, but is worth the extra effort. Search the entire North of Boston library network for available books at http://www.stonehamlibrary.org
Use the ABC-Clio American History database at the Stoneham Public Library. It is listed under Online Resources and Databases.
You will need your Stoneham Public Library card to access.
And, of course, use the resources available in the SHS Library.
Check the special NHD shelf with rulebooks, NHD brochures, how-to workbooks, and citing sources information.
SHS Library Webpage:
New this year: Check the NHD link under Student Resources – Social Studies. There you will find this handout, important dates and reminders.
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