HIST 300: Other Resources

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HIST 300 Other Resources

• April Duncan, Reference Librarian
• Langsdale Library
• aduncan_at_ubalt.edu
• 410-837-4269
• Originally presented by Tamara Smith, 10/14/08

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Plan for Today

• Archives and Museums
• Indexes
• Discuss Search Citation Assignment
• Wrap-up

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Archives
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Archives

• So what are archives?
• Why might archive collections be particularly
  valuable to your project?

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Archives

• Collections of papers, manuscripts, recordings,
  photographs, etc.
• Controlled environment to ensure reservation of
  material (temperature, light humidity)
• Limited access and handling of documents
• By appointment only

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Tips for Visiting Archives

• Check online for catalogs, collection
  guides/finding aids, visitor information, etc.
• Call ahead and make an appointment
• Be prepared for high security
• Bring paper and pencils (no ink!)

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Tips for Visiting Archives

• Research in Special Collectionshttp//www.lib.umd
  .edu/special/research/
• Using Manuscripts and Archives A
  Tutorialhttp//www.library.yale.edu/mssa/tutorial
  /tutorial.htm
• Manuscripts Research Tutorial Glossaryhttp//www.
  lib.unc.edu/instruct/manuscripts/glossary/

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Archives in Maryland

• Maryland State Archives, Annapolis,
  MDhttp//www.mdarchives.state.md.us/

• Depository for government records
• Vital Records
• Business records
• Private papers

Source Maryland State Archives
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Archives in Maryland

• University of Maryland College Parkhttp//www.lib
  .umd.edu/archivesum/

• Most material at Hornbake Library
• Manuscripts, music scores, audio and video
  recordings
• Online research guide through ArchivesUM

Source University of Maryland Website
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Archives in Maryland

• Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore,
  MDhttp//www.mdhs.org/explore/library.html

• Admission fee for non-MHS members (6)
• Online catalog and collection guides
• Oral histories, maps, manuscripts, photographs,
  and more

Source http//www.wam.umd.edu/jlehnert/mhs.jpg
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Archives in Maryland

• National Archives at College Parkhttp//www.archi
  ves.gov/dc-metro/college-park

• One of 3 NARA locations in Maryland (43
  nationwide)
• Paper records
• Microfilm, maps, photographs
• On-site programs

Source http//www.archives.gov
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Archives in D.C.

• National Archives and Records Administration
  http//www.archives.gov/

• Exhibit halls (Constitution, Bill of Rights,
  Declaration of Independence)
• Genealogy, pre-WWII military information,
  Congress, District of Columbia
• Maps, architectural records, pictures, etc.

Source http//www.archives.gov
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Archives in D.C.

• The Library of Congress http//www.loc.gov/

• Research arm of Congress (Congressional Research
  Service)
• Largest library in the world
• Nearly 140 million items (32 million books)
• Also has recordings, maps and manuscripts

Source http//www.visitingdc.com
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Museums
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Museums in Maryland

• Reginald F. Lewis Museum
• http//www.africanamericanculture.org/

• Collection of artifacts, documents and artwork
  about the African American experience in Maryland
• Free access to the Resource Center
• 8 adults/6 seniors and college students w/ID
  children 6 and under - FREE

Source baltimore.about.com
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Museums in Maryland

• National Great Blacks in Wax Museum
• http//www.ngbiwm.com/

• First wax museum of African American history in
  the U.S.
• Daily tours available
• Online exhibits
• 12 adults/11 seniors and students/10 children
  3-11

Source JHSPH Student Outreach Resource Center
Website
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Smithsonian Museums in D.C.

• National Museum of American History
• http//americanhistory.si.edu/

• Reopens 11/21/08
• Online traveling exhibits
• Civil War-era artifacts
• Star-Spangled Banner
• September 11 exhibit
• All SI museums are free

Source Smithsonian Legacies Website
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Other Smithsonian Museums in D.C. (all free!)

• National Museum of African Art
• Air and Space Museum
• American Art Museum
• National Museum of the American Indian
• Anacostia Community Museum
• Freer Sackler Galleries
• Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden
• Natural History Museum
• Postal Museum
• Portrait Gallery
• National Zoo (not a museum, but still fun)

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National Register of Historic Places

• Maintained by the National Park Service
• Sites in all 50 states
• Travel itineraries available online

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Additional Resources

• List of Museums Archives in Maryland (PDF)
• UB Special Collections

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Questions?
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Thank You!

• Reference Help
• Phone [phone]
• E-mail langref_at_ubalt.edu
• IM ublangsdale
• HIST 300 Course Page
• http//langsdale.ubalt.edu/howto/course_websites/f
  a08/hist300_nix.htm