8 Fun Programs Using Primary Sources
These 8 programs utilize a few of the thousands of primary sources available from the Library of Congress.
SuffRAGE Against the Machine: Zines
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Dive into the history of zine-making and how to use digital collections to make your own.
Primary Source Scrapbooking
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Use current magazines, newspapers, flyers and personal effects to create a DIY personal history that might become a future primary source.
Hot Button Issue: Votes for Women!
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This program uses primary sources to create buttons exploring the ephemera of the women’s suffrage movement.
Deepen Discussion with Primary Sources
Want to add some historical context to a book club? Try pairing primary source analysis with your programs.
Analyzing Primary Sources for Program Planning
The Library of Congress has millions of free materials to incorporate into your programming.