Indiana Research and Museum Studies
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Directory of International Resources for Indiana
William R. Adams and Veronica Fanning
A directory, giving background and international specialties of Hoosier institutions and individuals with international connections and expertise, listing names, addresses, phone and fax numbers.
paper 119 pp. 1995/ISBN 0-253-20921-8/$14.95
Order No. 2161
Finding Indiana Ancestors: A Guide to Historical Research
Teresa Baer and Geneil Breeze
This book is a powerful tool, providing an overview of historical research while focusing on Indiana-specific sources. Authored by journalists and archivists, librarians, genealogists, and historians in the state's major historical and genealogical organizations, this book forms a complete guide for research in Indiana. Six model chapters show how to turn data into stories. This significant new guide will help researchers learn how to get started, where to go for the next piece of information, how to intepret the data, and how to incorporate each new fact into the stories of Indiana's ancestors.
paper 301 pp. 2007/ISBN 978-0-87195-203-5/$29.95
Order No. 2638
Public Places: Exploring Their History
Gerald A. Danzer
Communal public places, individual people, and events creating memories of community are presented here as speeches, promotional pamphlets, maps, post card views, and annual reports.
paper 135 pp. 1987/ISBN 0-910050-88-0/$12.95
Order No. 3021
Folklife and Museums-Selected Readings
Patricia Hall
These essays trace and reflect upon the various ways that folklife, which explores and celebrates ordinary life, and museums have intersected since the 1950s.
paper 194 pp. 1987/ISBN 0-910050-85-6/$10.95
Order No. 3004
Historical Celebrations: A handbook for Organizers of Diamond Jubilees, Centennials and Other Community Anniversaries
Keith Peterson
Ethnic allegiances, religious memberships, occupational associations, community, state, and national anniversaries are some of the celebrations and festivals featured.
paper 118 pp. reprint 1996 (1986)/ISBN 0-931406-13-7/$14.95
Order No. 3101
Local History, National Heritage: Reflections on the History of AASLH
Frederick L. Rath, Jr. et. al
The papers presented at the Special Golden Anniversary Session in 1990 in Washington, D.C., chronicling the root beginnings, organizational efforts, and future plans of this organization.
paper 120 pp. 1991/ISBN 0-942063-19-8/$9.95
Order No. 3015
Who's Your Hoosier Ancestor? Genealogy for Beginners
Mona Robinson
A source for locating elusive ancestors of Hoosiers and descendants of anyone who ever lived in Indiana. Describes records available, where they can be found, and how to use them most effectively.
paper 215 pp. 1992/ISBN 0-253-20731-2/$13.95
Order No. 2128
Leadership for the Future: Changing Directorial Roles in American History Museums and Historical Societies
Bryant F. Tolles
Essays, aimed at executive officers of historical museums, societies, and organizations, addressing concepts of leadership, greater professionalism, and principles of organizational management.
paper 196 pp. 1991/ISBN 0-942063-11-2/$18.95
Order No. 3011
Broadsides: Indiana, The Early Years Resource Guide
Dani B. Pfaff
Reproductions of primary source materials from Indiana history for use across the curriculum; activities, maps, timelines, reference materials, finding aids.
paper 424 pp./ISBN 1-885323-50-6/$8.50
Order No. 4006
Broadsides: Daily Life
Dani B. Pfaff
paper $.75/Order No. 6005
Broadsides: Education
Dani B. Pfaff
paper $.75/Order No. 6006Broadsides: Politics
Dani B. Pfaff
paper $.75/Order No. 6007Broadsides: Transportation and Communication
Dani B. Pfaff
paper $.75/Order No. 6008
Old Schoolhouse Gang
How to collect and preserve local history using oral interviews.
paper $.50.Order No. 6037
Pointers for Research
Pointers for Research
Hints and instructions for research in a variety of settings and situations, using various types of resources.
paper 8 pp./$.50/Order No. 6066
An author's coming to our school! How to make it a really great day.
An author's coming to our school! How to make it a really great day
A guide to prepare teachers, students, and the community.
paper 8 pp. 1999/$.50/Order No. 6073
Historic House Research Handbook
What to do when you are interested in knowing the history of an old house.
paper 8 pp. 1993/$.50/Order No. 6075
African-American Resources at the Indiana State Library and Historical Building
African-American Resources at the Indiana State Library and Historical Building
Describes resources at the Indiana State Library, Indiana State Archives, and Indiana Historical Bureau.
paper 12 pp. 1995/free (possible shipping charge)/Order No. 8200
Related Issues of The Indiana Historian
paper/ISSN 1071-3301/$1.00 (1-19 copies); $.30 (20 or more copies)
Collecting Your History
Collecting Your History (reprint, in a pdf file)
What can you learn about your family? What will you be able to tell your children and grandchildren?","
12 pp. 1991/Order No. 7003
Celebrate, Celebrate
Celebrate, Celebrate (in a pdf file)
Celebrations are opportunities to collect the history of the past.
12 pp. 1991/Order No. 7004
Unlocking the Past: You Hold the Key
Unlocking the Past: You Hold the Key (in a pdf file)
An introduction to research in local history with examples and checklist.
16 pp. 1993/Order No. 7019
Destination. . . the Cemetery
Destination. . . the Cemetery (in a pdf file)
Cemeteries can be exciting resources for the study of local and cultural history--a historical resource.
16 pp. 1993/Order No. 7020
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