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Bookmark or Share- What is Local History? – Ohio Local History Alliance - ohiolha.orgLocal history is the study of the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary people. The study of local topics allows for in-depth research to connect the past with the present, which is done more simply and with more meaning than studying the national, faceless masses.
- Encyclopedia of Local History - AASLHHistorical and documentary terms applied to local history such as “Abstract,” “Culinary History,” and “Diaries.” Detailed entries for major associations and institutions that specifically focus on their usage in local history projects, such as “Library of Congress” and “Society of American Archivists”
- WHAT IS LOCAL HISTORY? - locallinkages.orgLocal history is about a place small in scale, typically a county, town, or a neighborhood within a city, rather than a state, or region. Zooming in to this level brings into focus individuals who do not feature in national and global stories.
- Investigating Local History - NEH-EdsitementThe following questions are designed to catalyze student research projects on local history and draw upon personal experiences and observations in the places where they live, play, work, and go to school.
- Local History and Genealogy Research GuidesLocal History and Genealogy Research Guides. Compiled by reference specialists in the Library of Congress Local History and Genealogy Section, these guides identify key print and online resources for pursuing the history of families and communities.
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