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The Valley of the Shadow
Type of Resource: Research Resources, Online Library
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
Link: Visit the Site!Recommendation:
5 of 5The Valley of the Shadow website is very well organized and easy to use. The resources offered provide a unique look at the time of the Civil War that will lead to thoughtful discussions. The archives allow students to compile various pieces of information, from census data to diary entries, to form conclusions and opinions about life during this time period. This process is more authentic and models what career historians do.
Description:
Learn about the forgotten stories of life during the era of Civil War examining primary source materials from two counties. From the website: "The Valley of the Shadow is a digital archive of primary sources that document the lives of people in Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania, during the era of the American Civil War. Here you may explore thousands of original documents that allow you to see what life was like during the Civil War for the men and women of Augusta and Franklin. "The Valley of the Shadow is different from many other history websites. It is more like a library than a single book. There is no `one´ story in the Valley Project. Rather, what you'll find are thousands of letters and diaries, census and government records, newspapers and speeches, all of which record different aspects of daily life in these two counties at the time of the Civil War. As you explore the extensive archive you'll find that you can flip through a Valley resident's Civil War diary, read what the county newspapers reported about the battle of Gettysburg or even search the census records to see how much the average citizen owned in 1860 or 1870."
Possible uses:
Students can use this site for individual research projects. Teachers can create specific questions for students to research and write about. Teaching ideas and other resources are provided on the site to help initiate projects. Teachers can also share specific information or images with a projector to support classroom learning.
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