- It has to be from a newspaper, not a book.
- The library databases (generally speaking) only cover articles back to 1980.
- The library does not have copies of national newspapers from the 1930s on microfilm.
What should this student do? How do you find the source you need?
Digital History is an online project created by the University of Houston, in conjunction with some other fantastic historical and public institutions. The resources include such marvels as primary sources, historical music, timelines, virtual exhibitions, and "Ethnic Voices," which chronicles the history of prominent ethnic groups in American history. There is even an entire section for teachers that includes classroom handouts, lesson plans, and resource guides! Best of all, this project is backed by fantastic historical scholarship, and the website does not allow advertising of any sort.
Through the Digital History project, we were able to find a free copy of the front page of the New York Times on July 2nd, 1938, which described the disappearance of Ms. Earhart and the search-and-rescue efforts. School project saved, brand-new resource discovered!
