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Local History

Uncovering the past of ordinary places and how it shapes the present.

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Plate LH-004 Tracing your neighborhood's history starts with old photographs and documents.

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  1. Hands examining old photographs and documents spread out on a library table.
    LH-004

    Researching Your Neighborhood's Past

    Explore practical methods for uncovering local history, from archives to oral interviews.

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    Local History · 1359 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only nationalarchives.gov.uk

  2. Two people sitting across from each other, one holding a recorder, in a cozy living room.
    LH-003

    Conducting an Oral History Interview

    Plan and record an oral history interview with a long-time resident: preparation, questions, recording, consent, and archiving.

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    Local History · 1314 words · 1 source
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    this record cites only oralhistory.org

  3. An older brick building with architectural details, seen from the sidewalk, with a person looking up at it.
    LH-002

    Preserving Historic Buildings

    Learn the first steps to protect a historic building in your community, from local surveys to tax incentives and official guidance.

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    Local History · 1047 words · 2 sources
    Caveat
    this record cites only nps.gov, preservationnation.org

  4. A person scanning an old photograph on a flatbed scanner while a computer screen shows a collection of images.
    LH-001

    Building a Digital Community Archive

    A practical guide for neighborhoods that want to scan, describe, preserve and share local history online without losing the originals.

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    Local History · 913 words · 2 sources
    Caveat
    this record cites only dp.la, archives.gov