During the past couple of weeks, we have done a lot more hands-on work at my internship! Last Wednesday, I was able to finally finish reading and taking notes on all of the material in the collection. This was definitely a lot of work, but I am happy that I took my time instead of just opening a box and doing a quick scan of the first couple of items. I have now began the process of writing the finding…
During my internship the past few weeks, we have spent a lot of time creating outlines for my goals of the internship & honors project that will continue into the fall. Cathleen and I met with Professor DeCoster, who gave me some guidance regarding shaping this internship into a valuable and meaningful experience that could apply to my career goals. A personal block that I am dealing with is that I feel like I have so much to do in…
Over weeks I have spent time going through many archive boxes that contain artifacts, newspapers, student publications, and ephemera. The purpose of doing so is to familiarize myself with the materials so when it comes to writing finding aids. Through this, I’ve been learning some useful archival information such as the materials used to help preserve the items, archival “etiquette”, and learning to navigate and draw connection through such a large and diverse collections. Above, I have included some photos…
When discussing historical events, multiple perspectives can be taken to fully understand the complexity of the occurrence. No exception to this is the American Revolution, which has been debated by accredited historians for centuries. Throughout the debates, several different interpretative methods have been adopted, each explaining the intentions and motives behind the actions of Britain and Colonial America in a different manner. Two relevant historians, George Bancroft, and Charles McLean Andrews, each adopted their own interpretations to support their writings….
Over the course of the last centuries, there has been a large debate regarding the American Revolution. Many historians have adopted different interpretations of events and their significance. From this, many interpretations were born, with historians such as Gordon S. Wood and Daniel J. Boorstin each taking their own historiographical viewpoint of the events. From their analysis of the war and the influence of their own social and political climate, the ideologies of consensus and neo-Whig rose to popularity once…
Throughout history, when approaching the task of analyzing moments in history, there are several angles that can be used to formulate an argument regarding the cause and significance of the issue. The American Revolution is no exception to this. Throughout the centuries of debate, two distinct perspectives have formed, both creating different stories of history for their specific audiences. Two historians, H.W Brands and Gary B Nash, display these differing perspectives, altering history to fit the contemporary ideas formed from…
Often, when considering the task of interpreting historical events and their significance, multiple approaches can be taken to developing an argument regarding the issue. No exception to this is the American Revolution, as acclaimed historians have debated this issue for centuries. More specifically, the topic of taxation of the colonies is often discussed, with varying interpretations that explain the interactions between Britain and Colonial America that evoked the colonies’ desire for independence. Two prominent historians, Charles Beard, and Bernard Bailyn…
