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4 November 1973

Enns, Paul H., (fl. 1973)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Paul H. Enns to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. Paul H. Enns supports the impeachment of President Nixon. The letter is written by a pastor at Lancaster United Methodist Church.

GLC09613.02.0246

11709

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter to 'Hallie' Jones

GLC03135.13.088

12568

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mimmi to Hallie Jones and Shirley D. Jones

GLC03135.13.089

12757

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mimmi to Hallie Jones and Shirley D. Jones

GLC03135.13.100

12930

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mimmi to Hallie Jones and Shirley D. Jones

GLC03135.13.090

13512

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones

GLC03135.13.091

13803

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mimmi to Shirley

GLC03135.13.092

13923

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: Glad You're Better Card

GLC03135.13.093

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1493

Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506)

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Title: Epistola Christofori Colom... de insulis Indie supra Gangem.... [exploration]

First edition, in Latin, second (corrected) issue, printed at Rome after 29 April 1493. Gothic type; 33 lines per page. Pamphlet printing letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain concerning his first voyage to America, the so-called Barcelona letter. The earliest printed Columbus letter, describing his discovery of the Caribbean islands of Juana and Hispaniola.

GLC01427

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4 May 1493

Alexander VI, Pope (1431-1503)

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Title: [Demarcation bull, granting Spain possession of lands discovered by Columbus]

Broadside entitled "Copia de la bula del decreto y concession q[ue] hizo el papa / Alexandro sexto al Rey y la Reyna nuestros senores de las Indias conforme al capitu." Unique copy of second version possibly printed at Valladolio, by Francisco Fernandez de Cordoba. Title in Spanish and text in Latin.

GLC04093

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circa 1500

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: [Antiphon]

Single sheet of music. Date inferred. An antiphon is a verse usually from Scripture sung before and after a canticle or psalm as part of the liturgy.

GLC00496.124

circa 1500-1930

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Title: [Collection of Americana from Revolution & Civil War] Decimalized

[decimalized]

GLC00496

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21 June 1540

García de Loaysa, Francisco (fl. 1540)

Letter signed

Title: to Francisco Vásquez de Coronado [in Spanish]

Written on behalf of King Charles I of Spain (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor), by the President of the Council of the Indies, Francisco García de Loaysa. Report of the Niza expedition. Authorizes Coronado's expedition to explore the heart of the North American continent.

GLC04883

1552

Casas, Bartolomé de las, (1474-1566)

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Title: Aqui se Contiene una Disputa, o Controversia [Second Edition]

The fifth tract on the conquest of the New World and rights of the Indians. In Spanish.

GLC04220

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circa 1580

Grenville, Richard, Sir (1541?-1591)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Blighe

Writes to his cousin to ask him to lend him money. In 1585 Grenville sailed to Virginia with 300 settlers that he successfully disembarked on Roanoke Island (off the coast of what is now North Carolina).

GLC00496.027

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1585-1763

Kneller, Godfrey, Sir (1646-1723)

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Title: [Engraving of Samuel Pepys]

Engraving that appears to be based on the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, created in 1689.

GLC00496.258.02

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: "three things are to be helped in conscience fraud, accident, . . .

. . . things of confidence." Fragment of a larger document. Explains what constitutes an accident.

GLC03107.01338

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1585-1763

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Arent Bratt re: case against John Barnard

The document outlines Christopher Estrat's complaint against John Barnard, who allegedly agreed to lease a piece of land to Jan Baptist and Estrat for 7 years, but then ran Estrat off of it before the lease expired. Estratt is therefore suing Barnard for damages. Livingston's description of the case is then followed by a note from Barnard to Arent Bratt, in which Barnard asks Bratt to attend his case at the Court of Common Pleas.

GLC03107.01822

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1585-1763

Davenport, Thomas

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Peeter Van Brugh & Johannes Cuyler

Van Brugh and Cuyler purchased shroud and some other materials.

GLC03107.01823

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1585-1763

Wessells, Dirk

Manuscript document

Title: "Dirk Wessells Esq: Mayor of the Citty of Albany to the Sherriffe . . .

Constables and other his Majes. officers greting show yee that wee the said Mayor have Lyncenced and" P.1 ends incomplete. P.2 contains an account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01824

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1585-1763

Livingston, Philip

Manuscript document

Title: "a Lyst of Rents due to the estate of father Livingston"

GLC03107.01825

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1585-1763

Johnston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: remedies for Livingston's illness [fragment]

Johnston prescribes some remedies to cure Livingston's maladies.

GLC03107.01826

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1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: "Reasons offer to the arbitrators why they ought not to allow . . .

of Jacob Harwoods sham sale of Robt. Livingstons Tallys of 1670." P.1 of the document outlines how Harwood's actions anulled any legitimate sale. P.2 is an account of how Robert Livingston came into possession of a part of the estate of Coll. Dongan. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01829

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1585-1763

Hitchcok, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Junior re: offer to lease a farm

Hitchcok offers to lease a farm that Robert Livingston recently purchased.

GLC03107.01830

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1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Rulings in court cases

The document lists various individuals who have brought cases before a court in Albany, and notes the settlement made in each one.

GLC03107.01831

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Lincoln, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution

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Mark Neely

Government and Civics

Parks and Politics: A Look at Federal Land

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Patricia Limerick

Geography, Government and Civics

The Changing Face of the Supreme Court in American History

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A. E. Dick Howard

Government and Civics

The Supreme Court and Religious Freedom

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A. E. Dick Howard

Government and Civics

The Arab-Israeli Conflict and the Cold War

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Aaron David Miller

Government and Civics, World History

No Party Now: Politics in the Civil War North

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Adam I. P. Smith

Government and Civics

The Impact of the New Deal

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Alan Brinkley

Economics, Government and Civics

8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

FDR’s Personal History and Influences

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Alan Brinkley

In Pursuit of Equity: Women, Men, and the Quest for Economic Citizenship in 20th-Century America

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Alice Kessler-Harris

Economics, Government and Civics

The Emancipation Proclamation

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Allen C. Guelzo

Government and Civics

5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

Two American Revolutions

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Andrew W. Robertson

Government and Civics

The Costs of the American Revolution

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Andrew W. Robertson

Economics, Government and Civics

5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

The Aftermath of the French and Indian War

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Andrew W. Robertson

Government and Civics

The Hemingses of Monticello

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Annette Gordon-Reed

Government and Civics

Non-Violent Methods of Protest

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Anthony J. Badger

Economics, Government and Civics

7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

Origins of the Civil Rights Movement

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Anthony J. Badger

Government and Civics

7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

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Anthony J. Badger

Government and Civics

7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

FDR’s First 100 Days . . . and Obama’s

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Anthony J. Badger

Economics

American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson

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Joseph J. Ellis

Government and Civics

9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

A Voyage Long and Strange

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Tony Horwitz

World History

9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

Morgan: American Financier

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Jean Strouse

Art, Economics, World History

8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13+

Lincoln in Latin America

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Nicola Miller

Government and Civics, World History

Reform Cities: Chicago, Osaka, and Moscow

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Blair Ruble

Economics, World History

Europeans and the New World, 1400-1530

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Brian DeLay

Economics, Geography, Government and Civics, Religion and Philosophy, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, World History

Calling the Constitutional Convention

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Carol Berkin

Government and Civics

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Congratulations to the Summer 2017 History Scholars!

Fifteen college juniors and seniors were chosen for the Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award based on their exemplary leadership skills, commitment to public service, academic excellence, and demonstrated passion for American history. This summer, the scholars will spend a week New York City, where they’ll have the opportunity to explore the field of American history through archival visits, special presentations, and meetings with eminent historians. They will also be honored at a celebratory dinner. Learn about our newest scholars below: Michael Antosiewicz attends Rutgers University School

Congratulations Lin-Manuel Miranda, Freedom Award Winner!

Lin-Manuel Miranda received the 2017 US Capitol Historical Society Freedom Award on September 12 for his efforts in creating the musical Hamilton and the Hamilton Education Program, a program developed in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute and The Rockefeller Foundation. "We are very honored to present this award to Mr. Miranda," said Donald Carlson, chair of the US Capitol Historical Society. "We give him this award because of his unique ability to engage new audiences with our history and his dedication to inspiring informed civic participation." Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi,

The Gilder Lehrman Institute’s June Sale

For the end of the school year, from June 1 to June 30, all products in the Gilder Lehrman History Shop are 40% off. Use the summer to earn professional development hours with self-paced courses, stock up on classroom posters, and develop dynamic, interactive lesson plans with our teaching resources, books, and multimedia! Click here to view special sales sets.

Looking Back on a Year of #EduHam

Yesterday, the Hamilton Education Program wrapped up its first full school year of matinees. From October 2016 to June 2017, the program held 24 matinees in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, giving students from more than 430 Title I schools across the country the opportunity to tap into their own creativity, discover the Founding Era through dynamic lessons, and attend a special student matinee of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton.  However, this is just the beginning for #EduHam—the program will continue this fall in New York, Chicago, and, starting with Los Angeles, in select

Earning Professional Development with the Gilder Lehrman Institute

Need professional development credit? Several Gilder Lehrman programs can be used by educators to obtain professional development points (PDPs) or continuing education units (CEUs) in historical content knowledge and curriculum design. 1. Self-Paced Courses Self-Paced Courses are online, graduate-level courses on a diverse range of American history topics that can be taken at a teacher’s own time and pace, with no expiration dates or deadlines. Each course includes lectures by an eminent historian and pedagogical tools/videos, as well as supplementary primary source readings.Credit: 15 clock

The H. L. Hunley Sinks the USS Housatonic

On the night of February 17, 1864, during the Civil War, the Confederacy made naval history off Charleston, South Carolina. The H. L. Hunley became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship, the USS Housatonic, in combat. Captain Joseph Foster Green of the USS Canandaigua took on the Housatonic’s survivors. Captain Green’s official letterbooks are a part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection. Through them, we see the Union navy’s response to this game-changing innovation. On February 18, Green wrote to Commodore Stephen C. Rowan to report the sinking: I have respectfully to report that a boat

African Americans in WWII

In June 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt wrote to NAACP president Arthur B. Springarn, seeking support in the event of war. Though the US would not enter the war until December 1941, the letter demonstrates that President Roosevelt was already anticipating American involvement. In his appeal to the NAACP, he praises the "unflinching loyalty" of African Americans in wars "from Bunker Hill to Flanders Field," and, looking forward, expresses his expectation that the African American community "will not hesitate to pledge their allegiance anew, in these ominous days, to the cause of human

Get to Know the 2017 History Scholars: Melanie Sheehan

Melanie Sheehan is a 2017 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar. These 15 exceptional college students were in New York City, June 4–9, learning from eminent historians and exploring New York City through a historical lens. Here Melanie describes highlights from the program. As a Gilder Lehrman History Scholar, I had the opportunity to meet with some prominent historians and to hear them discuss their current research. Because some talks covered a large swath of American history, I was able to connect discussions with professors like Ken Jackson and Thomas Heinrich with my own research interests in

Get to Know the 2017 History Scholars: Jacob Bruggeman

Jacob Bruggeman is a 2017 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar. These 15 exceptional college students were in New York City, June 4–9, learning from eminent historians and exploring New York City through a historical lens. Here Jacob describes highlights from the program. In early June, I was honored to be one of fifteen undergraduate participants in the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History’s 2016-2017 History Scholar Program, through which I was flown out to New York City and housed at New York University with the fourteen other participants in the program. The program’s length is just

The Cold War Moves to the Kitchen: On This Day, 1959

On July 24, 1959, at the height of the Cold War, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and Vice President Richard Nixon held a "Kitchen Debate." Since the end of WWII, the Soviet Union and United States had been locked in a fierce battle for technological, industrial, and military dominance. In their brief exchange, however, the two leaders put military prowess aside to pit the American lifestyle against the Soviet, and capitalism versus communism. Nixon extolled the wonders of consumer choice and benefits of access to the newest products and technological advancements. He noted that new kitchen

The Health Care Debate in 1951

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History recently acquired a letter from President Harry Truman to Dr. Channing Frothingham of Boston. In this letter, written in 1951, the President thanked Channing for his support of Truman’s plan for national health insurance. I am more grateful than I can tell you for this assurance of your continued loyal support of the national health insurance program. As you so frankly indicate, that program has powerful enemies who are not above misrepresenting its aim and purpose, in fact its fundamental principle. Despite all obstacles it has been my

First Fridays at the Gilder Lehrman Collection

Once a month, the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers teachers the opportunity to visit the Gilder Lehrman Collection for a behind-the-scenes show-and-tell with our curatorial staff. Last Friday, July 7, the curators were joined by Megan Elias, Director of Online Courses at GLI and author of Food on the Page: Cookbooks and American Culture. Together, we explored documents that focus on food and discussed what they tell us about the past and how food history can be used in the classroom. Some topics that came up were weevils as a source of protein, one hundred gallons of wine ordered for the

The Hamilton Education Program Goes on Tour

The Hamilton Education Program is going on tour for the 2017–2018 school year! As Hamilton: The Musical makes its way across America, the Hamilton Education Program will be holding special full-day programs for students in the following cities: San Diego, CATempe, AZSeattle, WADenver, COSt. Louis, MOSalt Lake City, UTHouston, TXWashington, DC (2018–2019 school year) Are you a teacher at a Title I–eligible high school in or near one of these cities? Your students can participate in a dynamic history and arts curriculum based on the musical and attend a once-in-a-lifetime day at the theater

Ulysses S. Grant Dies: On This Day, July 23, 1885

On July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, a Union general in the Civil War and the 18th president of the United States, died at the age of 63. He had struggled with throat cancer for a year while rushing to finish his memoirs, the proceeds from which he hoped would support his wife, Julia Grant. Grant died surrounded by his family, including his eldest son, Frederick Dent Grant. Soon after, Frederick  sent a telegram to his brother’s father-in-law: To Hon J B Chaffee,  Father died at Eight Oclock this morning,  F. D. Grant The news arrived in Denver, Colorado, later that same day. The telegraph in

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Kevin Dua, Massachusetts

This year, Gilder Lehrman recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. These exceptional educators were awarded $1,000 and an archive of books and resources for their school library, and were honored in state ceremonies. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Andrea Guy, Tennessee

This year, Gilder Lehrman recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. These exceptional educators were awarded $1,000 and an archive of books and resources for their school library, and were honored in state ceremonies. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Adam Johnson, Alaska

This year, Gilder Lehrman recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students.  But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Adam Johnson:  Adam Johnson, Romig Middle School 2017 Alaska State History Teacher of the Year Do you

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Caroline Young, Minnesota

This year, Gilder Lehrman recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Caroline Young: Caroline Young, Rockford High School2017 Minnesota State History Teacher of the Year

National Friendship Day: August 6

Today is National Friendship Day, and to celebrate, we’re showcasing a vivid letter from the Gilder Lehrman Collection that shows the enduring strength of friendship forged in war. In January 1784, the Marquis de Lafayette, back home in France, wrote a warm letter to Henry Knox. Both men had served as generals in the Revolutionary War, and the hardships and triumphs they shared had nurtured a strong bond. Lafayette affirmed his attachment to Knox despite their great distance, and implored his friend to keep in touch: You know my tender affection to you, my dear knox, it is Engraved in my

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Paul Howard, Washington DC

This year, the Gilder Lehrman Institute recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Paul Howard: Paul Howard, LaSalle-Backus Education Campus2017 District of Columbia History

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Georgette Hackman, Pennsylvania

This year, Gilder Lehrman recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Georgette Hackman:  Georgette Hackman, Cocalico Middle School2017 Pennsylvania State History Teacher of

Announcing Library Programming Grants

The Library Affiliate Program is offering public libraries six $400 grants to fund student-focused American history programming. Applications are being accepted until September 15, and grant recipients will be notified on October 2. The grant for this period will cover programming held between November 1, 2017, and May 1, 2018. Click here to apply! Grants are open to all public libraries who are part of the Gilder Lehrman Library Affiliate Program. If your library is not yet an affiliate, you can easily register for the program here. 

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Blake Busbin, Alabama

This year, the Gilder Lehrman Institute recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Blake Busbin:  Blake Busbin, Auburn High School2017 Alabama History Teacher of the Year

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Renny Taylor, North Carolina

This year, the Gilder Lehrman Institute recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature one state winner every Tuesday and Thursday between now and September, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Renny Taylor: Renny Taylor, Nash Central High School2017 North Carolina History Teacher of

Get to Know the 2017 History Teachers of the Year: Nicole Bishop, South Carolina

This year, the Gilder Lehrman Institute recognized 52 State History Teachers of the Year for their tireless and innovative efforts to make history come alive for their students. But who are they, really? We asked these talented teachers to answer a few questions about themselves and to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching. We will feature a state winner every Tuesday and Thursday, so keep checking back to learn more about these outstanding educators! This week, meet Nicole Bishop:  Nicole Bishop, Irmo Elementary School2017 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year  Do you have a

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