This timeline was developed by educators at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It is with thanks to Adrienne Gayoso, Clarice Smith Education Specialist for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, that it appears here. Click here to access the PDF version.
Credit Line for Artwork:
The Farm (1934), Kenjiro Nomura
Born: Gifuken, Japan 1896 Died: Seattle, Washington 1956
oil on canvas; 38 1/4 x 46 1/8 in. (97.2 x 117.1 cm.)
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the U.S. Department of Labor (1964.1.36)
Credit Line for Document:
Letter from the Asiatic Exclusion League to President Taft, 2/14/1911, File 52961/10; Subject Correspondence, 1906-32, Entry A1-9; Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Record Group 85; National Archives, Washington, DC
Monday, November 30, 2009
Primary Source Images of the Immigration Era
Dr. Beachley recommends the following photo-artists for finding images relating to the Great Immigration era:
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Making a Book Cover Using Flickr Toys
This video teaches the use of Flickr Toys at Big Huge Labs to create movie posters and book covers.
In addition to your own photos, you may choose to use Creative Commons pictures available at Flickr. Regardless of where you procure your pictures, be certain to cite the author and web address of the original picture.
In addition to your own photos, you may choose to use Creative Commons pictures available at Flickr. Regardless of where you procure your pictures, be certain to cite the author and web address of the original picture.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Introduction to Google Docs
This video introduces the basics of using Google Docs including creating a new document, sharing a document, editing documents across users, and deleting a document. I recommend viewing the video Google Docs in Plain English before watching this brief tutorial.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Lecture: Christy Keeler, Ph.D.— "Cooperative Learning, Writing History"
This is a recording of the in-class lecture titled: "Cooperative Learning, Writing History" presented by Dr. Christy Keeler on March 11, 2009.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Online Immigration Resources
The following resources may be useful when studying the Great Migration and related topics.
- The best source is probably Ellis Island. In addition to genealogy work, this site provides history and a timeline of the island. It also includes information about the various cultures that traveled through Ellis Island through family histories and photo albums. One tool that proves very helpful in understanding the Ellis Island experience is the "Ellis Island Immigrant Experience." In this section, students can follow the stories of individual immigrants, both their stories before, during, and after arriving in America.
- A feature presentation from the Library of Congress titled "Immigration." In addition to a timeline of U.S. immigration spanning from 1786 to 2001, the site includes information separated by people group. Some groups include Russians, Italians, Irish, Cubans, Chinese, Mexicans, Africans, and Native Americans.
- A collection of primary sources from the Library of Congress including primary sources relating to immigration from 1876-1900 and 1900-1929.
- A rich collection of immigration resources organized for teachers from the Library of Congress.
- Pictures and documents from Calisphere (primary sources from the University of California) specifically on immigration or by time period topical area.
- A wonderful interactive activity and video that walks students through the process of immigration in 1916 including procuring a passport, moving through Ellis Island, and making a new life in America.
- An interactive timeline of legal and illegal immigration from 1607 to the present developed by ProCon.org.
- An innovative video game created by ICED ("I Can End Deportation") in partnership with various community-based organizations, high school students, and high school teachers and designed to spark dialog and create awareness about U.S. immigration policies on detention and deportation. Note: This game includes mature content and is extremely biased toward anti-deportation and increased opportunities for illegal aliens.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Lecture Slides: "Cooperative Learning, Writing History"
Lecture Slides: "Cooperative Learning, Writing History" (Dr. Christy Keeler)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
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