by Cathy Hanson | Mar 17, 2020 | HAS, Research Tips
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have, and utilize, a library card. My local public library closed at 5:00 this evening. I am a huge fan of public libraries and have great respect for all who make libraries such a welcoming place for our entire community, so I...
by Cathy Hanson | Nov 26, 2019 | HAS, Research Tips, Stories
I am a big fan of collaborative history projects that involve the general public. People are more interested in things when they have played some part in the project, and when they are more interested they tend to spread the word. One of the podcasts I listen to...
by Cathy Hanson | Oct 22, 2019 | HAS, Research Tips
Last week I recommended Ben Franklin’s World, one of the history podcasts that I listen to regularly. This week I want to talk about another history podcast, In the Past Lane: The Podcast About History and Why It Matters. This podcast is hosted by Edward T. O’Donnell,...
by Cathy Hanson | Oct 15, 2019 | HAS, Research Tips
I listen wide variety of podcasts. I listen in the car and on walks, and since I don’t have a TV, I listen when I’m cooking, cleaning, or just hanging around the house. Podcasts are a great way to learn new stuff! One of the history podcasts that I listen to is Ben...
by Cathy Hanson | Jan 18, 2018 | HAS, Research Tips, Stories
I believe that diverse world events are more interconnected and complex than we realize on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes those interconnections are best seen through the lens of history. I recently read an academic article, “Women at Work: Innkeeping in the Highlands...
by Cathy Hanson | Sep 26, 2017 | HAS, Research Tips, Stories
Although I am happy that modern technology allows us access to news almost immediately, I enjoy looking at the first newspaper reports of historical events. I like to see how much we learned after the initial reports as well as how the public’s attitudes towards...