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World War II

Final report: Exploring the World War II home front with an NCPH working group

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What do cherry blossoms and nuclear reactors have in common? They were among the many topics discussed by the National Council on Public History (NCPH) World War II Home Front Working Group, a three-year collaboration between NCPH and the National Park Service (NPS) that brought together practitioners and scholars working on World War II home front history to make connections and learn from each other. Read More

History in handwriting: family archives in public history

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In the depths of unexplored historical niches, historians often find information scarce in public records and archives, leading them to underutilized family and personal collections. Approaching research from such a personal angle has many benefits, but it’s also important to consider the logistics and ethics of utilizing personal and family records for research. Read More