It’s already Friday again! I hope you enjoy this week’s historical highlights. From the University of Reading Special Collections: “Traces… Read more Historical Highlights #009
Month: October 2015
Favourite Things: October Edition
This month I’ll be linking up with Leigh Kramer on her monthly “What I’m Into” post (link-up opens Fri, Oct. 30).… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Three Picture Books for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is coming up in just over two weeks. Not only should we use this day to honour the… Read more Three Picture Books for Remembrance Day
Historical Highlights #008
Here are some history-related finds from around the web: I was excited to come across this short (18-minute) documentary, since… Read more Historical Highlights #008
Quiz: Words Lately Learned
I’ve been collecting words that are new to me, especially in books I’m reading (fiction, non-fiction, and even a picture… Read more Quiz: Words Lately Learned
Archivist Interview: Meet Gina Coady
The next installment in my series of archivist interviews introduces us to the world of municipal archives through a Q&A… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Gina Coady
Historical Highlights #007
This week’s historical highlights include manuscripts, museums, manuals, and more! An unexpected archival find: Mystery Photos Found in Time for… Read more Historical Highlights #007
Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
At this time of year I can’t resist featuring “A Vagabond Song” by Canadian poet Bliss Carman (1861-1929). There is… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
The Shifting Date of Canadian Thanksgiving
Last month while reading Mistress Pat by L.M. Montgomery (the sequel to Pat of Silver Bush), I came across a… Read more The Shifting Date of Canadian Thanksgiving
Historical Highlights #006
Before I launch into my list of history links, I want to share that a recipe I submitted to The… Read more Historical Highlights #006
Three Picture Books About Prairie History
This past summer I did some research on picture books that highlight Canadian history, and today I’m sharing three of… Read more Three Picture Books About Prairie History
Archivist Interview: Meet Michelle Goodridge
Today I am kicking off a new series of archivist interviews with the spotlight on Michelle Goodridge of the University… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Michelle Goodridge
Historical Highlights #005
I hope you find some interesting reading in the links below: Last week the Pope presented the Library of Congress… Read more Historical Highlights #005