Instructional Videos - Using Documents in the Classroom

Pedro Juan Hernández from the Center for Puerto Rican Studies describes the purpose of an archive and how researchers may access archival materials. (3 minutes)
"What is an Archive?" is also available in Spanish

Finding Primary Sources

Keith Swaney, archivist at the New York State Archives, discusses where to find historical documents for classroom use.

Finding Historical Records in a County Clerk's Office (9 minutes)

Finding Historical Records in a Town Clerk's Office (8 minutes)

Finding Historical Records in a History Organization (8 minutes)

Teaching with Primary Sources

Dr. Kristi Fragnoli, Professor at The College of St. Rose, demonstrates creative ways to use primary sources in the classroom.

Introduction (4 minutes)
Dr. Fragnoli's introduction is also available in Spanish

Teaching with Audio (12 minutes)

Teaching with Broadsides (5 minutes)

Teaching with Census Records (5 minutes)

Teaching with Maps (13 minutes)

Teaching with Objects (5 minutes)

Teaching with Photographs (5 minutes)

Teaching with Political Cartoons (6 minutes)

Teaching with Video (12 minutes)

Teaching with Written Documents (5 minutes)