HOW TO RESEARCH :

This section is set up to guide you through some of the main historical research categories. Because there are so many variables and types of research questions, the outlines provided here are just to get you to start thinking about your topic and what types of sources you might be able to use. Where appropriate additional websites are listed to provide additional guidance and ideas. People • Learn about the different sources and techniques that will help you track down an individual. Women • Discover how to examine primary sources a bit differently to find clues about your female ancestor’s hard-to-find past. Material Culture (Objects) • Learn more about how to research an object, think about material culture as a valuable source, and how to use artifacts in your historical analysis. Buildings and Houses • Uncover what primary sources to look for and how use them to research your home or a building in your community . Revisit this section periodically since more categories will gradually be added.