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Tools for Document Analysis

These institutions provide comprehensive tools for working with primary sources, including primary source sets, lesson plans and professional development workshops.

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The National Archives provides tools and resources for using primary source documents in the classroom, including primary source sets, lesson plans and document analysis tools.

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The Library of Congress provides tools and resources for using primary source documents in the classroom, including primary source sets, lesson plans, document analysis tools and professional development resources.

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TPS-Barat Teaching Resource Blog

The Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program works with an educational consortium of schools, universities, libraries and foundations. Launched in 2004 and funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, TPS-Barat helps K-12 educators provide high-quality classroom instruction using primary sources.

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  • Primary Source Sets

    These primary source sets contain documents and photos arranged by topic that teachers can use in their lesson plans. Each set is accompanied by a teacher's guide containing historical context, teaching suggestions, and relevant NGSSS and Florida Standards.

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    Florida History Day is an annual statewide activity sponsored by the Museum of Florida History. These archival resources relate to this year's theme.

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Historical Records
Territorial Legislative Council Records, 1822-1845

Documenting Florida's legislature prior to statehood

Historical Records
State and County Officer Directories, 1868-1969

Lists of Florida's state and county officials either elected or appointed between 1868 and 1969.

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Guide to Military Records and the Wartime Experience
Guide to Military Records and the Wartime Experience

A guide to government records and manuscript collections relating to service members and the wartime experience.

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Dust Tracks

21 tracks from Hurston's time documenting African American culture for the WPA in 1930s Florida.

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History Day 2025

Resources for Florida History Day from the State Library and Archives of Florida.

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Florida Memory is a digital outreach program providing free online access to select archival records from collections housed in the State Library and Archives of Florida. Florida Memory digitizes materials that illuminate the state's history and culture.

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    For FY2024-25, the percentage of total costs for the Florida Memory program financed with federal money is 66%; the federal dollar amount to be spent on the program is $614,955. This program does not receive any non-governmental funding.

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