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Civil War Resources at Memphis Public Library

Discover a wide range of resources available at Memphis Public Library to research and enhance your understanding of the Civil War. From encyclopedias and search aids to books and online databases, this pathfinder provides a starting point for your research.

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Civil War Resources at Memphis Public Library

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  1. Civil War Pathfinder Brenda Young University of Memphis November 23, 2008

  2. Pathfinder Scope The purpose of this pathfinder is to introduce various resources that are available at the Memphis Public Library about the Civil War. The types of materials useful in research are described along with examples. This pathfinder is not a complete listing of all the available resources but is intended as a starting point to begin research and assist students in locating additional resources that will enhance their understanding of the Civil War.

  3. Introductory Material • Encyclopedias provide general information on a subject and gives additional sources that allow you to do further research. The following encyclopedia provided a detailed account of the Civil War.

  4. Guelzo, A. ( 2006). Civil War, American. (1861-1865). In World Book (Vol. 4, pp. 614-635). Chicago: World Book. (Ref 031v.4) This article details the causes of the war and describes how the states lined up for it, also the building of the armed forces and the battles that ensued between the Union and Confederate Army. I chose this article because it is supplemented with illustrations, maps and charts. An outline of the article, study aid questions and additional resources are located at the end of the article.

  5. Key Resources at a Glance • This section lists core resources that anyone researching the Civil War topic should be aware of. Subject encyclopedias are used in this section because they provide a comprehensive source of information. Each encyclopedia presents people, places and points of importance of the Civil War.

  6. Bolotin, N. (2002). Civil War A to Z: A youngreaders guide to over 100 people, places, andpoints of importance. New York: Dutton Children’s Books. (Memphis Public Library Call Number- 973.703 B693C) This book was chosen because it is filled with historical information designed for intermediate students. It can be used as a browsing guide to peek interest or as an introduction to the Civil War.

  7. Clinton, C. (1999). Scholastic Encyclopediaof the Civil War. New York: Scholastic. (Memphis Public Library Call Number-973.703 C614S) This book traces the course of the Civil War, year by year, using profiles of important people, eyewitness accounts and period art. [Booklist]

  8. Search Aids • There are a variety of search aids that can help you locate materials on the Civil War. The search aids used in this pathfinder are search terms, subject heading, call number, indexes and library catalogs.

  9. Subject Headings Subject headings are needed when searching the online card catalog because specific terms must be used. The subject heading for the Civil War is located below. • United States-History-Civil War, 1861-1865

  10. Indexes • Indexes allow you to locate magazine articles on the Civil War. To find materials relating to the Civil War you can use the search terms listed above. The two indexes listed below were chosen because they contain reference works that are appropriate for intermediate students.

  11. Indexes Student Resource-Gold This database contains reference works, biographies, essays, overview and periodical articles from science, history and biography resources. It has a variety of media- maps, photos, audio and video. KidsInfoBits This database is designed for beginning researches from Kindergarten through Fifth grade. It features age appropriate graphics and allows the user to narrow the topic by using a subject-based topic tree. It covers geography, current events, the arts, science health, history and more. Student Resource Gold and KidsInfoBits can be accessed through the Memphis Public Library http://www.memphislibrary.org/

  12. Search Terms Search terms are terms you might use as you search the internet or online computer resources. The terms listed below are a good starting point. • Civil War • Confederate Army • Union Army

  13. Call Number • The call number is needed to find materials in the library on the Civil War. The Dewey Decimal system call numbers are used at the Memphis Public Library. The call number for the Civil War is listed below. • Dewey Decimal Call Number- 973.7

  14. Library Catalogs • Memphis Public Library catalog will list the materials that are available in the library on the Civil War. Start by using the subject heading listed in the “Subject Heading” section. Memphis Public Library http://www.memphislibrary.org/

  15. Resources • This section contains information on books, non print resources and internet resources that will assist the user in locating the best available resources.

  16. Books Arnold, J. & Wiener, R. (2002). This unhappy country:The turn of the Civil War, 1863.Minneapolis: Lerner Publications. (Memphis Public Library Call Number-973.734 A 7560) The defeat of Lee at Gettysburg in July 1863 coupled with Grant’s victory in the heavily protected city of Vicksburg that same month were two of the most important events of the war.[Lerner Books] I chose this book because it provides a clear cut explanation of the events and has charts/graphics/diagrams and sidebars on several key people.

  17. Delia, R. (1990). A nation torn: The story of how the Civil War began. New York: Lodestar Books.(Memphis Public Library Call Number-973.711 R 263n) Provides an introduction to the events that led up to America’s Civil War. Ray successfully puts the confusing events of 1860-1861 into clear focus by using primary-sources material and adding a human perspective. She covers the cause of the war in a language and tone appropriate for children. [School Library Journal] I chose this book because it provides a clear understanding of the events prior to the war and contains a bibliography that can be helpful for further research.

  18. McPherson, J. (2002). Fields of fury: The American Civil War. New York: Atheneum Books for Children. (Memphis Public Library Call Number-973.7M172fi) The author summarizes the major facts and brings to life the conflict’s from the commanders in chief to the soldiers on the front lines. Along with accounts of principal battles are discussions of other important issues and the effects of reconstruction.[School Library Journal] This book is significant because it provides eyewitness accounts from all sides of the conflict, many from kids. This allows them to make a connection to the characters in the book.

  19. Dolan, E. (1997). The American Civil War. Brookfield, Ct.: Millbrook Press. (Memphis Public Library Call Number 973.7 D659am) Readers are given a well balanced and readable account of the Civil War. Beginning with the first shot at Fort Sumter and pausing once and while to fill in preceding events and social history. [School Library Journal] The novel contains sidebar topics such as slavery and women in war, which provides the reader an opportunity to reflect on history.

  20. Wisler, G. & Wiener, R. ( 2001). When Johnny went marching: Young Americans fight the Civil War. New York: HarperCollins.( Memphis Public Library Call Number-973.70835 W814w) The author presents the experiences of Many young men and woman who were involved in the conflict. Some chapters focus on a single individual such as a confederate spy.[Booklist] The stories themselves are varied and interesting and some individual chapters would lend themselves to read aloud in the classroom because this book has a personal approach to the war it compliments the other books used in this section.

  21. Non Print Resources • Using non print resources can enhance the learning experience by providing a background to new facts or information or connecting a medium to an abstract concept.

  22. Eagle Media Productions.(2003).. Great commanders of the civil war: Jackson, Lee and Chamberlain[United States]:Eagle Productions. ( Memphis Public Library Call Number -973.742092 G786) This documentary about three generals who played pivotal roles in the Civil War, includes historic recreations, contemporary images and photographs, commentary and analysis about these men, and extracts from letters, diaries and memoirs.[New York Times Review] I chose this documentary for its biographical nature and the role these men played in the war.

  23. Bussler,,M., Bussler, M.L., Kincaid, D., & Singer, G. (2001).Civil War minutes. Pittsburg, PA: Inecon. (Memphis Public Library Call Number 973.78 C582) Experience the Civil War in twenty 4-8 minutes segments featuring never before seen photographs, artifacts and hundreds of rare painting and engravings. Learn about the lives through their handwritten letters home and find out what it was like. [OCLC] I chose this video because of the never before seen footage and the shortness of the segments. I believe the rarity of what is being featured would hold the viewer’s attention well.

  24. Internet Resources • Internet resources can be used to explore broad topics or to narrow the focus of a topic. This section provides two examples of child friendly websites related to the Civil War that support instruction. These sites contain links about the Civil War and Reconstruction. It has informational links about the war including videos and to the U. S. Civil War Center. I chose it because it provides an extensive amount of resources dedicated to teaching students about the War. http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_CivilWar.shtml http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/

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