Unit 2: Into the Archives
Duration of Days: 20
Archival etiquette (how to handle delicate materials).
How to navigate specialized databases like Digital CT and the Connecticut State Library archives.
How to use a city directory to track a historical figure’s residence and occupation over time.
Conduct on-site research at the Meriden Historical Society and the CT State Library.
Interview local historians or descendants of notable Meriden families (if available).
Select their "Hall of Fame" candidate based on initial findings.
The Preliminary Bibliography: A formal list of at least 8 sources. This isn't just a list; they must include a "Finding Aid" note explaining how they located each source (e.g., "Found in Box 4, Series B of the MHS Industrial Collection").
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meriden Historical Society Research Center | 5 |
| 2 | The State View | 5 |
| 3 | Selecting the Subject | 5 |
| 4 | Preliminary Bibliography | 5 |