History Day Blueprint

Hartford Circus Fire

Start with our main research guide:

FIRST look at the Guide from the History & Genealogy Unit (H&G).

Books on that guide as of creation of this page are not repeated here.

Newspapers

Use newspapers from the time, as well as later, to see how the events were reported.

Please be advised that some of these resources--particularly those created in previous eras--contain descriptions for ancestral, racial, ethnic, and gender identity that may be offensive or harmful to individuals investigating these records, and are considered inappropriate to use in modern times. The descriptions and treatment of historically marginalized groups, women, and animals may be upsetting. Also, please note that inclusion in this subject guide does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the views therein--we encourage investigators to use their own judgment when evaluating books, websites, articles, documents, and other resources.