History Day

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Discover the history and function of the highest court in the state.

From the Library of Congress. Collection of U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates for the early years of the U.S.A. Detailed description available on their website

Library of Congress (LOC): "Contains 277 documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. Items include extracts of the journals of Congress, resolutions, proclamations, committee reports, treaties, and early printed versions of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Most broadsides are one page in length; others range from 1 to 28 pages. A number of these items contain manuscript annotations not recorded elsewhere that offer insight into the delicate process of creating consensus. In many cases, multiple copies bearing manuscript annotations are available to compare and contrast. "

Lists databases (subscription and free) available through the Connecticut State Library (CSL). Some subscription databases have remote access which require a card from CSL.

Portal Federal Courts eductional resources that include activities, landmark U.S. Supreme Courts cases and more.

U.S. Federal Courts Educational Resources, highlighting court cases related to African American History.

Library of Congress (LOC) list of topics for research guide for Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
CT State Library's newspaper collection may also include articles on this topic.

GovInfo digital collection.
Many items will be in the CT State Library collection.

Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) research guide: "Creado por GPO en nombre de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico.(Created by GPO on behalf of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico.)"

Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) research guide: "Guides created about subjects related to Constitution Day"