Category Archives: Digital History

Digital History at the AHA

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

John Fea noted previously the two dozen plus sessions related to digital history at the next AHA.  The historians asked that our reading group look at some of these abstracts.  It took me about half an hour to get through … Continue reading →

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Computing and the Historical Imagination

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Our longest reading this week is William Thomas’ “Computing and the Historical Imagination,” which comes from the 2004 publication of a Companion to Digital Humanities.  Several things stood out to me in reading this.  First, the essay provides a useful … Continue reading →

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Readings for October 11 Meeting

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

The history department faculty decided to offer multiple shorter pieces that we think will provide ground for good discussion. 1. We’ll start with a reading from the now “classic” Companion to Digital Humanities: William G. Thomas’ “Computing and the Historical … Continue reading →

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Local History Projects

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

A few projects that  are providing access to records in local history. North Carolina Echo  Digital Durham Project

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2009 AHA Articles on Digital History

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

  Some articles on digital history that are worth considering from the American Historical Association website: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age AHA establishes technological advisory committee Digital History at GMU Digital Durham project

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