THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT CHICAGO 2010-2011 TEACHER WORKSHOPS

Archives:7358 - Introduction to Research & Resources at the National Archives We invite you to discover the resources of your Saturday, October 9: 9:00 AM – Noon local National Archives branch and explore ways to enrich your social studies lessons and increase Discover the resources of the National Archives your historical understanding. including the new DocsTeach web site! This workshop will provide guidance into conducting research at the National Archives at Chicago. Techniques will be shared to help you locate materials for classroom use on-site and online.

Crime of the „20s through Court Records American Indians of the Great Lakes

Saturday, November 13: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Saturday, December 11: 10:00 AM – Noon

Culture clashes of the „20s can be seen in the “noble Enrich your students‟ understanding of the experiment” of Prohibition. This workshop will relationship between American Indians and the highlight the underside of Prohibition through U.S. federal government during the twentieth century. District Court records. From the infamous Al Capone From American Indian boarding schools to post-WWII to the pedestrian, bootlegging police officer turned urban relocation of Indians and other government Leavenworth jailbird, we will examine cases and assimilation efforts, this workshop will provide an documents that can be used to help build your entrée into the Great Lakes American Indians. students‟ time period insights and literacy skill set.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen “Keep „em Shooting”: Activities of the World War II Midwest Home Front

Saturday, January 8: 10:00 AM – Noon Saturday, March 12: 10:00 AM – Noon

Explore the history of U.S. citizenship through Investigate the story of WWII mobilization and National Archives documents. We will review early production efforts. From files demonstrating closed 20th century declaration of intentions and gate practices and the activities of the Fair naturalization petitions, Chinese Exclusion Act case Employment Practices Commission to ordnance plant files, and other records relating to citizenship, propaganda pieces to celebrity draft cards, this including female repatriation documents (after workshop will feature documents that highlight various citizenship lost due to marriage). Curriculum aspects of the WWII Midwest home front, as well as connections and ideas for classroom use will also be curricular components. shared.

Each workshop offers CPDUs, is free to teachers, and will be held at our facility near Ford City Mall and Midway Airport, 7358 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Reserve your spot today!

To register send the information below to Kris Maldre, Education Specialist, at least one week prior to the workshop. Upon receipt we will confirm workshop registration via e-mail.

Name:______School: ______Preferred Mailing Address: ______City, State, Zip code: ______E-mail: ______Phone: ______

I would like to attend (please check appropriately):  Archives 7358: 10/9/10  Crime of the „20s: 11/13/10  American Indians: 12/11/10  Citizenship Records: 01/08/11  WWII Home Front: 03/12/11

Fax: 773-948-9050 E-mail: [email protected] or “Snail-mail”: National Archives @ Chicago, 7358 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629

Please note we can travel to you. Each workshop listed can also be tailored for in-service days and department meetings. If you have questions, desire further information or are interested in scheduling an in- service presentation, please contact Kris at 773-948-9010 or via e-mail: [email protected].

DISCOVER. EXPLORE. INVESTIGATE. The Stories of History “just around the corner” at the National Archives @ Chicago

Photo Credit L to R: RG 156, 2010 Teachers, RG 85, RG 21, RG 156.