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Mausoleum wall in Guanajuato, Mexico: Hundreds of square cemetery plots dot a wall. Many of the squares contain flowers and other momentos. Guanajuato has a large and celebrated panteón, or mausoleum, for the internment of the city's dead. The composition of the soil in Guanajuato promotes natural...; Format: image/photograph

Mrs. Naguchi and two children, Manzanar Relocation Center: Format: image/photograph

And justice for all: The Trail of Tears, Mexican deportation, and Japanese internment: Many textbooks mention the Trail of Tears, but fail to mention that this early displacement of an ethnic minority is only the one of many legally-sanctioned forced relocations. This lesson will address the displacement of American Indians through the Trail of Tears, the forced deportation of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression, and the internment of Japanese American citizens during WWII.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies); By Patricia Camp.

American History: This selection of American history resources found on LEARN NC takes students from the very infancy of our country to modern times.; Format: bibliography/help

Two adult mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico: Two mummified adult corpses are propped up against a wall. These corpses are on display at the Guanajuato panteón, or mausoleum. The composition of the soil in Guanajuato promotes natural mummification of the corpses interred in the panteón. The city charges...; Format: image/photograph

Child mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico: Two mummified corpses of young children are on display. The one on the left is attired in a wool sweater, while the one of the right is wearing a silk dress. These corpses are on display at the Guanajuato panteón, or mausoleum. The composition of the soil...; Format: image/photograph

The remnants of an old spa in Hot Springs, NC: These are the remnants of an old spa in Hot Springs, North Carolina. In the late 1700s, Hot Springs, then known as Warm Springs, became a popular destination for travelers during the American Revolution. A tavern was established there and was later the site...; Format: image/photograph

The Learning Page: Community Center: In American Memory: North Carolina educator's guide, page 8; This installment of the American Memory Guide explores the Learning Page's Community Center, highlighting features of particular interest to teachers.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Comics in the classroom: Graphic novels aren't just “literature lite”: they're a genre you can use to explore philosophy, history, human interactions, visual literacy, and more with soon-to-be adults in a high school English class.; Format: article; By Ross White.

Reading photographs: A picture is worth a thousand words — but which words? Questions can help students decode, interpret, and understand photographs thoughtfully and meaningfully.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault and David Walbert.

Resources on the web

Ansel Adams’s Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar: Contains photographs taken during World War II by noted photographer Ansel Adams documenting life at the Manzanar War Relocation Center, a Japanese American internment camp, in California (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Library of Congress

Japanese American Relocation Digital Archives: This digital archive brings together the collections of 8 different California depositories which document the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: California Digital Library

University of Washington Japanese American Exhibit and Access Project: A website about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The site contains a virtual exhibit focusing on the Puyallup assembly center, an exhibit on Camp Harmony, enhanced access to archival guides, information on Japanese Canadian internment,... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: University of Washington

A More Perfect Union - Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution: Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute this website covers the historical period of Japanese Americans during World War II. The rich content is broad in scope and enhanced with images, interactive features, music, and audio narratives. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of American history