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Lawson, V. Lonnie – 1978
The diverse histories of the public libraries in the towns of Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Flat River, and Leadwood (Missouri) are presented. Each library is examined individually from its inception through its first few years of existence. Emphasis is placed not only on the tasks undertaken by the newly formed libraries but also on the…
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Community Involvement, Community Support, Library Planning
Peer reviewedFlood, Pamela S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1994
The Maine studies program at a rural Maine middle school begins in the sixth grade and expands through the eighth grade. Students camp out, explore Maine's geography, and learn about themselves, their state's history, and the state's diverse populations. Two multischool programs, Exchanging Maine's Cultures and the Curriculum Integration…
Descriptors: Cartography, Community Support, Cultural Exchange, Differences
Beran, Janice A. – 1983
During the early decades of this century in rural Iowa, basketball for girls served to bring excitement and diversion in an otherwise bleak environment. It provided a chance for the girls to travel, occasionally to large cities. Playing basketball enhanced the girls' relationships with school peers and teachers and served to bring recognition and…
Descriptors: Basketball, Community Attitudes, Community Support, High Schools
Peer reviewedSchuler, Marilyn V. – French Review, 1987
Describes how community resources for French have been identified and utilized in Louisville, Kentucky, over a 10-year period. Those resources include the university, public libraries, art museums, planetariums, and local theatre. Organizations such as the Alliance Francaise, Amicale Francaise, and historical societies have provided additional…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Community Resources, Community Support, Cultural Centers
Peer reviewedLewis, Helen M. – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Recounts the experience of researching community history in Ivanhoe, Virginia, between 1987 and 1990. The Ivanhoe History Project involved community members in collecting photographs, memorabilia, and oral histories of their town. Subsequent published volumes won the W. D. Weatherford Award and inspired a quilt exhibit and a theatrical production.…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Support, Exhibits, Family History
Download full textMurrow, Casey, Ed. – 1977
Outstanding community based work now going on in Vermont schools is described in this booklet which also suggests ways to develop similar work in other communities. The term "Community Studies" is used to encompass a broad range of activities carried out with the local community as the focus of and location for students' work. The…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Career Exploration, Community Study, Community Support
