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Historical Research

Taxonomy Code: TR-8000.3000

Programs that conduct research which analyzes and interprets the past using a wide variety of sources which may include government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films and unpublished documents such as personal diaries and letters. Historians usually specialize in a country or region, a particular period, or a particular field such as social, intellectual, cultural, political or diplomatic history. Some may collect detailed information about individuals while others help study and preserve archival materials, artifacts and historic buildings and sites.

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History Museums (TA-5500.3000)

Oral History Programs (TA-3000.5900)

Local History Programs (TA-3000.4500)

Historic Preservation (TA-2800)

History Clubs/Societies (PS-8200.3100-250)

Historic Places (PL-7600.3000)

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