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Civil War Comics Camp

Middle school students research & draw original comics based on local Civil War era primary sources…

Posted byMarek6 September, 20167 December, 2021Posted inKeene, projectsTags:6th NH, 9th NH, cheshire county, civil war, Hardtacks, historical society, Keene, music, Wilcox1 Comment on Civil War Comics Camp

Sources for Newspapers (Guest Project Post)

“Drawing from the Past” workshop participant Doug McVicar sends along these valuable resources for finding primary source material in old newspaper archives:

Posted byMarek29 May, 201329 May, 2013Posted inguest artist, projectsTags:doug mcvicar, newspaper, researchLeave a comment on Sources for Newspapers (Guest Project Post)

Comics Project: Drawing from Town Histories

Published town histories provide an excellent starting point for drawing out local history stories.  They’re usually packed full of useful documents, tall tales, rumors, gossip, and intriguing leads. Here’s how to use them: 

Posted byMarek12 November, 201213 November, 2012Posted inprojects, sources1 Comment on Comics Project: Drawing from Town Histories

WANTED: Your Artwork

“LIVE FREE AND DRAW!” That’s the caption… YOU draw the picture!

Posted byMarek18 October, 201213 November, 2012Posted inprojects, Wanted: Your Artwork!3 Comments on WANTED: Your Artwork

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