Documenting Her Story: A Student Project Utilizing Biographical Research Methods

Authors

Bethany Fiechter, DePauw UniversityFollow
Sarah B. Rowley, DePauw UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

5-2025

Abstract

The mission of the U.S. Women’s History, 1890-Present Biography Project is to aid the DePauw University Archives and Special Collections by having students in collaborating history courses create detailed, accurate biographical notes within finding aids. They learn firsthand how to conduct archival research using primary and secondary sources. Importantly, their research is added to the finding aid for posterity and their work is credited to them.

Recommended Citation

Fiechter, Bethany & Rowley, Sarah B. "Documenting Her Story: A Student Project Utilizing Biographical Research Methods" Kenyon College "What Works" Conference, Virtual, May 2025.