In the next day or two, I'll be getting
some microfiche via ILL for an academic project. Ideally, I'd be able to digitize portions (50-100pp, probably) of them for future use in a way more efficient (and cheaper...) than printing out paper copies and scanning them. I have a Nikon D80 with a 50mm f/1.8 and a 105mm f/2.8 (I think) and a tripod, an iPad 3, a MacBook Pro, and a grad student budget. My campus has photocopiers that are also flatbed scanners; I'd be able to use one for an extended period of time if necessary. Any suggestions about the best ways to do this?
posted by naturalog
on Apr 25, 2013 -
9 answers
Graduating with an MS in May, an independent historical research project on my brain, and time. What should I do NOW while I'm still a student?
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posted by deludingmyself
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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Machine for recording research path, pre computer-age? Library books on a waterwheel device? Please point me to the right web page...
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posted by Speculatist
on Oct 13, 2012 -
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Did Eastern Bloc countries do on-the-ground historical research in the USA during the Cold War?
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posted by lstanley
on Sep 18, 2012 -
3 answers
History/Librarian Filter: Inspired by all the interesting London history coming out
here, I'd like to start researching my own backyard, but I have little idea where to begin. What resources are typically available if wanted to research an area (US)?
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posted by gofargogo
on Jul 27, 2012 -
8 answers
How to find out whether historic letters are of any interest to somebody researching the era?
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posted by acm
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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I'm doing some research on the nineteenth century in the U.S. and I've realized I need to understand the Civil War better. Can you help me?
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posted by colfax
on Jun 26, 2012 -
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I am graduating this weekend with a BA in History. I wrote a senior honors thesis and really loved the process of conducting research. Is there a way I can continue researching next year, while I'm not in school?
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posted by sockysocksock
on May 11, 2012 -
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I'm not an academic, not trained in the art of research, and I could use some guidance. I need advice on how to identify and track down sources for a multi-year exploration of a topic.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Dec 7, 2010 -
23 answers
I'm writing a term paper (15 pages) in my American History class on the computer and its influence on America history. Topics of focus?
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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Librarians, art historians, art researchers and scholars: From the perspective of art historical periodicals research with the widest range of relevance for art studio and art history students and instructors, which is the better database,
Art Abstracts ~ or ~ Art and Architecture Complete?
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posted by xod
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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I'm suddenly fascinated with the history of the house I bought. Except I have no idea how to go about looking up the history of a house this old (1925, San Francisco, not one of the big, fancy neighborhoods, nothing notable ever happened on the street). Where do I start?
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posted by Gucky
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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Tell me about growing up in a small town in the 50s: I'm looking for books, articles, memoirs, interviews, etc that describe or detail growing up in a single industry town in American Rust Belt the late 50s. Ideally I'm looking for stories in places like Braddock or Centralia, mill or mine towns located in the Central Pennsylvania-ish area.
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posted by The Whelk
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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I'm preparing for a massive personal archiving/interviewing trip with my grandparents and need advice regarding many aspects of the project.
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posted by ikahime
on Aug 18, 2009 -
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I'm looking for significant, interesting, or unusual churches (for architectural, cultural and/or religious reasons) from around the world. More thoughts inside.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Jul 6, 2009 -
48 answers
Resources for information about field bindweed (
Convolvulus arvensis, perennial morning glory) other than how to kill it?
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posted by epersonae
on Jun 1, 2009 -
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Career-filter: Yes, yet another long question about "what can I do with myself?" In this case, what are the other (non-obvious) possibilities for someone working on a PhD in history, with interests in socio-economic issues?
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posted by jb
on May 10, 2009 -
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Can you please recommend some books on daily life, home life, and general society in the UK and the US in the 1840s - 1880s for me?
I already have
What Jane Austen Ate, and What Charles Dickens Knew and
An Elegant Madness. It doesn't have to be specifically on daily life- creative nonfiction like Larson's
The Devil in the White City or Johnson's
The Ghost Map are awesome, too.
posted by headspace
on Feb 16, 2009 -
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How is the
meaning of art and artefacts being altered by the methods we use to:
Experience,
Define and
Preserve them... In other words, in what ways have technologies been used to experience, re-define and/or preserve art and artifacts?
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posted by 0bvious
on Feb 5, 2008 -
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ResearchFilter Part 2: Some weeks ago, I asked about
theories of collaboration and received some excellent research suggestions. Now, I'm reworking my thesis proposal and would like to include some details about the history of corporation. Not critiques the modern corporate entity, but an overview of the origins of incorporation, bureaucracy, etc. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
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posted by aladfar
on Mar 9, 2007 -
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Where is good source of information about everyday life in New Orleans during the 1920s?
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posted by thivaia
on Jan 25, 2007 -
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I am looking for well regarded books/scholarly papers about writing. Most specifically in the areas of Nonfiction (the essay style of article writing) and Children's Fiction (for a young adult audience).
Any tips? Go as far and broad as you can. I'll be off to the British library tomorrow, so the sky is the limit.
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posted by 0bvious
on Jan 9, 2007 -
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I am looking for a resource, preferably online, that will give me historical real estate sales data for a particular city. Ideally I would like to see the average sales price by month from the year 1974 until the present. Any ideas?
posted by tirebouchon
on Dec 18, 2004 -
5 answers
Military Historians or Resident Librarians: lend me your ear!! Actually, I'm just looking for some pointers on digging up information. [MI]
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posted by smcniven
on Nov 12, 2004 -
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