How is the memory site funded? Administered?
What individuals or groups advocated for its creation? Why?
Were/are there any controversies surrounding the museum/monument, its history, or its exhibits?
Include at least one paragraph that comments on the historical context of its founding. Be sure to include dates when describing its history.
Describe some of the major and relevant political, cultural, social, economic, etc. issues of the time. In what ways was the museum/monument a product of its time?
Include a description and analysis of its website. [What content is available on the website? Who creates the content? Who is the intended audience? How is the content presented? What are the website’s strengths and weaknesses?]
Cite AT LEAST five more monographs or articles in your final paper. Don't forget to cite the website, too.
Background sources will help you understand broader context and to find out in general terms what is known about your topic. You will almost always need these kinds of sources to:
Types of background sources include:
For this particular paper, you will be using background sources for foundational knowledge about your memorial or museum. Background sources will likely not provide all of the information you need for this section of your paper, however. You will also need to read some scholarly sources to answer many of these questions.
Here are some sources that will help you find background information. Use it to find answers to some of your questions - and to ask deeper, more interesting questions that will guide your research.