How to Research: Historical Events

Schedule

Fri Jul 10 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Mechanics' Institute | San Francisco, CA

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Learn how to use resources like the California Digital Library and California Digital Newspaper Collection to research historical events.
About this Event

Learn how to use resources like the California Digital Library and California Digital Newspaper Collection to research historical events like the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. Members will be shown the steps involved in researching any historical event they may wish to explore. All levels of research experience welcome, please bring your questions!

About the Speaker

Margot Johnson was an intern at the Mechanics' Institute and is currently working on her Masters of Library and Information Sciences and a Certificate in Digital Asset Management from San Jose State University. She has a BA from Bryn Mawr College.

Location: Library Classroom A

Members: Free, Public: $5

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Mechanics' Institute, 3rd Floor Library Classroom A/B, San Francisco, United States

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