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History Research

Faculty teach both HS 390 History Lab and HS 490 Junior-Senior seminar which provides students with concepts and skills of critical thinking and their application in the analysis and interpretation of primary sources found in archives. These courses are offered every semester.

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	Magnaghi in Documentary Public broadcasting WNMU-TV recently aired a new documentary, The U.P. Recalls the War. History professor Russell Magnaghi was interviewed for the production. He discussed victory gardens, German POW camps in the U.P. and the soldiers on skis from the 10th Mountain Division. The documentary also included interviews of Upper Peninsula residents sharing images and stories from the battlefields of Europe to U.P. towns during World War II.
	Need Tutoring? Northern's All-Campus Tutoring Center offers students free academic support in a variety of subjects, including history. One-on-one tutoring and assistance on a walk-in-basis are also available. More information

Horizons
The recent issue of Horizons, NMU's alumni magazine, featured Northern alums who have history-related careers. Read issue

Horizons

Horizons cover The recent issue of Horizons, NMU's alumni magazine, featured Northern alums who have history-related careers.
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Oral History Archives
Individuals interested in accessing the NMU and Regional Oral History Collection can visit NMU Archives, located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center. History professor Russell Magnaghi and Northern’s Audio-Visual Department created the collection, which contains numerous interviews documenting the history of NMU and the central Upper Peninsula. The Northern audio collection consists of faculty, staff, alumni and student life interviews. It also contains historical interviews concerning the university and the former J.D. Pierce School. The U.P. oral history collection includes tapes of interviews pertaining to the Ishpeming Ski Hall of Fame, iron mining, local celebrations and events.

Oral History Archives

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Individuals interested in accessing the NMU and Regional Oral History Collection can visit NMU Archives, located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center. History professor Russell Magnaghi and Northern’s Audio-Visual Department created the collection, which contains numerous interviews documenting the history of NMU and the central Upper Peninsula. The Northern audio collection consists of faculty, staff, alumni and student life interviews. It also contains historical interviews concerning the university and the former J.D. Pierce School. The U.P. oral history collection includes tapes of interviews pertaining to the Ishpeming Ski Hall of Fame, iron mining, local celebrations and events.

Holocaust Collection
The Holocaust Collection of the NMU Olson Library consists of books, journals, audio-visual materials and documents relating to the Holocaust. The aim of the collection is to provide people with a record of information about the Holocaust and to promote awareness and understanding of the event and its significance for all humanity. View collection

Holocaust Collection

Holocaust

The Holocaust Collection of the NMU Olson Library consists of books, journals, audio-visual materials and documents relating to the Holocaust. The aim of the collection is to provide people with a record of information about the Holocaust and to promote awareness and understanding of the event and its significance for all humanity. View collection