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The underground railroad / A & E Television Networks.

Summary:

From the container. The long path from slavery to freedom was both symbolic and horribly real -- nowhere more so than along the Underground Railroad. Through historical documents, the compelling words of descendants and scholars, and the rich music of the period, learn about the risk takers who put their lives on the line for freedom. Primary sources include: Writings by abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison and ex-slave Frederick Douglass.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 CD-ROM (interactive lesson plan).
  • Publisher: [New York, NY] : A & E Television Networks, 2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from disc label.
This package contains a full-length "The History Channel" documentary on DVD(s) and a lesson plan on a CD-ROM that includes: short video segments that bring history topics alive, primary source documents in an easy-to-print format, a map and other visual aids, discussion and review questions, classroom activities, Internet links, and other resources. These materials correlate with national and state history standards.
Formatted Contents Note:
Save our history : underground railroad (1 hr., 30 min.) -- Biography : Frederick Douglass (ca. 45 min.) -- Interactive lesson plan (CD-ROM)
Participant or Performer Note:
Underground Railroad: Host, Alfre Woodard.
System Details Note:
DVD.
Subject: Underground Railroad.
Fugitive slaves > United States.
Genre: Educational television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Webb City Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Webb City Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Webb City Public Library Adult DVD 973.7 H 62 (Text) 38262300006373 Adult Videos Available -

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