PathfindersPathfinders are guides created by librarians to help you get started with research. Several of mine have been selected by the state project, http://www.thepathfinderproject.org
For direct links to the PDF versions, for more information about the program, for links to Word version of the pathfinders, or more pathfinders by other people, click on the link above.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - This pathfinder focuses on the basic resources available to study Laura. It works in conjunction with the more advanced resources in Laura Ingalls Wilder Adult.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Adult - This pathfinder focuses on the more in-depth resources available on Laura. It works in conjunction with the more basic resources listed in Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary.
Kit Houses - This pathfinder will be useful in finding information about kit or catalog houses. Sears Houses seem to have the most information available, but other manufacturers, including Montgomery Ward’s Wardway Homes also are covered. I'd like to thank another kit house researcher Robyn Sager who looked over the pathfinder and made some suggestions.
One-Room Schools - This pathfinder will be useful in finding information about one-room schools. Also known as country schools or rural schools and, on government forms, one-teacher schools, this system was the backbone of education in this country for a long time and there are still high quality, active one-room schools. NOTE: There are many, many books and articles about a particular person’s memories or a particular school. I’ve focused on those with more general information.