Adrian and Owen learn lessons in patience at National Competition NHD, described in their Thank You note to the Historical League. Words of gratitude from National History Day students are appreciated. Historical League believes in the NHDAZ program, giving over $15,000 this year.
Historical League Blog
published by the Historical League, Inc.
2018
Volume I 2007 Regional winner of the Tabasco Community Cookbook award
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Thank you note from NHD students Adrian Piel and Owen Yin
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Thank you note from NHD student Logan Figa
Logan Figa describes the hurdles she faced with her exhibit. Words of gratitude from National History Day students are appreciated. Historical League believes in the NHDAZ program, giving over $15,000 this year.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Thank you note from NHD student Ruhi Rane "Pins, Needles, and Responsibilities"
Words of gratitude from National History Day students are appreciated. Historical League believes in the NHDAZ program, giving over $15,000 this year.
My name is Ruhi Rane and I competed in the Exhibit category with my project titled “Pins, Needles, and Responsibilities: The ILGWU and the Fight for Labor Rights”.
I sincerely appreciate the help provided towards the costs of traveling to Maryland to compete in the national competition.
Participating in NHD regionals, state and then National competition was a very rewarding experience, which I am truly grateful for.
The most rewarding part of National History Day was getting to share my project with people and seeing how interested they were in learning about garment workers’ struggles.
The most stressful part was the interview, but I practiced a lot and it really helped! I learned how important it is to speak up for what’s right and how to dig deep into research to tell a powerful story.
Thank you for an awesome experience!
-Ruhi
Thursday, June 26, 2025
National History Day student Brad Wu also winner in National Science & Engineering Fair
You ROCK - Brad Wu! He took first place in documentary at the finals National History Day in College Park, Maryland!!
Now he has won third place in biomedical engineering at the National Science and Engineering Fair.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
New website in progress for Historical League
So much work has gone into creating a new, faster, more detailed, user friendly Historical League website. Thanks to Mary Perona and her team for making this happen. Zoom calls were one of the many times her team has met to discuss the changes and updates.
From Historymakers events, Become a Member, Mission Statement, Volunteer, Donate, Contact, and Membership Connections, Mary has spent time making sure we are able to put our best face forward, better ways to function as a non-profit, attract new people, support the Arizona Historical Society and promote our events. All this plus great photos on a computer or cell phone.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Juneteenth Celebration at AZHC
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Researcher for Black Women & WWII: The 6668th Postal Directory with Katie Tovar |
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Katie Tovar, Sharron McKinney, Jolynn Clarke, Anne Lupica |
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Katie Tovar, Anne Lupica, Chris Hackett |
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Zona Lorig, Josie Pete, Katie Tovar |
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Katie Tovar, Sharron McKinney, Pat Faur, Chris Hackett |
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Susan Dale |
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Richard "Dick" Snell 1930-2025
Richard "Dick" Snell 1930-2025
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Richard "Dick" Snell, one of our 2008 Arizona Historymakers.
His life and legacy are documented in video and oral history at
https://historicalleague.org/projects/richard-dick-snell/
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
https://www.azcentral.com/obituaries/pazs1206684
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Alice "Dinky" and Richard "Dick" Snell in 2008 |
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Snell & Wilmer |