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Sources of U.S. Information for Teachers in the U.K.
News for Teachers from the U.S. Embassy, London.
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Please note: none of the institutions listed below are equipped to respond to enquiries from school
children. Please do not encourage students to contact them directly
American Studies Resources Centre
American Studies Resources Centre
Aldham Robarts Centre, Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5UZ
phone/fax: [44] (0)151 2313241
email: info@americansc.org.uk
web: http://www.americansc.org.uk/
The Centre holds a substantial collection of audio-visual materials which are issued on loan to schools
and colleges, and has class sets of various Department of State International Information Programs
publications. A catalog listing these materials is available. The Centre also organizes study days,
conferences and workshops.
British Association for American Studies
British Association for American Studies
web: http://www.baas.ac.uk/
The British Association for American Studies was founded in 1955. It exists to promote, support and encourage the study of the United States in the Universities, Colleges and Schools of the United Kingdom, and by independent scholars.
American Museum in Britain
American Museum in Britain
Claverton Manor, nr. Bath BA2 7BD
phone: [44] (0)1225 460503; fax: [44] (0)1225 469160.
email: info@americanmuseum.org
web: http://www.americanmuseum.org/
An excellent collection of early American furniture and crafts displayed in a series of rooms
completely furnished in
period style, together with exhibits relating to Native Americans, the West, maritime history, and
other aspects of
American history. There are various special exhibitions and events throughout the year. Caters for
school parties
- contact the Education Department, phone: [44] (0)1225-823019.
A reference library of American history and the decorative arts is available to the public by appointment, phone: [44] (0)1225 823016
Written enquiries from school children are welcome at the above postal and email addresses.
The Eccles Centre for American Studies
The Eccles Centre for American Studies
British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
phone: [44](0)20 7412 7757; fax [44](0)20 7412 7792
email: philip.davies@bl.uk or jean.petrovic@bl.uk
web: http://www.bl.uk/eccles
The Centre has two broad aims: to promote the Library's North American materials, and to support American Studies in schools and universities.
English Speaking Union
English Speaking Union
37 Charles Street, London W1X 8AB
phone: [44](0)20 7493 3328, fax: [44](0)20 7495 6108
email: esu@esu.org
library email: library@esu.org
web: http://www.esu.org
The Page Memorial Library of the English Speaking Union produces a number of reading lists on
topics such as Native Americans, The Vietnam War 1961-1975 and John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy Family. Books may be borrowed by ESU members or by schools.
Horniman Museum
Horniman Museum
London Road, London SE23 3PQ
phone: [44] (0)20 8699 1872, fax: [44] (0)20 8291 5506
email: enquiry@horniman.demon.co.uk
web: http://www.horniman.ac.uk
Maintains a permanent exhibition on Native Americans.
John Judkyn Memorial
John Judkyn Memorial
American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
phone: [44] (0)1225 444278
email: jjm@americanmuseum.org
web: http://www.americanmuseum.org/default.cfm/loadindex.214/sublevel.244
A collection of circulating exhibits and easily transportable loan "kits" on American subjects available
to schools. Each "kit" contains original objects, accompanied by extensive notes.
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AA
phone: [44] (0)151 207 0001, fax: [44] (0)151 478 4590
web: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/
An imaginative exhibition vividly recreates the experiences of emigrants to the United States and
elsewhere. There is an extensive program of teachers' courses and study sessions. Details are available from the Education Department, [44] (0)151 478-4441
Department of State, Office of International Information Programs
http://www.america.gov
The U.S. Department of State's Office of International Information Programs' web site is designed to assist both the general interest user who wishes to know more about the politics,
culture, history or geography of the United States, and the more scholarly researcher who is perhaps seeking the latest administration statement on a particular aspect of foreign or economic policy. The site combines material produced by the Office of International Information Programs with pointers to related U.S. Government resources elsewhere on the
Internet.
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