Our topics guide is an ever-growing compilation of possible History Day topics about Chicago history or about topics that are represented in Chicago-area research institutions. Our guide is by no means extensive, though we hope to highlight many important, under-studied areas of history and less common History Day topics.
In each topic entry you will find:
In each topic entry you will find:
- Tags noting the area(s) of history this topic represents
- Any notes or warnings on the accessibility of research material
- A brief summary of the topic
- Links to secondary sources to get you started
- Links to primary sources to get you started
Is there a topic that you think fits particularly well with this year's NHD theme? Are there primary sources on this topic in Chicagoland collections? Send us your idea below! Please include as much information as you can, including relevant names, dates, and where students will be able to find archival material on this subject.