Videos
"Videos, in all formats, are a standard part of many academic library collections and are an integral part of
the teaching, research, and learning process." (Hoover)
[CanDCoins1]. (2016, January 3). Alexander Hamilton Biography. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqjUp6DjkGE. *
CanDCoins1 presents a brief but thorough summary of the life and works of Alexander Hamilton in this 6 minute YouTube video. Taken from a book series about Alexander Hamilton and replete with paintings and writings from the life of the founding father this short video is a great foundational biographical material.
*Closed captioning is available for this title
Review: This source is interesting because of its ties to currency. CanDCoins1 is a YouTuber focusing on American currency and since Hamilton is a part of our money they decided to create a biography. The information though is quality.
the teaching, research, and learning process." (Hoover)
[CanDCoins1]. (2016, January 3). Alexander Hamilton Biography. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqjUp6DjkGE. *
CanDCoins1 presents a brief but thorough summary of the life and works of Alexander Hamilton in this 6 minute YouTube video. Taken from a book series about Alexander Hamilton and replete with paintings and writings from the life of the founding father this short video is a great foundational biographical material.
*Closed captioning is available for this title
Review: This source is interesting because of its ties to currency. CanDCoins1 is a YouTuber focusing on American currency and since Hamilton is a part of our money they decided to create a biography. The information though is quality.
[CSPAN]. (2015, October 19). Alexander Hamilton and the Early Republic. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.c-span.org/video/?324179-1/alexander-hamilton-early-republic
Elizabeth Cobbs focuses on Hamilton's role in the creation of the federal government and his role in the development of our economy in this CSPAN lecture. She discusses how Hamilton is the most interesting man of the revolution and bursts through preconceptions and myths about his life. A great in-depth look at his time in governmental work. This lecture would be a great addition to any school project on Hamilton.
Review: Award winning historian Elizabeth Cobbs worked with CSPAN on their renowned lecture series "Lectures in History." She has written a book on Hamilton entitled the "Hamilton Affair" which received recognition from the historical community.
[CSPAN]. (2016, September 6). Alexander Hamilton's Legacy. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/CSPAN3_20160906_111000_Alexander_Hamiltons_Legacy
Richard Brookhiser, author of several biographies on Alexander Hamilton lectures about the legacy and life of the founding father. Starting from his childhood Brookhiser gives an in-depth lecture on how Hamilton became the legacy we know today. This lecture would be a great addition to any school project on Hamilton.
Review: Award winning historian Richard Brookhiser worked with CSPAN on their renowned lecture series "Lectures in History." He curated an exhibition entitled “Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America,” at the New-York Historical Society and received several medals as well as fellowships for his work in the historical community.
Elizabeth Cobbs focuses on Hamilton's role in the creation of the federal government and his role in the development of our economy in this CSPAN lecture. She discusses how Hamilton is the most interesting man of the revolution and bursts through preconceptions and myths about his life. A great in-depth look at his time in governmental work. This lecture would be a great addition to any school project on Hamilton.
Review: Award winning historian Elizabeth Cobbs worked with CSPAN on their renowned lecture series "Lectures in History." She has written a book on Hamilton entitled the "Hamilton Affair" which received recognition from the historical community.
[CSPAN]. (2016, September 6). Alexander Hamilton's Legacy. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/CSPAN3_20160906_111000_Alexander_Hamiltons_Legacy
Richard Brookhiser, author of several biographies on Alexander Hamilton lectures about the legacy and life of the founding father. Starting from his childhood Brookhiser gives an in-depth lecture on how Hamilton became the legacy we know today. This lecture would be a great addition to any school project on Hamilton.
Review: Award winning historian Richard Brookhiser worked with CSPAN on their renowned lecture series "Lectures in History." He curated an exhibition entitled “Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America,” at the New-York Historical Society and received several medals as well as fellowships for his work in the historical community.
Audio
"The listening experience can be stimulating, relaxing, and emotional. Whether getting lost in a symphony or crying at the ending of a good audiobook, sound can have a tremendous impact on our lives." (Lamb)
Keener, C. et al. (Editor). (2009, July 29). Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr [Audio podcast]. Retrieved
from http://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/alexander-hamilton-vs-aaron-burr.htm *
Candace Keener and Katie Lambert look into the famous duel that caused the death of Alexander Hamilton as well as his relationships with other great figures like Thomas Jefferson. Calling on other sources such as the PBS American Experience documentary Keener and Lambert create a wonderfully informal look at the life of one of our founding fathers. Fun and fast-paced this lecture series would be a great addition to any school projects on the subject.
*Transcript provided
Review: A spin-off of the well known educational web series HowStuffWorks, "Stuff you Missed in History Class" was nominated for a Webby award as well.
Onuf, P. et al. (Producer). (2016, June 10). Hamilton A History [Audio podcast]. Retrieved
from http://backstoryradio.org/shows/hamilton/
Onuf and others look back at the legacy of Hamilton and how it was remade by the popularity of renewed interest. They start with his birth in the West Indies and follow him through to his death taking an in-depth look at how his life all came together.
Review: Written and hosted by renowned history buffs, backstory is broadcast weekly by 173 stations in 31 states. It won a "Casties" award for best historical program for their episode "Islam and the United States"
Simmons, M. (2004). Alexander Hamilton: First Architect of the American Government. [Audiobook].
Narrated by Alan Munro this look at the life of Alexander Hamilton focuses on his missteps. It showcases how he nearly lost everything, and finally did, to a series of duels, affairs, and shenanigans.
Review: Michael W Simmons is a historian who has written numerous biographical novels on various subjects from the past. Well written and with vetted information it seems like a good addition to any Hamilton bibliography.
Keener, C. et al. (Editor). (2009, July 29). Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr [Audio podcast]. Retrieved
from http://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/alexander-hamilton-vs-aaron-burr.htm *
Candace Keener and Katie Lambert look into the famous duel that caused the death of Alexander Hamilton as well as his relationships with other great figures like Thomas Jefferson. Calling on other sources such as the PBS American Experience documentary Keener and Lambert create a wonderfully informal look at the life of one of our founding fathers. Fun and fast-paced this lecture series would be a great addition to any school projects on the subject.
*Transcript provided
Review: A spin-off of the well known educational web series HowStuffWorks, "Stuff you Missed in History Class" was nominated for a Webby award as well.
Onuf, P. et al. (Producer). (2016, June 10). Hamilton A History [Audio podcast]. Retrieved
from http://backstoryradio.org/shows/hamilton/
Onuf and others look back at the legacy of Hamilton and how it was remade by the popularity of renewed interest. They start with his birth in the West Indies and follow him through to his death taking an in-depth look at how his life all came together.
Review: Written and hosted by renowned history buffs, backstory is broadcast weekly by 173 stations in 31 states. It won a "Casties" award for best historical program for their episode "Islam and the United States"
Simmons, M. (2004). Alexander Hamilton: First Architect of the American Government. [Audiobook].
Narrated by Alan Munro this look at the life of Alexander Hamilton focuses on his missteps. It showcases how he nearly lost everything, and finally did, to a series of duels, affairs, and shenanigans.
Review: Michael W Simmons is a historian who has written numerous biographical novels on various subjects from the past. Well written and with vetted information it seems like a good addition to any Hamilton bibliography.
Books
Chernow, R. (2005). Alexander Hamilton. New York: Penguin Books. *
Chernow's seminal 800 page biographical work on the life of Alexander Hamilton and the inspiration for the Broadway musical. Chernow set out to create one of the most comprehensive biographies on the life of Hamilton and succeeded by combining knowledge from copious other works. A set piece for any individual wishing to learn about the life of the man.
Review: Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography. Listed on the Library of Congress selected bibliography for Alexander Hamilton's life. It was on the New York Times best seller list for 3 months, and won the George Washington Book Prize.
*audiobook available for vision impaired.
Gaylord, I., (1889).The Burr-Hamilton Duel, With Correspondence Preceding Same, etc. New York: Hamilton Bank.
LC Call Number: E302.6.H2 G2 [Catalog Record] *
Restored to its original state from an 1800's book, Gaylord writes about the infamous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. It is a great in-depth look at what led up to the battle through various correspondence between parties involved.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress selected bibliography for study of Alexander Hamilton. Rated highly by several sites such as Goodreads.
*Markup language used in Internet Archive version aids accessbility.
Vernier, R. (2008)The Revolutionary Writings of Alexander Hamilton. Indianapolis: Liberty Fund.
LC Call Number: E302 .H22 2008 [Catalog Record]
Vernier compiles a comprehensive collection of writings from Hamilton's work created during and before the Revolutionary War. Along with a few other writings this collection gives great insight into Hamilton's life with some brief commentary from Vernier.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress selected bibliography for study of Alexander Hamilton. Rated highly on sites such as Goodreads.
*Markup language used in Internet Archive version aids accessbility.
Chernow's seminal 800 page biographical work on the life of Alexander Hamilton and the inspiration for the Broadway musical. Chernow set out to create one of the most comprehensive biographies on the life of Hamilton and succeeded by combining knowledge from copious other works. A set piece for any individual wishing to learn about the life of the man.
Review: Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography. Listed on the Library of Congress selected bibliography for Alexander Hamilton's life. It was on the New York Times best seller list for 3 months, and won the George Washington Book Prize.
*audiobook available for vision impaired.
Gaylord, I., (1889).The Burr-Hamilton Duel, With Correspondence Preceding Same, etc. New York: Hamilton Bank.
LC Call Number: E302.6.H2 G2 [Catalog Record] *
Restored to its original state from an 1800's book, Gaylord writes about the infamous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. It is a great in-depth look at what led up to the battle through various correspondence between parties involved.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress selected bibliography for study of Alexander Hamilton. Rated highly by several sites such as Goodreads.
*Markup language used in Internet Archive version aids accessbility.
Vernier, R. (2008)The Revolutionary Writings of Alexander Hamilton. Indianapolis: Liberty Fund.
LC Call Number: E302 .H22 2008 [Catalog Record]
Vernier compiles a comprehensive collection of writings from Hamilton's work created during and before the Revolutionary War. Along with a few other writings this collection gives great insight into Hamilton's life with some brief commentary from Vernier.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress selected bibliography for study of Alexander Hamilton. Rated highly on sites such as Goodreads.
*Markup language used in Internet Archive version aids accessbility.
Websites
All Things Hamilton. (2012). Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. Retrieved from http://allthingshamilton.com/ *
Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society created this collection of databases, videos, audio, and interactive elements to teach people about the life of Hamilton. There are numerous resources and access to databases that make it a great go to resource for anyone seeking biographical information on the man.
Review: A not for profit that is referenced by several other Hamilton web pages. The information is quality secondary sources that are taken from other websites such as PBS.
*Alt text and good layout is used for accessibility.
American Experience: Hamilton. (1997). PBS. Retrieved February 19, 2017, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hamilton/
PBS created a drama series that is now available on DVD and YouTube. This is the accompanying website for that documentary. It is an interactive mixture of audio, video, and other media elements to create an experience for users to learn about Hamilton and the documentary.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress for its copious amounts of informational resources on the man. The PBS website has rave reviews of 5 stars for the documentary as well.
Reside, D. (2015, September 10). HAMILTON: The Archive. Retrieved February 19, 2017, from https://www.nypl.org/blog/2015/08/07/hamilton-archive
Reside breaks down the exhibition that was showcased at the New York Public Library. It is told through a summary of the Broadway musical, breaking down the musical act by act and using materials from the archive to show differences. A thorough examination of the life of Hamilton through actual artifacts.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress and the Online Library of Liberty as a good source for Hamilton information. Also a must for any fan of the Broadway musical.
Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society created this collection of databases, videos, audio, and interactive elements to teach people about the life of Hamilton. There are numerous resources and access to databases that make it a great go to resource for anyone seeking biographical information on the man.
Review: A not for profit that is referenced by several other Hamilton web pages. The information is quality secondary sources that are taken from other websites such as PBS.
*Alt text and good layout is used for accessibility.
American Experience: Hamilton. (1997). PBS. Retrieved February 19, 2017, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hamilton/
PBS created a drama series that is now available on DVD and YouTube. This is the accompanying website for that documentary. It is an interactive mixture of audio, video, and other media elements to create an experience for users to learn about Hamilton and the documentary.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress for its copious amounts of informational resources on the man. The PBS website has rave reviews of 5 stars for the documentary as well.
Reside, D. (2015, September 10). HAMILTON: The Archive. Retrieved February 19, 2017, from https://www.nypl.org/blog/2015/08/07/hamilton-archive
Reside breaks down the exhibition that was showcased at the New York Public Library. It is told through a summary of the Broadway musical, breaking down the musical act by act and using materials from the archive to show differences. A thorough examination of the life of Hamilton through actual artifacts.
Review: Recommended by the Library of Congress and the Online Library of Liberty as a good source for Hamilton information. Also a must for any fan of the Broadway musical.
Citations
Hoover. J (2016) Remaining discoverable: Video collections
in EDS, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 28:1, 36-41, DOI:
10.1080/1941126X.2016.1130457
Lamb, A. (2016). Categories: Audio - Overview. Retrieved February 19, 2017, from http://eduscapes.com/av/2a.htm
in EDS, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 28:1, 36-41, DOI:
10.1080/1941126X.2016.1130457
Lamb, A. (2016). Categories: Audio - Overview. Retrieved February 19, 2017, from http://eduscapes.com/av/2a.htm