Primary Source Activity: Teardrop Trailers
(why use primary sources?)
Use the Library of Congress Primary Source Analysis tool (download here). Give a copy to each student. Put them in groups of 2-3 and have them work through their primary source tool with their article. Then have them give feedback to the class one article at a time.
- 1921 “Camping Car”
- 1936 Mechanics Handicraft “Sleeper Trailer”
- 1936 Popular Science Monthly “Modern Gypsies”
- 1937 Sportsman’s Manual “Uni-wheel Trailer”
- 1938 Modern Mechanix “Runlite”
- 1939 Popular Homecraft “Honeymoon House Trailer”
- 1940 Mechanix Illustrated “Model Airplane Trailer”
- 1946 Popular Homecraft “Kamp-ous”
- 1946 Popular Science “Light Weight Trailer Part I”
- 1946 Popular Science “Finishing the Weekend Trailer Part II”
- 1947 Mechanix Illustrated “Trailer For Two”
- 1949 “Kit Trailer”
- 1951 Mechanix Illustrated “Li’l Guy”
- 1953 Popular Mechanics “Wild Goose”
- 1956 Mechanix Illustrated “Camp Trailer”
- 1962 “Camper-Sleeper-Boat”
- 1998 Roads To Adventure “Tears Of Joy”
- “Folding Jackknife Trailer”
- “Vest Pocket Trailer”