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National History Day

National History Day Resources

May 4 can be a impactful topic for NHD projects. Read our tips for successful research. 

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May 4 Reading List

Find a list of suggested books for learning more about the events of May 4, 1970. Some books are available to order through the Kent State University Press. Those books are linked in the title.

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Kent State Shootings: Digital Archive

Audio recordings, photographs, artworks, and thousands of documents from the May 4 Collection that have been put into digital format. For tips on using this digital collection, please view our Kent State Shootings Digital Archive Video Tutorial.

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Kent State Shootings: Oral History

The Kent State Shootings Oral Histories project collects and provides access to personal accounts of the May 4, 1970, shootings and their aftermath.

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Kent State Shootings: May 4 Collection

The May 4 Collection, established by the Kent State University Libraries in 1970, includes over 750 cubic feet of primary sources related to the Kent State shootings and their aftermath.

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