Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum

Gerald and Betty Ford Biographical Information

About The Library
Map & Directions
Events Calendar
Research Travel Grants
Research Procedures
Researcher News Notes
Staff Directory
Library History
Special Needs and Accessibility
Use of the Facility

Historical Materials
Photographs
Documents
Information on the Fords

Archival Collections
Guide & Finding Aids
Oral Histories
PRESNET Database
Subject Guides
Research Topics

Download the Guide to Historical Materials
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Ford Library Practical Research Experience for Students

•Learn biographical information about President Ford, the major events of his administration and methods of research using primary sources.

•Familiarize youself with the materials in the collections.

•Link to a Power Point presentation, on-line articles and other resources.

Power Point Introduction to Ford Library for Student Researchers

Recommended Readings for UROP and AP visits

Topic Ideas for Student Papers

Basic Bibliography on the Ford Presidency

Links to Additional Resources