Encyclopedia Object Types

Entries

Each piece of content in the Encyclopedia is treated as an Object. Objects are organized by Type, Categories, and Tags. The main Object Types are:

• Encyclopedia Entries are Objects where the main content is primarily made up of text.
• The purpose of an Entry is to explain a topic in some level of detail.
• Entries are written by the American History Central staff.

Images

• Encyclopedia Images are Obects where the main content is an image file, such as a detail from a photograph or painting.
• The purpose of an Image is to provide a visual resource for users.
• Images are researched, collected, and modified for use in the Encyclopedia by the American History Central staff.

Documents

• Encyclopedia Documents are Objects where the main content is the original text of a Primary Document.
• The purpose of a Document is to provide a reference for users.
• Documents are researched, collected, and formatted by the American History Central staff.

Videos

• Encyclopedia Videos are Objects where the main content is a video file.
• The purpose of a Video is to provide a perspective on a topic that goes beyond the scope of an Entry, Image, or Document.
• Videos are researched and reviewed by the American History Central staff.