History

ArchiveGrid  (In-Library Use Only)

Online access to nearly a million descriptions of archival collections owned by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives worldwide. ArchiveGrid is an important destination for searching for historical documents, personal papers and family histories held in archives.

Daily Life Online  (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

Combines three rich databases to provide a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary resource that supports history, social studies, English, and language students. Moves seamlessly from past to present, providing context for contemporary life and culture. Shows how fascinating and fun it is to explore how others lived and live their lives, and how their lives shaped ours.

EssayFinder

A unique database of full-text essays and discursive writing based on books published in the 20th century which have been analyzed in standard library indexes. The essays focus on the humanities and social sciences, and include biographies and literary criticism. Subjects include literature, history, economics, sociology, art and architecture, philosophy, psychology, science and drama.

History Resource Center: US

Provides integrated access to historical (primary) documents, reference articles, and over full-text journals covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.

History Resource Center: World

Combines encyclopedic reference with primary documents. Also provides seamless access to full-text periodicals and 4,000 maps and images. Includes a graphical chronology covering arts, science, politics, and society from antiquity to the present.

SpeechFinder

From antiquity to modern times, these speeches represent the finest examples of recorded oratory. Speechmakers have commented on the milestones of history as well as the minutiae of everyday life. We are collecting the best and the best-known speeches of the past 2,500 years and categorizing them into easily searchable genres.

World Book Kids     (In Library)     (Remote Access)

A version of the popular encyclopedia designed for the use of children. Graphical interface provides for ease of use, and topics include many popular subjects revolving around people, places, current events, social issues, and more. In addition, a puppy named Atlas provides an online tutorial in using the resource.

World Book Online    (In Library)    (Remote Access)

The electronic version of the popular World Book Encyclopedia. Types of information includes text articles, dictionary entries, images, atlases, maps, as well as media.

World Book Student

World Folklore and Folklife  (In-Library Use)  (Remote Access)

Provides an exciting and accessible way to explore the vast and growing treasury of folklore, which permeates the everyday lives of people around the world. Covers holidays, festivals, language, stories and fairy tales, proverbs, foodways, and folk remedies that define our society and our place within it.