Clark State Library: History 1210 and 1220: American History to 1865 and from 1865 to present

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias give a broad overview on a topic and are a good starting point for research. Clark State has several reference books that deal with history.

American Presidents

REF E 176.1.A6563

Dictionary of American History

REF E 174. D52

Oxford Reference Titles

Oxford Reference
This Web site will get you to the Oxford Reference site, where you can search for articles in many reputable books that Oxford University Press has published. If an article has a locked symbol in front of it, you cannot read it. Many articles do not.

Finding Scholarly Journals

Use the links below to search one or more of these helpful databases.

Timeline Sources

Digital History Timelines
The Web site gives specific eras, but also allows you to select specific years.
Heilbrunn Timelines
Also, for a broader social context, consider the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's timelines, which include thematic essays.
History Orb

You can search this database by date, person or topic.

Websites

Internet Modern History Sourcebook

Don't let the name fool you—"modern" begins with the Reformation! There are also links to additional history Web sites. This is a great place to find primary documents.
WWW Virtual Library of Women's History
This site is a gateway to other sources of information. One helpful feature is a geographic listing.

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