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United States History
Provides major resources and methods for research in U.S. history. Some of the key resources discussed in this guide are America: History and Life, Making of America, and Early American Imprints (Evans).
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Historical News Sources
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Biography Sources
African American Biographical Database
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Provides online access to thousands of brief and extended biographies of African Americans, both famous and everyday persons, from all time periods.
American National Biography
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Profiles 19,000+ deceased persons from all eras and walks of American life who have shaped American history and culture.
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
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A consolidated index to more than 12 million biographical articles appearing in English-language reference works.
Biography Index: Past and Present
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