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American History: Reference Materials

This guide is an organized gateway for research on American History. Start here to search for books, articles, images, and other media. It also introduces a variety of key journals, archives and websites.

Reference Overview

The reference collection includes a variety of books and databases that provide access to information on all topics, usually concise overviews.

In the library, try browsing the library shelves with some of the call numbers that are listed below, or by searching in the library catalog or databases with the search tips provided on the Books and Databases tabs.

From off-campus, enter your LOLA # (i.e. L00123456), you must use the letter (B, L, N, or H) at the beginning of your LOLA #  and your PIN is your birthdate (i.e. mmddyy or ddmmyy).

Non-Circulating Books in Print

We have encyclopedias and dictionaries on all topics. They are an outstanding source of excellent information. Please ask for assistance finding an entry on the topic of your needs, or try some of the electronic encyclopedia options on the right-hand side of this screen.

Please continue your search in the online catalog.

Browse the Shelves

These call numbers should help you browse the shelves.

320 Political science
340 Law
917 Geography of & travel in North America
973 United States
974 Northeastern United States
975 Southeastern United States
976 South central United States
977 North central United States
978 Western United States