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Reference Articles on History Topics

The library has many reference books that could be consulted for historical research. Use the library's catalog to find references useful to your topic.

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Print Reference Sources

Here are a few print reference materials that could provide general background information on your topic:

Dictionary of American Biography
Call Number: E176 .D56
Publication Date: 1928-1980
New Dictionary of American History by Stanley I. Kutler
Call Number: REF E174 .D52 2003
ISBN: 9780684805320
Publication Date: 2002
Dictionary of National Biography
Call Number: REF DA28 .D4
Publication Date: 1912-1960
Encyclopedia of American History by Richard B. Morris
Call Number: E174.5 .M847 1970
Publication Date: 1970
An Encyclopedia of World History by William L. Langer
ISBN: 9780395135921
Publication Date: 1973-11-27
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences by William A. Darity
Call Number: REF H40.A2 I5 2008
ISBN: 9780028661179
Publication Date: 2008