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Afghanistan at War

Covers the wars and conflicts of Afghanistan from the modern founding of the country in the 1700s to the contemporary struggle with the Taliban.

America in the World, 1776 to the Present

The companion to the Dictionary of American History, this title explores the impact of the United States and its policies, both internationally and domestically.

American Civil War

Presents coverage of the American Civil War, including primary source documents and information on politics, significant people and battles, and much more.

American Decades

Covers the social aspects of each decade in 20th century America, including reference information on arts, laws, social trends, sports and more.

American Decades 2000-2009

Covers the social aspects of the first decade of the 21st century in America, including reference information on arts, laws, social trends, sports and more.

American Decades Primary Sources

The companion to American Decades, this title provides primary source documentation and first-hand accounts for each decade in 20th century America. Includes oral histories, songs, speeches, advertisements, articles, legal decisions, and more.

American Decades Primary Sources, Vol. 11

The companion to American Decades 2000-2009, this title provides primary source documentation and first-hand accounts for the first decade of the 21st century in America. Includes cartoons, speeches, articles, legal decisions, and more.

American Decades: 2010-2019

Covers the social aspects of the second decade of the 21st century in America, including reference information on arts, laws, social trends, sports and more.

American Revolution

Covers the causes, course, and consequences of the American Revolution and the political, social, and military origins of the United States.

Archaeology in America: An Encyclopedia

Covers archaeological discoveries across North America by region, including several articles on archaeology in Ohio, from the Moundbuilders to the Flint Ridge State Memorial.

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Black Freedom Struggle in the United States

Provides primary source documents covering six different time periods of the struggle for Black Freedom, including the Abolitionist and Civil Rights Movements, with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans.

Black Life in America

Explores the experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media from 1704 to today, pulling primary source content from 19,000 global news outlets, including 400 current and historical Black publications. Topics include slavery, voting rights, voter suppression and disenfranchisement, civil rights, prejudice, discrimination, and activism.

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Clothing and Fashion: American Fashion from Head to Toe

Examines the historical significance of fashion trends in the United States from precolonial times to the present.

Conflict in the Modern Middle East

Examines conflicts in the Middle East, from the Arab Spring to the present day. Includes primary source documents.

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Defining Documents in American History: The Constitution

Examines documents of the Founding Fathers, letters, essays, constitutional amendments, speeches, inaugural addresses, and court rulings. Includes primary source documents.

Dictionary of American History

Provides background information on the facts, events, trends, and policies of American History, with definitions for both familiar and obscure topics.

Disasters and Tragic Events

Explores American tragedies, both natural and man-made, from the Salem Witch Trials to the present. Includes primary source documents

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Encyclopedia of American Recessions and Depressions

Examines the financial cycles in American economic history from colonial times to the present. Includes primary source documents.

Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World

Explores the diverse history, religion, cultural practices, and political economies of Muslims from the seventh century to the present.

Encyclopedia of Modern China

Presents critical information on the people, politics, economy, art, and literature of China from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day.

Encyclopedia of Modern Ethnic Conflicts

Includes case studies that explore violence between ethnic or national communities inside individual countries, including the United States.

Encyclopedia of the New American Nation

Offers information on the formative years of the United States, from just prior to the American Revolution to the inauguration of Andrew Jackson, including information on politics, daily life, and the arts.

Europe 1450-1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World

Covers European history from the beginning of the print revolution to the French revolution, including topics such as art, government, and warfare.

Europe 1789-1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire

Covers European history from the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War I, including topics such as art, politics, and warfare.

Europe Since 1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of War and Reconstruction

Covers European history from World War I to the present day, including scientific, cultural, and social history, as well as political, military, and economic developments.

Exploring Race in Society

Includes essays covering important topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusiveness in society today and historically, exploring how current issues stem from actions and policies of the past.

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Food and Drink in American History

 Explores the history of American foods and beverages from 1539 to the present. Includes primary source documents.

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Gale Encyclopedia of US Economic History

Provides an economic context to familiar events in the history of the United States, including business and industry profiles, era overviews, and more.

Gale Reference eBooks

Searches our entire collection of eReference titles to find concise, clear articles and information on a variety of topics, including history, medicine, science, and social sciences.
How to use Gale Reference

Gale Reference eBooks (Student Resources)

Formerly  "Gale Virtual Reference Library (Student Version)". Searches our entire collection of eReference titles to find concise, clear articles and information on a variety of topics, including history, medicine, science, and social sciences. This student version excludes some of the less scholarly ebooks. 
How to use Gale Reference

Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History

Explores LGBTQ topics around the world through film, literature, politics, historical events, and more.

Great American Mosaic

Provides primary source documents that illustrate the diverse experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States.

Great Black Migration

Explores the migration of African-Americans from the southern United States to the urban north and west during the 20th century. Includes primary source documents.

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Historical Newspapers
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We no longer subscribe to this resource. Please use our direct subscription to The New York Times to access their Time Machine for historical issues or visit the Research Department for microfilm reels of issues from 1851 to 2007.

History of Jewish Muslim Relations

Offers contextual and historical information on relations between Jews and Muslims from the Middle Ages to the present.

The Holocaust: An Encyclopedia and Document Collection

Presents memoirs, testimonies, and personal narratives from those who lived through the Holocaust, with explanatory historical information. Includes primary source documents.

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Iraq War: the Essential Reference Guide

Provides an overview of the Iraq war and the events, organizations, and people who had an impact on the conflict. Includes primary source documents.

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Milestone Visual Documents in American History

Provides analysis and commentary on over 120 visual images from America ranging from the 1600s to present, including iconic photographs, paintings, cartoons, maps, and more. Includes primary sources.

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National Geographic Virtual Library

Features every issue of National Geographic Magazine from 1888 to present, including additional content from National Geographic such as maps, videos, images and books.
How to use NatGeo Virtual Library

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Original Sources

Includes thousands of primary source documents in history literature, science, law, politics, religion, and more.

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People's Chronology

Presents a global record of human events from prehistory until 2004, including events in the arts and humanities, education, transportation, science and medicine, politics, and war, among others.

Political Groups, Parties, and Organizations that Shaped America

Explores political parties and interest groups from the nation's beginnings to the present day. Includes primary source documents.

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Collects historical maps of Ohio towns and cities with building information from 1882-1962.

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UA Archives

Presents historical resources about Upper Arlington provided by partnerships between UAPL and local organizations and individuals. Includes historical maps, Norwester Yearbooks, Norwester Magazines, images, and more.

Upper Arlington News Index

The Upper Arlington News was published from September 7, 1954 until April 18, 2012. We index the Upper Arlington News to make most articles and images findable by keyword searching. At this time, issues from 1982 through 2012 are available, and indexing is on-going. Microfilm of the full run of the paper is available for use in the Reference department.

US Major Dailies
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Provides access to major national newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune with coverage from the 1980s to the present.
How to use US Major Dailies

US Newsstream

Presents content from national and local newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in the United States from the 1980s to the present.

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Wilson Biography Reference Bank

Provides biographical information on current and historical figures around the world.

Women's Rights in the United States

Provides the history of the women’s rights movement in the United States from the American Revolution to the present. Includes primary source documents.

World War I

Examines World War I, including important people and battles, weapons, technologies, and much more. Includes primary source documents

World War II

Explores the causes, the course, and the consequences of World War II. Includes primary source documents.