Reference Databases for History


Gale Virtual Reference Library: History
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA collection of full-text history encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.



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MeL Michigana
MeL MichiganaExplore Michigan's heritage through photographs, diaries, oral histories, local records and historical data.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).



U.S. History in Context
U.S. History in Context A comprehensive overview of U.S. History covering the most-studied events, issues and current information through primary source material, classic reference sources, articles from scholarly journals, special reference collections, and innovative online features.


World History in Context
World History in Context Multiple World History references and resources, including electronic versions of 35 print reference sources, over 275 periodicals, more than 1700 primary source documents, 500 maps and 4000 images.



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