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Library Online Databases
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American History in VideoProvides the largest collection of video available online for the study of American history. Analyze historical events, and their presentation over time, through commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries. This release now provides 5,858 titles, equaling approximately 1517 hours. Recommended for History research.
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Literature Resource CenterProvides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline. Combines the Gale Group's core literary databases in a single online service. Recommended for English research.
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New York Times Digital ArchivesThe complete archive of The New York Times with more than 13 million articles total. The archive is divided into two search sets: 1851–1980 and 1981–present. You must have a current New York Times Site Pass in order to access certain articles and date ranges. You can obtain a pass using the link for New York Times Site License above.
Bound Periodicals - 1st Floor
- TIME Magazine, 1935-2012
- Newsweek, 1965-2012
- US News and World Report, 1948-2010
- Life, 1936-1972, 1978-2000
Reference/Oversize Books - 2nd Floor
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The Civil Rights Movement: An Eyewitness History by Call Number: Oversize E185.61 .W548 1993ISBN: 081602748XPublication Date: 1993 -
Civil Rights in the United States by Call Number: Reference E184.A1 C47 2000 v.1-2ISBN: 0028647653Publication Date: 2000 -
The Encyclopedia of Civil Rights in America by Call Number: Reference E185.61 .E544 1998 v.1-3ISBN: 0765680009Publication Date: 1998 -
American Decades by Call Number: Reference E169.12 .A419 1994 v.1-11ISBN: 0810357224Publication Date: 1994
Subject Headings in the Library Catalog
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