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HIS 414: Life-writing and History: Diaries, Memoirs and Autobiographies

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use the catalog (for books and films)

or a specialized database to find out what other historians have to say about your topic!

America: History and Life with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Indexes books and journal articles on the history of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. 1954+
Print predecessor Writings on American History covering 1904-1954 is in Firestone's General & Humanities Reference (DR) Z1236.L331.
History of Science, Technology, and Medicine This link opens in a new window
Indexes journal articles, conference proceedings, books, book reviews, and dissertations on the history of science and technology and allied fields. Coverage includes all languages in which these materials are published.
Bibliography of British and Irish History This link opens in a new window
Authoritative guide to what has been written about British and Irish history from the Roman period to the present day. The bibliography is hosted by the Institute of Historical Research.

Getting help

Need help with the research for this assignment? Contact a librarian:

Steve Knowlton, Librarian for American History and African-American Studies (WASE)

Alain St. Pierre, Librarian for World History, History of Science, and African Studies (WASE)