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Biography, History and Genealogy



Contains photographs, maps, documentary records, biographical info & music histories


Contains info on the many regional, ethnic & cultural groups in the US and around the world such as music, dance, stories, literature & customs


National Digital Library of American History from the Library of Congress and other institutions. Contains images, maps, recordings, religious information, government & law, immigration.


A geneaological database - (IN LIBRARY USE ONLY)


Information on historical events & birthdates that occurred on a selected date


Contains text, photographs and audio files covering over 160 years available through the Power Library, Newspapers


Contains primary source material from 18th century including obituaries, maps & portraits


Provides biographical info on over 500,000 people from ancient times to the present through the Power Library, Biography


Biographical database. Contains biographical info, magazine articles, & websites on individuals


Is a digital library which contains many primary and secondary sources for medieval and modern history of the British Isles


Genealogy information for the county including cemeteries, burials, photographs and census information


Library, exhibitions, museum collection, genealogy


Contains links to primary sources from the colonial period to the present day which may be browsed chronologically.


Historical, geographical - resources, climate, govenment, society, economy. Ethnic groups, language, religion


World Leaders -information on the chiefs of state & cabinet members of foreign governments


List has many links to genealogy sites


Database of celebrities that are no longer living.


Service of the Church of Latter-Day Saints that lets one search for genealogical information as well as their library holdings.


Genealogy and local history resources including periodical articles. Heritage Quest - Remote Use


Database of articles from the New York Times from 1851-1999 ( IN LIBRARY USE ONLY)


Historical encyclopedias, periodicals, documents, biographies, photos, & videos


Index to letters, diaries, oral histories, & personal narratives on the web


Contains information on the Nations Parks such as hours & accessibility. This site can be searched by geography, park type and interest or activity.


Information on a specific date in history


Language and subject reference works published by the Oxford University Press available through the Power Library & General Reference.


Ancient History, archaeology, and literature.


Contains background information on the presidents along with election results and historical documents.


Information on the seven wonders of the ancient world.


Includes manuscripts, books and online exhibitions.


Census information 1790-1960 which includes ethncity, education & the economy
 


Last Modified: 10/7/08




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