Documents, photographs, and media on various aspects of the American experience are shared from the collections of the Library of Congress. Users can browse a list of collections or search by keyword across one or more sets. Also provides a section with materials and ideas for classroom applications.

Provides the text of documents in law, history, economics, politics, diplomacy, and government. International in scope, but offers a significant collection of U.S. documents. Can search by keyword or browse by century, title, major collection, etc.

Covers American history from the colonial period until the present. The content of this searchable site is based on history texts provided by the United States Information Agency covering U.S. history, the economy, literature, government, and geography. Other sections include information on the U.S. Presidents and other notable figures, various essays, and primary documents.

Site that examines the experiences of "ordinary" Americans through primary documents, essays, classroom materials, etc. Helpful search engine lets you tailor your requests to particular topics, time periods, and types of resources.

Indexes over 2,500 collections of oral history from archives and repositories around the world. Links to full text, audio or video if available. Much of the content is freely available on the Web. Proprietary content from the Alexander Street Press database is available only by subscription.

Indexes over 2,500 collections of oral history from archives and repositories around the world. Links to full text, audio or video if available. Much of the content is freely available on the Web. Proprietary content from the Alexander Street Press database is available only by subscription.

Links to available online texts in the LAC collection. Items cover aspects of American life and literature from their beginnings to the outbreak of World War I. Included in the collection are pamphlets, periodicals, documents, biographies and autobiographies, fictional works, poetry, collections of various kinds, materials of foreign origin relating to America, and many rare books not generally available.

Gateway to resources on periods of history and areas including ethnic and gender studies, labor history, genealogy, the environment, maritime history, etc. Also covers research resources such as museums, historic sites, archives and collections, and maps.

Links to resources on the history of the region (both Canadian and U.S.), including topics such as the Oregon Trail, the Gold Rush, Japanese-American internment camps, etc. Also provides curriculum materials, selected articles from the Pacific Northwest Quarterly, and an annotated syllabus with related links for a college survey course on Pacific Northwest history.

A centralized gateway to digitized collections found in archives, libraries, museums, and historical societies in Missouri. Each collection provides a description, contact information, a link to the project, and the status of the digitization effort. Keyword searching by collection or item is available.

Sponsored by the National Park Service, this site provides information on the history of the Mississippi River region from Illinois and Missouri south to Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. Topics include the region's cultural heritage, Civil War, industry, prehistory, Native American Indian presence, etc. Good illustrations and historical overviews are supplemented with maps and links to related Web sites.

Well-designed site for the study of the North American West from ancient times to the present. Sample categories include resources on native peoples and frontier expansion; ethnic, gender, and sexuality; the environment; political, legal, and military history; agriculture and ranching, etc.

Site for primary source material from 18th century America, including newspapers, maps, magazines, and various writings. Helpful explanations are provided for better understanding the writings of the time. This is also the home of The Early America Review, a journal on topics related to this time period.

Provides glimpses of important individuals, historical buildings, and details of everyday life in colonial America. Users will find a dateline of significant events, numerous photographs, and links to additional resources.

Companion site to the PBS series. The "Chronicle of the Revolution" section recounts major milestones and provides a timeline of the conflict. There is also an index to related topics and links to other Revolutionary War sites. "Perspectives on Liberty" uses image maps to pass on factual information about everyday life and world events.

A searchable, digital library of primary sources including books and journal articles from the Nineteenth Century. Subject strengths include education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, science, and technology.

This site directed by Stephen Railton and sponsored by the University of Virgina offers an archive of material concerning Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic American novel. Primary sources include texts, images, songs, 3-D objects, filmclips as well as scholarly essays and lesson plans for teachers and students.

Over 1,000 photographs, mostly by Matthew Brady, are provided by the Library of Congress. Users may search by keyword or browse the subject index for photographs of people, places, and things from the period.

Mid-19th century and 20th century resources.

Offers brief articles on major events in the 1900s. Topics include: arts, business, education, fashion, government and politics, law, lifestyles, media, medicine, religion, science, technology, and sports.
(Note: Access is for Webster/Eden only)

A searchable, digital library of primary sources including books and journal articles from the Nineteenth Century. Subject strengths include education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, science, and technology.

Brief entries with bibliographical references on the arts, fads, fashion, technology, people, and important events of the decade.

Digital collection of texts of actual life histories by over 300 writers from the period. Includes explanatory information about the Federal Writers' Project and links to related collections at the Library of Congress.

Offers links to materials on the federal projects of the New Deal era. Includes features on specific topics, classroom ideas, documents and photographs, links to related resources, a bibliography of books, films, etc. A search engine is provided.

Includes designs, photographs, posters, and scripts from the Federal Theatre Project, part of the Works Progress Administration established during the Depression. A brief history of the Project is also provided.

Searchable collection of links and graphics on the topic. See the Reference Library for materials such as biographies, documents, maps, posters, military aspects, photographs, media, book and film reviews, and a timeline. Also provides theme tours on specific topics, such as the homefront.

Links to official documents, personal accounts, commentaries, biographical information, and links to related WWI sites.

List of links on various topics, such as military battles, the atomic bomb, the Holocaust, the role of women, personal accounts, etc.

Sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The main section is the Document Library, with links to resources on topics such as the arms race, Cold War origins and leaders, culture, economics, detente, etc. A search engine is provided.

Central site for extensive links to materials on the 1960s, including heavy emphasis on the Vietnam War. Covers personal narratives, online journals, primary documents, book reviews, online exhibits, and various other resources. A site map and search engine are available.

Overview of the civil rights movement from the beginning of slavery in the U.S. to the turbulent 1960s. Covers major events and individuals who played important roles in the movement.

Part of the PBS American Experience series, this site links to reference material such as maps, a glossary, and primary documents. It also provides biographical information, selected personal accounts, and a timeline covering the years 1947-1997.

Based at Texas Tech University, this is the home of an impressive archive of documents, images, recordings, and other primary sources regarding the war.