Research Guides: United States History Research Guide: Find Articles & Videos

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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.
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HarpWeek 1857-1912 This link opens in a new window
Harper's Weekly, the illustrated 19th century "Journal of Civilization," from 1857-1912.
Indigenous Peoples of North America This link opens in a new window
Primary sources exploring the political, social, and cultural history of native peoples of North America from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Full-text of core scholarly journals on many subjects.
Oxford African American Studies Center This link opens in a new window
Full-text journal articles, primary sources and more on topics related to African American studies.
U.S. History In Context This link opens in a new window
Historical (primary) documents, articles from reference titles, and full-text journals.

American History in Video This link opens in a new window
The collection allows students and researchers to analyze historical events, and their presentation over time, through commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries.
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Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Academic Video Online delivers over 70,000 titles spanning anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, and music. Browse Academy®, Emmy®, and Peabody®-winning films, video from PBS, BBC, 60 MINUTES, National Geographic, Annenberg Learner, BroadwayHD™, A+E Networks’ HISTORY®, and more.
- Academic Video Online Platform Overview Video (video 2:48)
Films On Demand This link opens in a new window
Educational videos on a variety of topics including humanities, social sciences, business, economics, science, mathematics, health, medicine, technical education, family and consumer sciences, careers and job search, guidance and counseling and archival films and newsreels
- Films on Demand in 1.5 Minutes (video 1.21)
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Streaming videos and documentaries on a variety of subjects.
- Getting started with Kanopy (website)

Library of Congress (YouTube)
Official YouTube site for the Library of Congress.