A-Z Databases

Digitized collection of thousands of American periodicals published between 1684 and 1912 from the library of the American Antiquarian Society. Organized into 50 thematic subsets that cover agriculture, applied science and technology, art, business, education, history, music, religion, and women's studies. Users can simultaneously search all or a selection of the databases.

Digitized collection of primary source documents from the archives of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York. Module 1 spans the period from the discovery of America to the Civil War and predominantly consists of unique manuscripts supplemented by maps, engravings, posters, broadsides, pamphlets and rare printed material. Major subcollections include the Henry Knox Papers, Livingston Family Papers, and Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859. Provides both an overview of the period and in-depth research strands on life and commerce in colonial America, the Revolutionary War, beginnings of the new nation, westward expansion, relations with Native Americans, debates over slavery, and the inevitable Civil War.

Digitized collection of nearly 1,100 early American books, pamphlets, and broadsides printed between 1639 and 1800 from the acclaimed collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia. Supplement to Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800, which is based on the renowned American Bibliography by Charles Evans and Evans' American Bibliography : Supplement by Roger P. Bristol.

Digitized collection of over 750 early American books, pamphlets, broadsides, maps and scores printed between 1652 and 1800 from the renowned holdings of the American Antiquarian Society. Supplement to Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800, which is based on the renowned American Bibliography by Charles Evans and Evans' American Bibliography : Supplement by Roger P. Bristol.

Digitized collection of nearly 1,000 early American books, pamphlets, and broadsides published between 1801 and 1819 from the acclaimed collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia. Supplement to Early American Imprints, Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker, which is based on the noted American Bibliography : A Preliminary Checklist for 1801-1819 by Ralph R. Shaw and Richard H. Shoemaker.

Digitized collection of over 1,500 early American books, pamphlets and broadsides printed between 1801 and 1819 from the renowed holdings of the American Antiquarian Society. Supplement to Early American Imprints, Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker, which is based on the noted American Bibliography : A Preliminary Checklist for 1801-1819 by Ralph R. Shaw and Richard H. Shoemaker.

Collection of primary and secondary sources relating to the "Long Nineteenth Century" history of feminism (1776-1928). Includes thousands of chapters of primary source material and secondary book content as well as journal articles, thematic essays, an image gallery, and short introductions to key subject categories.

On-demand streaming video service providing access to documentaries, independent, classic, and instructional films covering a broad range of disciplines.

Index to nursing literature that contains full-text from 40+ current nursing journals published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, combined with a nursing subset of MEDLINE records. Includes more than 22,000 full-text articles and over 375,000 records from 400+ nursing journals.

Collection of subject specific encyclopedias containing overview articles written by leading scholars. Covers both foundational and cutting-edge topics in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Content is peer-reviewed and regularly updated. Subscribed modules are: American History, Climate Science, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Encyclopedia of Social Work, Environmental Science, Latin American History, Linguistics, Literature, International Studies, Religion, Oxford Classical Dictionary, and Politics.

ndex to publications, proceedings, activities, and members of the U.S. Congress. Includes full text of the Congressional Record; reports and hearings of Congressional committees; Congressional Research Service reports; committee prints; House and Senate documents; and laws, bills, and legislative histories. Also includes full text of the Federal Register.

Concise scholarly introductions to a diverse range of subject areas. Disciplines covered include arts and humanities, medicine and health, science and mathematics, social sciences, and law. Users can browse by topic or simultaneously search all 550+ titles.