American History

A site containing more than 2, 300 first-person accounts of slavery and 500 black-and-white photographs of former slaves.

A collection of the laws and treaties in the United States which had to do with dealings with American Indians, organized by years.

An index of Native American History Resources on the internet.

A searchable history of the Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

A historical record of the mappings of North America and the Caribbean from 1750-1789.

Documents in law, history, and diplomacy.

A compilation of primary and secondary sources on the amendment that affirmed women's right to vote.

A resource from students and scholars of U.S. history and U.S. women's history organized around the history of women in social movements in the U.S. between 1600 and 2000, with book, film, and website reviews.

A site providing free and open access to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps and sheet music that document the American experience.

A telecourse and video series presenting American history as a living narrative.

An online dictionary of Iowan individuals who made strong contributions to the state and the nation, including name, birth and death dates, place of birth, education, and career and contributions.

A public radio story about Mississippi's battle to maintain racial segregation.

A site using electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11, 2001, and its aftermath, with more than 150,000 digital items including emails, first-hand stories, and digital images.