History Resources

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    Available from any computer with Internet access.
     Available from any computer with a library card.
 Available from any computer with a library card,
               provided by the State Library of NC.
   Available from any computer within a library building.

Credo
Includes a large collection of history reference books covering all time periods in world history.

Daily Life Online
Despite the title of this database, it covers all aspects of life in different countries from the 5th century CE to the present day.

Documenting the American South
DocSouth includes books, diaries, posters, artifacts, letters, oral history interviews and songs related to southern history, literature, and culture.

Greenwood Digital Collection
The full text of many books from all time periods in the United States and Europe.

History Study Center
Covers 14 centuries of history--from ancient to modern, old world to new world. A good source for Social Studies and History homework.

PBS Video Collection
Download many PBS documentaries on many subjects including many by Ken Burns.

Sanborn Maps North Carolina
Sanborn fire insurance maps from 1867-1970 for all parts of North Carolina.

Last Update: August 28, 2012