American History of the Discovery and Pre-Colonial Period
1492 Exhibit
The story of Columbus and his voyages to the New World, made available from the Library of Congress.
The story of Columbus and his voyages to the New World, made available from the Library of Congress.
American History of the Colonial Period
Religion and the Founding of the American Republic
Over 200 early American books, manuscripts, letters, prints, paintings, artifacts, and music from the Library of Congress' collections and loans from other institutions.
Over 200 early American books, manuscripts, letters, prints, paintings, artifacts, and music from the Library of Congress' collections and loans from other institutions.
William Penn
An examination of the person who founded as a "Holy Experiment", the state of Pennsylvania, and concluded the "Great treaty" with the Delaware (American Indians).
An examination of the person who founded as a "Holy Experiment", the state of Pennsylvania, and concluded the "Great treaty" with the Delaware (American Indians).
Puritanism & Colonial Period: to 1700
Resources for a literature course include several important documents of the Great Awakening.
Resources for a literature course include several important documents of the Great Awakening.
The Rise of American Democratic Ideas
English Bill of Rights
Complete text of the 1689 English law: An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown.
Complete text of the 1689 English law: An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown.
Eighteenth Century Resources -- History
Another major collection of links to the most famous people of the Enlightenment.
Another major collection of links to the most famous people of the Enlightenment.
Liberty Library of Constitutional Classics
The following is a list, many with links to the actual full text, of classic books and other works on constitutional government.
The following is a list, many with links to the actual full text, of classic books and other works on constitutional government.
Historical Documents of Great Britain
Collection of primary source historical documents from the British Isles, from the earliest times through the present: Magna Carta, parliamentary addresses, political statements by thinkers and leaders, philosophical writings, and more.
Collection of primary source historical documents from the British Isles, from the earliest times through the present: Magna Carta, parliamentary addresses, political statements by thinkers and leaders, philosophical writings, and more.
The Glorious Revolution Era (1675-1692)
Outlines the events and people in the U.S. during the Glorious Revolution that was occurring in England.
Outlines the events and people in the U.S. during the Glorious Revolution that was occurring in England.
St. Thomas More
Biographical and philosophical information on St. Thomas More, of England. This information is taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia on the Web.
Biographical and philosophical information on St. Thomas More, of England. This information is taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia on the Web.
Declaring Independence and The Constitution
Visit the US Archives at http://www.archives.gov
About the Constitution of the United States
Article from the Library of Congress: "The Constitution defines the fundamental law of the United States federal government, setting forth the three principal branches of the federal government, outlining their jurisdictions, and propounding the basic rights of U.S. citizens."
Article from the Library of Congress: "The Constitution defines the fundamental law of the United States federal government, setting forth the three principal branches of the federal government, outlining their jurisdictions, and propounding the basic rights of U.S. citizens."
Search The Constitution and Other Historical Documents
Allows searching of The U.S. Constitution, Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence, and other early U.S. historical documents.
Allows searching of The U.S. Constitution, Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence, and other early U.S. historical documents.
Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention
The Continental Congress Broadside Collection (253 titles) and the Constitutional Convention Broadside Collection (21 titles) contain 274 documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, plus similar primary sources.
The Continental Congress Broadside Collection (253 titles) and the Constitutional Convention Broadside Collection (21 titles) contain 274 documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, plus similar primary sources.
De Tocqueville: The Federal Constitution
A chapter from the great commentary, Democracy In America, by Alexis de Tocqueville, the French writer who visited America shortly after its founding.
A chapter from the great commentary, Democracy In America, by Alexis de Tocqueville, the French writer who visited America shortly after its founding.
The American Revolution
This site is a great resource for causes of the Revolutionary War.
This site is a great resource for causes of the Revolutionary War.
The General 19th Century Information Resources
American Memory at the Library of Congress: 1800- 1850
The collections here cover the first half of the Nineteenth Century. They include many photographs and images.
The collections here cover the first half of the Nineteenth Century. They include many photographs and images.
American Memory at the Library of Congress: 1850-1900
The collections here cover the second half of the Nineteenth Century. They include many photographs and images.
The collections here cover the second half of the Nineteenth Century. They include many photographs and images.
Before the Civil War and Resources and General Resources
Lewis and Clark
From the University of Virginia, the journals of Lewis and Clark are presented.
From the University of Virginia, the journals of Lewis and Clark are presented.
Lewis and Clark
PBS presentation of Lewis and Clark.
PBS presentation of Lewis and Clark.
Civil War and Related Resources
American Memory at the Library of Congress: Civil War
The collections here cover the second half of the Nineteenth Century. They include many photographs and images from the Civil War.
The collections here cover the second half of the Nineteenth Century. They include many photographs and images from the Civil War.
Civil War Home Page
The American Civil War Homepage at the University of Kentucky gathers together in one place hypertext links to the most useful identified electronic files about the American Civil War (1861-1865).
The American Civil War Homepage at the University of Kentucky gathers together in one place hypertext links to the most useful identified electronic files about the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Rare Map Collection - American Civil War
The University of Georgia offers an excellent collection of over 30 historic maps related to the U.S. Civil War battlefields and locations.
The University of Georgia offers an excellent collection of over 30 historic maps related to the U.S. Civil War battlefields and locations.
Selected Civil War Photographs,1861-1865
The famed Brady photos from the Library of Congress, contains 1,118 photographs. Most of the images were made under the supervision of Mathew B. Brady, and include scenes of military personnel, preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. The collection also includes portraits of both Confederate and Union officers, and a selection of enlisted men.
The famed Brady photos from the Library of Congress, contains 1,118 photographs. Most of the images were made under the supervision of Mathew B. Brady, and include scenes of military personnel, preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. The collection also includes portraits of both Confederate and Union officers, and a selection of enlisted men.
Civil War in Pennsylvania and Virginia
The Valley of the Shadow: Living the Civil War in Pennsylvania and Virginia. A hypertext portrayal of communities on two opposite sides of the War. Many, many documents of those times are available here.
The Valley of the Shadow: Living the Civil War in Pennsylvania and Virginia. A hypertext portrayal of communities on two opposite sides of the War. Many, many documents of those times are available here.
Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
The national upheaval of secession was a grim reality at Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Jefferson Davis had been inaugurated as the President of the Confederacy two weeks earlier. The former Illinois Congressman had arrived in Washington by a secret route to avoid danger, and his movements were guarded by General Winfield Scott's soldiers.
The national upheaval of secession was a grim reality at Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Jefferson Davis had been inaugurated as the President of the Confederacy two weeks earlier. The former Illinois Congressman had arrived in Washington by a secret route to avoid danger, and his movements were guarded by General Winfield Scott's soldiers.
General Post-Civil War and Industrial Revolution Resources
African-American Women Writers
"A digital collection of some 52 published works by 19th-century black women writers. A part of the Digital Schomburg, this collection provides access to the thought, perspectives and creative abilities of black women as captured in books and pamphlets published prior to 1920. Key-word-searchable."
"A digital collection of some 52 published works by 19th-century black women writers. A part of the Digital Schomburg, this collection provides access to the thought, perspectives and creative abilities of black women as captured in books and pamphlets published prior to 1920. Key-word-searchable."
Panoramic Maps, 1847-1921
From the Library of Congress: "The panoramic map was a popular cartographic form used to depict U.S. and Canadian cities and towns during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Known also as bird's-eye views, perspective maps, and aero views, panoramic maps are nonphotographic representations of cities portrayed as if viewed from above at an oblique angle."
From the Library of Congress: "The panoramic map was a popular cartographic form used to depict U.S. and Canadian cities and towns during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Known also as bird's-eye views, perspective maps, and aero views, panoramic maps are nonphotographic representations of cities portrayed as if viewed from above at an oblique angle."
Taking the Long View: Panoramic Photographs, ca. 1851-1991.
From the Library of Congress: About 4,000 panoramic views of American main streets, landscapes, bathing beauties, disasters, and other events. Broad topics: cities and towns, scenic views, group portraits, schools, fairs and expositions, agriculture, industry, engineering work, military activities, transportation, and sports.
From the Library of Congress: About 4,000 panoramic views of American main streets, landscapes, bathing beauties, disasters, and other events. Broad topics: cities and towns, scenic views, group portraits, schools, fairs and expositions, agriculture, industry, engineering work, military activities, transportation, and sports.
20th Century: 1930-1939 Decade
New Deal Cultural Programs: Experiments in Cultural Democracy
"Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal cultural programs marked the U.S. government's first big, direct investment in cultural development. In many ways, they present a mirror image of today's federal policy picture...." This is a very good, brief outline of those programs.
"Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal cultural programs marked the U.S. government's first big, direct investment in cultural development. In many ways, they present a mirror image of today's federal policy picture...." This is a very good, brief outline of those programs.
Herbert Hoover: Thirty-First President, 1929-1933
Son of a Quaker blacksmith, Herbert Clark Hoover brought to the Presidency an unparalleled reputation for public service as an engineer, administrator, and humanitarian.
Son of a Quaker blacksmith, Herbert Clark Hoover brought to the Presidency an unparalleled reputation for public service as an engineer, administrator, and humanitarian.
More Information On Herbert Hoover
Thirty-First President, 1929-1933. Includes sections on: Presidential Election Results, Cabinet Members, Notable Internet Biographies, Historical Documents, etc.
Thirty-First President, 1929-1933. Includes sections on: Presidential Election Results, Cabinet Members, Notable Internet Biographies, Historical Documents, etc.
Voices from the Dust Bowl
This collection consists of audio recordings, photographs, manuscript materials, publications, and ephemera generated during two separate documentation trips to California farm labor camps in 1940-41, sponsored by the Archive of American Folk Song. Includes "The Migrant Experience" an informative essay about life in farm labor camps.
This collection consists of audio recordings, photographs, manuscript materials, publications, and ephemera generated during two separate documentation trips to California farm labor camps in 1940-41, sponsored by the Archive of American Folk Song. Includes "The Migrant Experience" an informative essay about life in farm labor camps.
Social Security History
Exceptionally well presented collection of information on the history of the Social Security program and Social Security Administration. A mix of general-interest material and items that may appeal primarily to scholars. Graphics and photos abound, and there are sound and video clips.
Exceptionally well presented collection of information on the history of the Social Security program and Social Security Administration. A mix of general-interest material and items that may appeal primarily to scholars. Graphics and photos abound, and there are sound and video clips.
Color Photographs From 1938-1944
These two collections consist of the color photographs produced by a pair of government photography units within the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information(OWI) between 1939 and 1945. Provided by the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.
These two collections consist of the color photographs produced by a pair of government photography units within the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information(OWI) between 1939 and 1945. Provided by the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.
Voices from the Thirties
These life histories were written by the staff of the Folklore Project of the U.S. Work Projects Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. See also: Voices from the Thirties: An Introduction to the WPA Life Histories Collection This Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents representing the work of over 300 writers from 24 states.
These life histories were written by the staff of the Folklore Project of the U.S. Work Projects Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. See also: Voices from the Thirties: An Introduction to the WPA Life Histories Collection This Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents representing the work of over 300 writers from 24 states.
The Federal Writers' Project
"During the Great Depression of the 1930s, as many as one out of four Americans could not find jobs. The Works Progress Administration (WPA), put 8,500,000 jobless to work, mostly on projects that required manual labor. Countless bridges, highways and parks were constructed or repaired." Some workers were writers who interviewed interesting Americans, and them wrote about them.
"During the Great Depression of the 1930s, as many as one out of four Americans could not find jobs. The Works Progress Administration (WPA), put 8,500,000 jobless to work, mostly on projects that required manual labor. Countless bridges, highways and parks were constructed or repaired." Some workers were writers who interviewed interesting Americans, and them wrote about them.
Washington as It Was: Photographs by Theodor Horydczak, 1923-1959
From the mid 1920s through the 1950s, this collection(about 14,350 photographs online) documents the architecture and social life of the Washington metropolitan area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Includes a special presentation: Discovering Theodor Horydczak's Washington.
From the mid 1920s through the 1950s, this collection(about 14,350 photographs online) documents the architecture and social life of the Washington metropolitan area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Includes a special presentation: Discovering Theodor Horydczak's Washington.
General American National Government Resources
Federal Government Resources on the Web
Information on many government agencies and departments are available from this website provided by the University of Michigan Documents Center. Excellent starting place for research on any area of the U.S. government. Use this link for a search of Federal Government information.
Information on many government agencies and departments are available from this website provided by the University of Michigan Documents Center. Excellent starting place for research on any area of the U.S. government. Use this link for a search of Federal Government information.
Ben's Guide to Government
Find out all about the U.S. Government at this "master site" designes especially for people of all age groups.
Find out all about the U.S. Government at this "master site" designes especially for people of all age groups.
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
Brief background data is available on all members of the House and Senate. Search by name. Includes all members who have served, going back to the Continental Congress. Tip: Try a search on "Bidwell, John".
Brief background data is available on all members of the House and Senate. Search by name. Includes all members who have served, going back to the Continental Congress. Tip: Try a search on "Bidwell, John".
The Presidency
The White House
The Web Page of the Office of the President of the United States.
The Web Page of the Office of the President of the United States.
The Presidents of the United States of America
From the White House, a series of articles on the Presidents of the U.S., including inaugural addresses and quotations. Also has links to additional resources on each president.
From the White House, a series of articles on the Presidents of the U.S., including inaugural addresses and quotations. Also has links to additional resources on each president.
Presidents of the United States
The Internet Public Library has an excellent collection of links to information about all U.S. Presdients. Just click on a presidential link, and his special page will be brought up. Then click on: Election Results, Cabinet Members, Presidency Highlights, Internet Biographies, Historical Documents, Media Resources, Fast Facts, or Other Internet Resources for information in those areas.
The Internet Public Library has an excellent collection of links to information about all U.S. Presdients. Just click on a presidential link, and his special page will be brought up. Then click on: Election Results, Cabinet Members, Presidency Highlights, Internet Biographies, Historical Documents, Media Resources, Fast Facts, or Other Internet Resources for information in those areas.
Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents
This collection is being published in commemoration of theBicentennial Presidential Inauguration that was observed on January 20,1989. Dedicated to the institution of the Presidency and the democraticprocess that represents the peaceful and orderly transfer of poweraccording to the will of the people.
This collection is being published in commemoration of theBicentennial Presidential Inauguration that was observed on January 20,1989. Dedicated to the institution of the Presidency and the democraticprocess that represents the peaceful and orderly transfer of poweraccording to the will of the people.
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies
A set of 156 portraits of presidents and first ladies, and several of the forty-one presidents also appear in military settings or informal surroundings. Popular subjects, such as images of inaugurations and the White House, are included, as are such perennial favorites as Abraham Lincoln with Sojourner Truth, Calvin Coolidge at a baseball game, Warren G. Harding with his lively dog Laddie, and Dwight D. Eisenhower with American paratroopers in England.
A set of 156 portraits of presidents and first ladies, and several of the forty-one presidents also appear in military settings or informal surroundings. Popular subjects, such as images of inaugurations and the White House, are included, as are such perennial favorites as Abraham Lincoln with Sojourner Truth, Calvin Coolidge at a baseball game, Warren G. Harding with his lively dog Laddie, and Dwight D. Eisenhower with American paratroopers in England.
Time Line of Presidents and First Ladies
Each president and first lady is listed chronologically according to the president's term(s) in office. There are also links to their pictures, when available.
Each president and first lady is listed chronologically according to the president's term(s) in office. There are also links to their pictures, when available.
The Imperial Presidency's New Vestments
Lengthy essay about how the office of the President has expanded its powers beyond what the Constitution allows.
Lengthy essay about how the office of the President has expanded its powers beyond what the Constitution allows.
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
THOMAS
U.S. Senate and House of Representatives legislative information provided by the Library of Congress. Find out about current and past lawmaking, and future laws being considered. Be sure to scroll down the entire page to see all that is available.
U.S. Senate and House of Representatives legislative information provided by the Library of Congress. Find out about current and past lawmaking, and future laws being considered. Be sure to scroll down the entire page to see all that is available.
The U.S. Senate
The official U.S. Senate website. Check on the work of individual senators, creation of laws in the Senate, and how the Senate operates-- plus other useful information.
The official U.S. Senate website. Check on the work of individual senators, creation of laws in the Senate, and how the Senate operates-- plus other useful information.
The U.S. House Of Representatives
Listing of all information available with regards to the U.S. House of Representatives. Just about anything you might want to know about our country's laws and the legislative process is available here.
Listing of all information available with regards to the U.S. House of Representatives. Just about anything you might want to know about our country's laws and the legislative process is available here.
Project Vote Smart
Information on elected officials and those running for public office at the state and national level.
Information on elected officials and those running for public office at the state and national level.
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
Brief background data is available on all members of the House and Senate. Search by name. Includes all members who have served, going back to the Continental Congress. Tip: Try a search on "Bidwell, John".
Brief background data is available on all members of the House and Senate. Search by name. Includes all members who have served, going back to the Continental Congress. Tip: Try a search on "Bidwell, John".
Congressional Operations: Educational Resources
A series of informative reports on how Congress operates, its organization, and history is offered here. Mostly focuses on the House of Representatives.
A series of informative reports on how Congress operates, its organization, and history is offered here. Mostly focuses on the House of Representatives.
General Resource
Santa Clara County Library
Access to scores of research links. You need to enter your SCC library card and password.
Access to scores of research links. You need to enter your SCC library card and password.
Santa Clara County Library Student eAccount
http://student.sccl.org
Login: S + Student ID number + LASD (for example: S12345LASD)
http://student.sccl.org
Login: S + Student ID number + LASD (for example: S12345LASD)
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