What are these sources?
These sites are recommended for historical research, and are selected for authority, accuracy, objectivity, coverage, and currency. They do not include the article databases available through Olin Library subscription.
Web Portals (large collections with links to other pages)
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LabyrinthLinks for Medieval Studies online resources.
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Eighteenth-Century ResourcesAn ambitious collection of useful and reliable websites on the 18th century gathered by an English professor but with considerable applicability to studies of history.
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History MattersResources on American history for high school and college level research, including lesson plans, primary documents, and links to notable web sits for all eras of American history.
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Internet African HistoryLinks documenting the history of Africa.
Chicago Citation Guides
The History Department uses the citation style from the Chicago Manual of Style. The following sources document how to use this format.
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Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new window
The Chicago Manual of Style Online is the venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format.
