Search online versions of more than 300 specialized encyclopedias that the library owns!
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Combining keywords in databases using the Boolean operators AND,OR, NOT yields great search results!
The Ort Library has print guides, bibliographies, reference books, and primary sources in various formats, including microfilm, for you to explore! Some resources are highlighted here. Books marked as being in the Stacks (see call number) are the ones you can check out.
American diaries : An annotated bibliography of American diaries written prior to the year 1861 by American Diaries in Manuscript, 1580-1954 by Diaries and Letters of American Women by Handbook for Research in American History by Modern European history, 1789-1945: A Select Bibliography by 
The American Historical Association's Guide to Historical Literature by 
The Wiley-Blackwell Dictionary of Modern European History Since 1789 by 
United States History by 
Women in Western European History by Microfilm (reels) and microfiche (flat sheets) are "micro-reproductions" of documents for archival storage, reading, and printing. These formats are located on Floor 2 of the Ort Library. The reference and media staff can help you with the special equipment needed to view and print microfilm and microfiche. Besides those listed belowm there are several historical newspapers in the library microfilm collection, some going back to the 1700's.
For a list of history journals, look under the Databases tab, or click here.
Special Collections (A good place for primary resources in the library!):