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This is a key starting place for research in several different fields, providing bibliographies on current scholarship on topics from the social sciences and humanities. - Reference Universe This link opens in a new window
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Encyclopedia of Women in American History by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 0765680386Publication Date: 2002More information in Catalyst
This illustrated encyclopedia covers the colonial period to the present. Includes historical surveys and thematic essays on central issues and political changes affecting women's lives during each period. These are followed by A-Z entries on significant events and social movements, laws, court cases and more, as well as profiles of notable American women from all walks of life and all fields of endeavor. Primary sources and original documents are included throughout.
Women in American History by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9781610696029Publication Date: 2017More information in Catalyst
Offering comprehensive coverage of women of a diverse range of cultures, classes, ethnicities, religions, and sexual identifications, this four-volume set identifies the many ways in which women have helped to shape and strengthen the United States. Also includes: primary documents, such as personal letters, public papers, newspaper articles, recipes, and more.
Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 1438141874Publication Date: 2014More information in Catalyst
This informative A-to-Z volume contains hundreds of entries covering the people, events, and terms involved in the history of women and politics.
Black Women in America by Call Number: ONLINE and REF E185.86 .B542 2005ISBN: 9780195156775Publication Date: 2005More information in Catalyst
Celebrates the remarkable achievements of Black women throughout history, highlights their ongoing contributions in America today. Includes illustrations, biographies, bibliographies, and a chronology.
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A comprehensive collection of scholarship that focuses on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture. Contains scholarly articles, reference works, primary sources, timelines, biographies, images, maps, charts and tables, and film clips, among many other things.
The Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9780684325538Publication Date: 2019More information in Catalyst
Provides a global view of the history of LGBTQ people and communities, covering significant figures and events worldwide. Covers disciplines such as: history, literature, psychology, sociology and others.
Oxford encyclopedia of American social history by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9780199743377Publication Date: [2012]This encyclopedia's substantial topical essays and accompanying bibliographies provide an excellent starting point for research in American social history. Examines the history of ordinary Americans.
Encyclopedia of American cultural and intellectual history by Call Number: REF: E169.1 .E624 2001 and OnlineAvailability and more information from Catalyst...
Three volume set covering a wide range of topics, themes, people, and institutions relevant to the study of the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the U.S.
