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Print Resources
  • Most print resources on Early America will be located in 973, 973.3, 973.4 and our Biography Collection.
  • Print resources on specific topics may be found by searching the Online Catalog.

eBooks ~ eBooks from Gale Virtual Reference Library

Search example: "War of 1812," "Thomas Jefferson," "Battle of New Orleans"

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Databases: Scroll over an image for a complete description.

Search Biography Resource Center for brief and extensive biographies, articles, and web resources about people in American and world life, both past and present.~ Search for articles on individuals such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.

Search Britannica Online for reference information in literature, science, social science, and history.  Britannica Online also carries news stories from The New York Times. ~ Search for articles on individuals and events such as the War of 1812. Includes many maps, images, and other media.

Search Clipart.com for clipart, photos, fonts and more.  User name: smaine Password: south ~ Clipart, photos, fonts, and more

Compton's Encyclopedia~ Easy-to-read reference articles, images, and maps. Search example: War of 1812.

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Gale Virtual Reference Library ~ Search a large collection of eBook Reference materials.

Search History Resource Center: US for reference information, periodical articles, primary sources, and multimedia items such as maps and images from United States history. ~ Reference, magazine/newspaper, and primary sources

  • United States History, 1789-1817 (Early Republic) Topic Tree ~ In addition to the general articles on presidential administrations, notice the related topics for the time period in the left column -- all clickable items for more specific resutls.
  • War of 1812 Topic Tree ~ In addition to the general articles on the War of 1812, notice the listing of battles in the left column -- all clickable items for more specific results.

Search Student Resource Center Gold for reference, periodical, and primary source articles as well as maps and images across all subject areas. ~ Reference, magazine, newspaper, and primary sources

  • United States History, 1789-1817 (Early Republic) Topic Tree ~ In addition to the general articles covering presidential administrations, arts, business, economics, women, and much more, notice the Broader, Narrower, and Related Terms available in the left column that will lead to more resources.
  • War of 1812 Topic Tree ~ In addition to the general articles on the War of 1812, notice the Broader, Narrower, and Related Terms available in the left column that will lead to more resources.

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Internet Resources

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  • The Hermitage: Home of Andrew Jackson ~ Click "Discover" > "Andrew Jackson" for biographies, timelines, and primary sources of Andrew Jackson.
  • The James Madison Center ~ Information from the James Madison Center at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
  • The James Madison Papers at the Library of Congress ~ Timelines, biographies, and digitized copies of Madison's writings.
  • The John Adams Library ~ A special exhibit at the Boston Public Library with timelines and extensive information about John Adams.
  • POTUS (Presidents of the United States) ~ Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included. From the Internet Public Library.
  • The Presidents (American Experience) ~ Use the "Select a President" drop-down menu to select George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, or Andrew Jackson. From the PBS series, American Experience.

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N. Mellendorf, Librarian. Maine South High School, Library Resource Center, Park Ridge, IL
Created: 2/11/08 Contact: nmellendorf@maine207.org