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Most
print resources on Early America will be located in 973, 973.3, 973.4 and our Biography Collection.
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Print
resources on specific topics may be found by searching the Online
Catalog.
~ 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 for articles on individuals such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.
~ Search for articles on individuals and events such as the War of 1812. Includes many maps, images, and other media.
~ Clipart, photos, fonts, and more
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Easy-to-read reference articles, images, and maps. Search example: War of 1812.
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~ Search a large collection of eBook Reference materials.
~ 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.
~ 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
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