This collection includes over 600 documents with over 75,000 pages covering key aspects of the history of slavery in America from its origins in Africa to its abolition, including materials on the slave trade, plantation life, emancipation, pro-slavery and anti-slavery arguments, the religious views on slavery, and more.
Provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]
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Consisting of nearly 500 titles totaling about 90,000 pages of text, Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War documents the war that transformed America, ending slavery, and unifying the nation around the principles of freedom.
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Consisting of 450 titles totaling 94,000 pages of text, Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution documents the revolution and war that created the United States of America, from the earliest protests in 1765 through the peace treaty of 1783.
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Provides access to 1.4+ billion records spanning the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond Available for in-library use only at Blasco Library. […]
Unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Available for in-library use only at Blasco Library. […]
This multilingual family history research database includes historical documents from 48 countries, historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
Resource provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]
Provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from 1704 through today from across the United States. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]
Identify, price, and learn everything about antiques and collectibles. Access all Kovels.com articles, identification guides, histories, prices, marks, and how-to guides on buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Access provided through Overdrive’s Libby app or on the Libby website. Access ends on May 31, 2025Resource available to public libraries in Erie and Crawford Counties. Library card required. […]
Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections in libraries across Pennsylvania. External web resource. […]
Find full image/text articles on local news, issues, events, and people from current and archived issues of the of the Erie Times-News, Erie Morning Dispatch, and Erie Daily Times. Coverage spans from 1884-Present. Resource available to public libraries in Erie County. Library card required. […]
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