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.
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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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This archive presents an extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000.The 4,000 issues include reports of national and international current events, politics, sports, and entertainment.
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This iconic monthly publication provides unparalleled, in-depth coverage of society, cultures, nature, science, technology, travel, geography, and more. This resource includes complete, unlimited access to the magazine’s main content through 2020.
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Browse and read full-text newspapers from more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, plus leading titles from around the world. Includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.
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This multilingual family history research database includes historical documents from 48 countries, historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.
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Inspire emergent learners to create, play, and explore in a vibrant, enriching environment with Britannica School Elementary. This captivating tool is packed with tiered nonfiction articles across various subjects, and makes learning fun and accessible.
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POWER Library, provided by the State Library of Pennsylvania, is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy 24/7 access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks. Research a subject. Learn about your family history. Locate a title. Explore career options. Chat with a Librarian and receive one-to-one help in real time. […]
Access more than 100 online language courses, packed with pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing and vocabulary-building lessons. Resource provided by the State Library. Access with any PA library card. […]
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