HIST 121: American History To 1877: Internet Resources

Documents, photos and records collected by the National Archives.

Created by the Independence Hall Association (IHA), a non-profit, independent organization. Provides basic information on general topics in U.S. history.

Finding agent of American history containing primary and secondary documents

Collaborative project between the University of Michigan and Cornell University to provide digitized primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction.

Based at The City University of New York Graduate Center. Produces print, visual, and multimedia materials that explore the diverse social and cultural history of the United States.

"ArchiveGrid is a new database that offers students, faculty, librarians, and genealogists unparalleled access to archive records and finding aids, enabling the most comprehensive research possible. Search through nearly a million collection descriptions and get the information you need to arrange a visit or order copies."

Project at Yale University to provide documents in law, history and diplomacy back to the 18th century and earlier.

Digital archives maintained by the University of Houston

Gateway to web resources and other useful materials for teaching U.S. history

Written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience.