REL 260: Redrawing the Map - older version (Larsen): Research Resources

The California Digital Newspaper Collection is a project of the Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research (CBSR) at the University of California, Riverside. Includes scanned versions of the San Bernardino News (1912-1918), San Bernardino Daily Courier (1886-1894) and San Bernardino Daily Sun (1894-1997).

The OAC is a website that provides free public access to detailed descriptions of primary source collections (artwork, manuscripts, papers, historic photographs, and so on) maintained by more than 200 libraries, special collections, archives, historical societies, and museums throughout California -- including collections maintained by the 10 University of California (UC) campuses.

The Heritage Room's primary collections focus upon themes, events, and individuals who contributed to the ongoing history of Redlands and Southern California. In addition to California-related collections, the division also stewards the Abraham Lincoln and Civil War collections of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine.

Many treasures of San Bernardino's past are preserved in the Arda Haenszel California Room of the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library. Learn about the Native Americans who were living here when the settlers came. Read how the valley appeared to the early explorers. Discover how San Bernardino was laid out with broad streets in a grid pattern. Early maps are available. See pictures of pioneers and early streets and buildings downtown.

Alphabetized index of images related to the history of San Bernardino City and region.

The mission of the San Bernardino County Historical Archives is to identify, collect, preserve, maintain, and make available records and historical materials relating to the County of San Bernardino. The Archives serves as both a repository for these unique documents and as a resource center open to the public and county staff.

On-line access to photos, publications and resources preserved and/or published by the City of San Bernardino historical and pioneer society.

The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum specializes in San Bernardino history and all things railroad. It houses the Santa Fe Western Archives and unique artifacts, surrounded by hundreds of historic photographs.

Online database comprised of photos and oral histories, categorized by date and era.

The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) strives to democratize access to the best data on religion...Data included in the ARDA is self-reported. It is particularly useful for exploring Protestantism.

The USC Center for Religion & Civic Culture offers a wide variety of resources available for public use. Students, researchers, practitioners and others are invited to explore included books, maps, data, methodological and practical tools, and archives.

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research offers policy-relevant research, that anticipates emerging issues. It has historically served as a bridge between scholars and faith communities.

Developed by the Glenmary Research Institute, the U.S. Religion Census sources religious data at the county level. It reports the number of congregations in every U.S. county equivalent for each of 236 faith groups. It is unusually nuanced in treating Catholic and Orthodox traditions.

Subscription database containing content useful for mapping global (and local) religious landscapes. (You must be logged into Armacost Library for access.)

History of African-American citrus growers in the Inland Empire.