EDT 411/413/511/544: Social Studies Methods

This index of scholarly literature on United States and Canadian history and culture covers prehistoric times to the present. The database includes citations for journal articles, book and media reviews, and dissertations. Subject areas covered include history, anthropology, art, cultural studies, genealogy, literature & folklore, popular culture, sociology, women's and gender studies, geography, political science, and more. This is the electronic continuation of the print index "America: History and Life," published by ABC-CLIO.

The BIPNA is a bibliographic database covering all aspects of Indigenous culture, history, and life in North America from the 16th century to the present. It contains citations for newspapers, magazines, academic journals, books, reviews, and trade publications from the United States and Canada, with expanded content from Great Britain and Australia. Subjects include acculturation, archaeology, education, ethnohistory, economic development, folklore, the gaming industry, missions, mythology, religion, and tribal governments.

The project integrates autobiographies, biographies, Indian publications, oral histories, personal writings, photographs, drawings, and audio files. The result is a comprehensive representation of historical events (from the 17th century to the present) as told by the individuals who lived through them. The database is a resource for those interested in the history of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Canadian First Peoples. Browse topics such as politics, the armed forces, law, health, economics, sociology, relationships, religion, domestic life, battles and war, communities, agriculture, treaties, land holdings, and much more.

This collection of reference works focuses on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture. The core content includes African American National Biography; Dictionary of African Biography; Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience; Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1895; Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present; Black Women in America, Second Edition; The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought; and The Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American Biography.

The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is an expansive online platform designed to provide free access to a wealth of cultural and historical materials from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. It aggregates over 29 million items, including photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, and moving images, representing the diverse heritage of America. Users can explore collections by browsing timelines, maps, formats, and topics, making it easy to discover a wide array of resources. The DPLA aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of openly available materials while promoting educational use. It also offers features for users to save and share customized lists of items. By connecting cultural institutions and providing a unified search interface, DPLA serves as a vital resource for researchers, educators, and the public, fostering a deeper understanding of America's rich cultural landscape and history.

This resource provides data on all aspects of American history from colonial times through the year 2000. It is divided into five sections: population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic sectors, and governance and international relations. Data series relate to the social, behavioral, humanistic, and natural sciences, including history, economics, government, finance, sociology, demography, education, law, natural resources, climate, religion, international migration, and trade. This database is the electronic counterpart of the 5-volume print publication "Historical Statistics of the United States: Earliest Times to the Present, Millennial Edition."

This resource provides full-text access to the personal writings of North American women from all classes and walks of life, from colonial times to 1950. All age groups, all life stages, many ethnicities, and many geographical regions are represented. Some writings are by prominent women, while others provide insight into the everyday lives of ordinary women. Whenever possible, the collection includes biographical information about the author of each document. Materials and collection data have been drawn from a variety of sources, including unpublished letters and diaries, journal articles, pamphlets, newsletters, monographs, and conference proceedings.

Ohio Memory is a collaborative digital platform that brings together historical collections from over 330 archives, libraries, historical societies, and museums across Ohio. This resource provides access to a rich array of primary sources, including photographs, documents, maps, and artifacts that reflect the state's diverse history and cultural heritage. Users can explore more than 26,000 digitized items spanning various themes such as local history, genealogy, education, and the arts. The platform features user-friendly search and browse functionalities, allowing visitors to easily locate materials related to specific topics or regions. Additionally, Ohio Memory promotes educational engagement by offering curated exhibits and essays on significant historical events and figures in Ohio. By preserving and sharing these valuable resources, the platform supports research and fosters a deeper understanding of Ohio's past.

This collection of reference works focuses on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture. The core content includes African American National Biography; Dictionary of African Biography; Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience; Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1895; Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present; Black Women in America, Second Edition; The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought; and The Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro-Latin American Biography.

This collection is drawn from Joseph Sabin's famed nineteenth century bibliography "Bibliotheca Americana: A Dictionary of Books Relating to America from Its Discovery to the Present Time". This digital collection offers a perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late fifteenth century to the first decades of the twentieth century. Covering more than 400 years in North, Central, and South America and the West Indies, this collection highlights the social, political, and religious beliefs, culture, and contemporary opinions through sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, and first-hand documentation of exploration, trade, colonialism, slavery and abolition, westward movement, Native Americans, and military actions.

This database provides access to 40,000+ detailed maps and large-scale lithographed street plans of Ohio cities drawn by the Sanborn Fire Insurance Company between 1882 and 1962. Sanborn maps are valuable for historical research into urban geography and documenting changes in the built environment of American cities over many decades. The maps include outlines of each building and outbuilding; the location of windows and doors; street names; street and sidewalk widths; property boundaries; fire walls; natural features (rivers, canals, etc.); railroad corridors; building use (sometimes even particular room uses); house and block number; as well as the composition of building materials including the framing, flooring, and roofing materials; the strength of the local fire department; indications of sprinkler systems; locations of fire hydrants; location of water and gas mains; and even the names of most public buildings, churches and businesses.