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American Civil War: Letters and Diaries

Read firsthand accounts of daily life during the War.

American Indian Correspondence

Explore letters and images from 1833 to 1893.

American Indian Movement and Native American Radicalism

Examine AIM activities through detailed FBI files.

American Music

Explore and listen to music from America’s past.

American Periodicals Series Online

Browse periodicals published from 1740 to 1900.

American West

Discover original documents about western expansion.

Archive Finder

Locate archives in the United States and British Isles.

Asian Life in America

Access primary source news related to Asian American history and daily life.

Black Life in America

Explore the experience and impact of African Americans.

Black Thought and Culture

Browse the works of leading African American authors.

Civil War Era

View primary sources focusing on the entire era.

Civil War in Words and Deeds

Read first-person accounts of army life, 1861 to 1865.

Civil War Service Reports of Union Army

Access the Service Reports of Union Army generals.

Colonial State Papers

View documents about the Atlantic and Caribbean world.

Confederate Newspapers

Search Confederate newspapers from 1861 to 1865 from AL, FL, GA, TN, and VA.

County and Regional Histories & Atlases

Locate hard-to-find county and regional histories for CA, IL, IN, MI, NY, OH, PA, and WI.

Daily Life through History

Discover relatable everyday details about past eras.

Digital Sanborn Maps

Search U.S. fire insurance maps from 1867 to 1970.

Exploring Race in Society

Explore informative academic-level essays on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Fold3 Library Edition

Explore military records and share personal stories.
Fold3 Library Edition Tutorials

Hispanic Life in America

Explore the experience and impact of Hispanic Americans.

Historic Documents

Discover key events and documents organized by year.

Historical Newspapers

Search prominent newspapers dating back to 1764.

Historical Statistics of the United States

Create custom tables from statistics of your choosing.

Just for Kids Access Video

Stream fun and educational videos for kids.
Just for Kids Access Video Tutorials

Music Periodicals of the 19th Century

Browse historical periodicals about American music.

Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers

See 19th century U.S. newspapers as originally printed.

North American Immigrant Letters, Diaries and Oral Histories

Find primary sources regarding North American immigration.

North American Women's Letters and Diaries, Colonial to 1950

Explore women's diaries and correspondence to 1950.

Read It!

Find research support for English language learners.

Sabin Americana: History of the Americas, 1500-1926

Find resources about the Americas spanning 400 years.

Slavery and Anti-Slavery

Examine slavery from a multinational perspective.