US+I+Research+Project

Recommended Resources **Instructions:** Locate authoritative sources of information that help you answer your research question. Conduct keyword searches in the recommended resources below.


 * Library Catalog **
 * ** Destiny Quest: ** Destiny Quest allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs and audiobooks), as well as it's selection of ebooks from any Internet connected device.


 * Recommended Databases **
 * **Gale: Biography in Context: Start Here if your researching a historical figure!** This database will provide you with a great reference article on your historical figure, as well as magazine, journal and newspaper articles. It has links to audio and video sources and recommends websites.
 * ** ABC CLIO: American History:Start ** **Here if you're researching a historical event!** This database will provide you with detailed information on your historical event, with corresponding primary sources, etc. [[image:GaleDatabases.jpg width="191" height="81" align="right" caption="Click Here to Search Multiple Gale Databases at Once " link="@http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=mlin_m_walthamel"]]
 * ** NBC Learn: ** Collections of video resources, primary sources, historic footage, images, mini-documentaries and text resources designed for use in the K-12 classroom.
 * ** ABC CLIO: American Government **
 * ** ABC CLIO: The African American Experience **
 * ** ABC-CLIO World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society **
 * ** Gale: U.S. History in Context **
 * ** ProQuest: Culture Grams United States Edition **

**NOTE:** Make sure to cite your sources! If you need help, stop by the library or visit the Citation and Copyright page on the library's website.
 * Primary Sources **
 * **WHS Library Primary Source Pathfinder:** This resource contains an introduction to primary sources, as well as links to various primary source databases and archives on the web.
 * **Historical Newspapers:** Use this database to search through copies of The New York Times from the 1850's through 2008 and The Boston Globe from the 1870's through 1979. (database)
 * **National Archives, Vault** (website)
 * **National Archives, Docs Teach:** Primary sources from the American Revolution to contemporary United States. (website)
 * ** American State Papers: Visit Your Library 24/7 for the BPL Card # ** (database)