LibGuides: AP US History (Academy): GBS Database & Web Resources

Political Cartoon Resources

Editorial Cartoons from Issues & Controversies in American History (GBS)
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Requires GBS login (ID number only) and password for access from home.
Editorial Cartoons from Issues & Controversies in American History (GBN)
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Requires GBN login (ID number only) and password for access from home.
Oliphant's Anthem: Pat Oliphant at the Library of Congress
1966-the 1990s
Clifford H. (Baldy) Baldowski Editorial Cartoon Collection
"His work is a rich source of information for those studying political reorganization in Georgia and the growth of Atlanta as well as the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, the Vietnam conflict, Middle East tensions, and Watergate."

Primary Sources in GBS Databases

GBS Database Resources

Require GBS login (ID number only) and password for access from home.

Gale Reference eBooks (GVRL) This link opens in a new window
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The largest e-book collection at GBS. It has over 500 reference titles in all subject areas.
Issues & Controversies in History This link opens in a new window
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Concise, well-developed overviews of major historical events and figures. Search by keyword or browse by topic.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers (Dates Vary) This link opens in a new window
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Includes historical coverage of New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Christian Science Monitor, and more.
Gale U.S. History This link opens in a new window
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An excellent place to begin research. Includes reference sources, Magazine & Journal articles & primary sources.

GBN Database Resources

Require GBN login (ID number only) and password for access when not at GBN.

Annals of American History
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ProQuest Historical Newspapers
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Issues & Controversies in American History
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Primary Source Collections

Primary Source Resources on the Web (and more)

AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History
Massive collection of documents. Search by date or by keyword (control+f )

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The American Experience
This website, based on the PBS series, provides links to information on the many topics covered in the episodes. Many Include primary sources. Browse the archives, or search the website to find relevant information.
Digital Collections for the Classroom (Newberry Library)
Designed for teachers and students.
Digital Public Library of America
Search by keyword, browse by topic or go straight to Primary Source Sets
Ad*Access
Over 7,000 U.S. and Canadian advertisements covering five product categories - Beauty and Hygiene, Radio, Television, Transportation, and World War II propaganda - dated between 1911 and 1955
The AVALON Project: Documents in Law, History & Diplomacy (20th Century Documents)
Documenting the American South
"Documenting the American South (DocSouth) is a digital publishing initiative that provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to southern history, literature, and culture. "
Library Of Congress--Prints and Photographs Online Catalog
Contains about 75% of the Print and Photography collections at the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Explore Chicago Collections
Explore Chicago Collections' unified search lets you find archival collections and digital images at member institutions all over the Chicago area.
A Chronology of US Historical Documents
Archived pages. May load slowly.
The American Presidency Project
LIFE Magazine Photo Archive
History Matters
Provides a detailed advanced search for primary source documents.
US Army Center for Military History Galleries by Topic
Galleries of Army artwork, including posters from WWI & WWII and much more.