College of Humanities and Social Sciences: History
National Archives
History Resources
Government documents provide a wealth of primary and secondary historical material. They offer insights into the government, the population, and culture. Here are a few highlights:
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Sources for Historical Research
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American Memory from the Library of CongressAmerican Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America.
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National Archives & Records AdministrationSee the 'Research Room,' NARA Archival Information Locator (NAIL): includes access to Dawes Rolls information (Southwest Region (Fort Worth, TX), Military Personnel Records, etc.
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U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 This link opens in a new windowThe bound, sequentially numbered volumes of all the Reports, Documents, and Journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives constitute a rich collection of primary source material on all aspects of American history. Upon completion, the digital version of the Serial Set will consist of approximately 369,000 publications published in 14,500 volumes and over 11 million pages.
Foreign Relations Resources
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CIA World FactbookThe Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
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USAIDUSAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.
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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review CommissionThe U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for legislative and administrative action.