Historical Context and Background
In addition to consulting county histories, newspapers, and city directories, you can also use reference sources to learn the context and background for your ancestors.
In Motion: The African-American Migration ExperienceCall Number: Floor 3 Shelves, E185 .D625 2004ISBN: 0792273850
- America: History and LifeCitation database of journal articles about U.S. and Canadian history ranging from prehistoric to present times.
- Historical AbstractsCitation database about world history from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada; search America History and Life).
- JSTORMulti-disciplinary full text database of core scholarly journals. Search Help for Students