Online Resources

History Matters
An extensive collection of sources and information about the practice of historical research
Founders Online
A collection of correspondence and other writings by six founding fathers of the United States, curated by the National Archives in Washington D.C.
American Memory
Collections of resources on various aspects of American history curated by the Library of Congress
PBS
A source of documentaries on American history (and more!) as well as supplemental materials including primary sources

Google Scholar

Google Scholar
Locate scholarly articles, court cases, and books. Not all articles are peer-reviewed. Limited full-text availability. Google Scholar settings can be configured to link to John Esch library database contents.