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The library has a rich collection of material relating to the U.S. Civil War, its causes and aftermath. The library catalog, linked at left, will help you find full-length books on the topic. You should search America: History & Life for secondary source journal articles.
The databases listed below will help you find primary sources abut the U.S. Civil War, though you should also use the other techniques found on the Primary Sources page.
Accessible Archives content will move to a new search interface on or before Aug. 30, 2024. Access historical American newspapers, journals and books, including collections covering African-American newspapers, the Civil War, Native Americans in history, Women's Suffrage, World War I, Pennsylvania, and Quarantine and Disease Control in America. Coverage: mid 17th century through early 20th century - varies by collection, contains primary sources. Full text.