United States History 

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To learn more about studying U.S. history at LHU, go to the Department of History, Political Science, Economics, and Geography.

     This study guide was created to support undergraduate research in United States History.  Click on the tabs near the top of this page to find your way through the guide, which includes:

• Information about the Library of Congress (LC) Classification System that will help you find the library’s books on U.S. history and related subjects
• A list of encyclopedias, dictionaries, statistical handbooks, and other Reference Books (Print & Online)
• A selection of Maps & Atlases (Print & Online)
• A list of books in the Opposing Viewpoints series relevant to studies in U.S. history
• A list of online Databases (of journal articles, news reports, etc.) accessible to LHU students, staff, and faculty
• A list of Journals (Print & Online) in U.S. history and related disciplines
• A list of useful (and free) Web Resources
• A guide to Borrowing Books & Articles from Other Libraries
• A guide to Citing & Writing in the field of history

     All of the listed resources are either available in Stevenson Library, on the library website, or through the library’s online subscriptions.

     If you have any questions or comments about the resources listed in this study guide or would like further assistance with your research, please contact Joby Topper at 484-2465 or by email at jtopper@lhup.edu.