Section 12

Making of America

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Making of America
Brief Description: 

Making of America (MoA) is a digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. The collection currently contains approximately 10,000 books and 50,000 journal articles with 19th century imprints.

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Making of America (MoA) is a digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. The collection currently contains approximately 10,000 books and 50,000 journal articles with 19th century imprints.

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Internet Resources
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Notable Black American men

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Notable Black American men
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Biographical information on 500 of the most significant men throughout American history.

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Biographical information on 500 of the most significant men throughout American history.

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Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E185.86.N68 1999
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1198624
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American first ladies : their lives and their legacy

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American first ladies
Brief Description: 

Contains substantial biographies of all first ladies, up to and including Laura Bush, each followed by a bibliographical essay.

Full Description: 

Contains substantial biographies of all first ladies, up to and including Laura Bush, each followed by a bibliographical essay.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E176.2.A44 2001
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1224951
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American statesmen : secretaries of state from John Jay to Colin Powell

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American statesmen
Brief Description: 

Contains a good biography of every American who has served as Secretary of State, up to and including Colin Powell. Each entry is followed by a good bibliographical essay.

Full Description: 

Contains a good biography of every American who has served as Secretary of State, up to and including Colin Powell. Each entry is followed by a good bibliographical essay.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E176.A596 2004
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1249900
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Notable native Americans

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Notable native Americans
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Includes short to medium length biographies of important Native Americans.

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Includes short to medium length biographies of important Native Americans.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E89.N67 1995
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1173196
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Dictionary of world biography

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Dictionary of world biography
Brief Description: 

A six volume set that includes excellent 2,000-3,000 word biographies of prominent historical figures.

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A six volume set that includes excellent 2,000-3,000 word biographies of prominent historical figures.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref CT104.D54 1998
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1196417
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Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History: The Black Experience in the Americas

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Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History: The Black Experience in the Americas
Brief Description: 

This work contains over 2200 entries; most of them are biographies. The set includes a detailed index.

Full Description: 

This work contains over 2200 entries; most of them are biographies. The set includes a detailed index.

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Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E185 .E54 2006 vols 1-6
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1254462~S9
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Black Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia

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Black Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia
Brief Description: 

This three-volume encyclopedia contains topics of interest and many biographical entries. Volume 3 contains a chronology, a bibliography, a thematic outline, and an extensive index.

Full Description: 

This three-volume encyclopedia contains topics of interest and many biographical entries. Volume 3 contains a chronology, a bibliography, a thematic outline, and an extensive index.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E185.86 .B542 2005
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1172699~S9
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African American National Biography

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African American National Biography
Brief Description: 

Consult the List of Entries (over 4000 subjects) at the beginning of volume one. Nearly all entries contain a Further Readings section.

Full Description: 

Consult the List of Entries (over 4000 subjects) at the beginning of volume one. Nearly all entries contain a Further Readings section. Volume eight also has a indexes by subject, occupation, place of birth, awards, and area of renown.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref E185.96 .A4466 2008 vols 1-8
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1287411~S9
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Encyclopedia of the American West

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Encyclopedia of the American West
Brief Description: 

This encyclopedia contains over 2400 entries with subject entries ranging from the labor movement and women’s suffrage to music about the region.

Full Description: 

This encyclopedia contains over 2400 entries with subject entries ranging from the labor movement and women’s suffrage to music about the region. Bibliographic citations, illustrations, maps, and an index complement the text.

Resource Type: 
Print Reference Sources
Library Location and Call Number: 
Ref F591 .E485 1996 vols 1-4
Link to Magnus: 
http://books.luther.edu/record=b1178505~S9
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