Databases
Check these databases for articles about history. Need biographical information? The first three books in the blue box below are the best places to start.
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowLook here for scholarly and popular articles about American Indian topics in a variety of areas, including history. Search for specific events, locations, or themes; narrow your results by clicking on the terms at the left.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowFind full-text articles for history and other subjects in this journal archive. Though it has early volumes, it doesn't have the most recent 5 or so years; look to Academic Search Premier for recent articles.
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Books
Need information about a specific person? Search for the name below.
If you get poor results, try variations on the name if any exist.
If you can't find what you want, if you want more concise information, or if you just want to browse, use the first three books below.
General American Indian history books are also listed below.
Looking for an American Indian woman? See the Women tab for more books.
American Indian Biographies by Call Number: View Ebook (1999 version) Reference E98 .A46 2005These biographies of notable American Indians include alternative names and citations for further readings. Check the back for people listed by tribal affiliation and year of birth.
The Encyclopedia of Native American Biography by Call Number: Reference E89 .J69 1998Find short entries for over 600 important American Indians, from military leaders and chiefs to artists and political activists.
Notable Native Americans by Call Number: Reference E89 .N67 1995Though a bit older, this is still a good book for information on influential Americans Indian in politics, law, journalism, science, art, literature, athletics, entertainment, and more.
American Indian History by Call Number: Reference E77 .A496 2003 v. 1–2This set covers wars and battles, government, legal decisions, cultural and religious movements, and more. Find topics easily with the indexes at the end of volume 2: by category, geographic area, and tribe.
Encyclopedia of Native American Wars and Warfare by Call Number: Reference E81 .E98 2005This work describes wars, battles, treaties, tribes, people, places, ceremonies, weaponry, and related important concepts.
Encyclopedia of Native American Economic History by Call Number: Reference E98.E2 E52 1999Learn about the economies of various North American Indian tribes, including changes wrought by European contact and current economic issues on reservations (as of the mid-'90s).
Web Resources
- We Shall Remain – PBS.orgFive online 90-minute documentaries tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective. With interviews, reenactments, and original photos and footage when available, focuses include the Mayflower, Tecumseh, the Trail of Tears, Geronimo, and the American Indian Movement at Wounded Knee.
- Native American Records – FootnoteSee digitized copies of original historical records, including Indian Census Rolls (1885-1940), treaties, photographs, and more. Most content is free; some requires paid membership.