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History

Chicago Tribune Historical
Full coverage from 1849 to 1986 (see Chicago Tribune database for 1985-present)

Harpweek
Full-text articles and images from Harper's Weekly, the 19th century "Journal of Civilization."Covers the Civil War and Reconstruction periods of American history. 1857-1889.

History Study Center
Primary and secondary documents for history research.

New York Times Historical
Full coverage from 1853 to 2006 (see New York Times database for 1985-present)

OAIster
Open Archives Initiative open resource to digital archival materials around the world

Sanborn Insurance Maps 1867 to 1970 (Illinois)
Illinois maps that chart the growth of villages, towns, and cities from 1867 - 1970.