History Research Guide

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UH Hilo

Also be sure to search some of the General Databases and related Subject Area Databases:
UH Hilo General | UH Hilo Subject Area

• JSTOR (UH Hilo access)
  Access to select full-text academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in multiple disciplines. Archived journal coverage is from first issue of each title, but usually does not include current content. Spring 2025: some patrons have reported that JSTOR is very slow to display search pages and results - please be patient.
• Chronicling America (Free access for all users)
  An ongoing project from the Library of Congress to digitize historic newspapers. Coverage from 1777 to 1963 for some papers. Includes many historic Hawaiʻi newspapers (dates vary).
• History Reference Center (EBSCO) (UH Hilo access)
  Full text from more than 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 150 leading history periodicals, nearly 57,000 historical documents, more than 78,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 113,000 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
• Eighteenth Century Collections Online (UH Hilo access)
  Over 180,000 titles (200,000 volumes). Includes books, pamphlets, essays, broadsides and more. Includes works published in the UK during the 18th century plus thousands from elsewhere. Full-text searchable - every word on more than 33 million pages. View the digital page images and save, bookmark, print and download works.
• European Views of the Americas (EBSCO) (UH Hilo access)
  A comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. Based on “European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed In Europe Relating to The Americas, 1493-1750,” the authoritative bibliography that is well-known and respected by scholars worldwide. More than 32,000 entries. Index only, no full text.
• Exploring Race in Society (standard EBSCO interface ) (UH Hilo access)
  Exploring Race in Society (unique interface ) (UH Hilo access)
  Exploring Race in Society is a free resource specifically designed for students and faculty at the high school and college level to support dialogue and encourage thoughtful discourse by providing students with a deep understanding of how current issues in society stem from actions and policies of the past for key issues surrounding systemic racism, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusivity. The resource is comprised of proprietary essays written and reviewed by a diverse group of writers representing the fields of academia, journalism, medicine, and other disciplines working to address issues related to race. In addition to the essays, Exploring Race in Society includes full-text articles from academic journals, primary source documents, nonprofit organizations, and government agency reports.
• HeinOnline (UH Hilo access)
  Contains journals, U.S. federal and state documents, international materials, and case law. Collections include:
  • Civil Rights and Social Justice
  • Gun Regulation and Legislation in America
  • LGBTQ+ Rights
  • Open Society Justice Initiative
  • Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law

HawaiʻiCC

Also be sure to search some of the General Databases and related Subject Area Databases:
HawaiʻiCC General | HawaiʻiCC Subject Area

• JSTOR (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  Access to select full-text academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in multiple disciplines. Archived journal coverage is from first issue of each title, but usually does not include current content. Spring 2025: some patrons have reported that JSTOR is very slow to display search pages and results - please be patient.
• Chronicling America (Free access for all users)
  An ongoing project from the Library of Congress to digitize historic newspapers. Coverage from 1777 to 1963 for some papers. Includes many historic Hawaiʻi newspapers (dates vary).
• History Reference Center (EBSCO) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  Full-text from more than 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cove-rto-cover full text for more than 150 leading history periodicals, nearly 57,000 historical documents, more than 78,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 113,000 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
• Eighteenth Century Collections Online (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  Over 180,000 titles (200,000 volumes). Includes books, pamphlets, essays, broadsides and more. Includes works published in the UK during the 18th century plus thousands from elsewhere. Full-text searchable - every word on more than 33 million pages. View the digital page images and save, bookmark, print and download works.
• European Views of the Americas (EBSCO) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  A comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. Based on “European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed In Europe Relating to The Americas, 1493-1750,” the authoritative bibliography that is well-known and respected by scholars worldwide. More than 32,000 entries. Index only, no full text.
• Exploring Race in Society (standard EBSCO interface ) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  Exploring Race in Society (unique interface ) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  Exploring Race in Society is a free resource specifically designed for students and faculty at the high school and college level to support dialogue and encourage thoughtful discourse by providing students with a deep understanding of how current issues in society stem from actions and policies of the past for key issues surrounding systemic racism, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusivity. The resource is comprised of proprietary essays written and reviewed by a diverse group of writers representing the fields of academia, journalism, medicine, and other disciplines working to address issues related to race. In addition to the essays, Exploring Race in Society includes full-text articles from academic journals, primary source documents, nonprofit organizations, and government agency reports.
• HeinOnline (Hawaiʻi CC access)
  Contains journals, U.S. federal and state documents, international materials, and case law. Collections include:
  • Civil Rights and Social Justice
  • Gun Regulation and Legislation in America
  • LGBTQ+ Rights
  • Open Society Justice Initiative
  • Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law