Conspiracy Theories in American History: An Encyclopedia

Location: Reference E179 C66 2003

This two volume encyclopedia has articles on conspiracies in American from the times of the puritans to the present. The set is organized in three major sections. The first provides an overviews of theories and topics. The second section contains alphabetical listed entries which cover "historical, intellectual, and political context behind theories. And the third section provides excerpts from original source documents to illustrate the range of conspiracies

American National Biography

Location: WSU Reference CT213 .A68 1999

The American National Biography is an excellent resource twenty-four volume encyclopedia. "Over 10 years in the making, American National Biography is a fascinating study of the people who have shaped the United States. Why replace the Dictionary of American Biography instead of merely updating it through supplements? Because the editors include new scholarship and people who were missed in the original, especially women and ethnic minorities. Numbering 24 volumes and containing 17,500 entries, the work offers readable, informative, and critical biographies for each subject, the location of their papers (if they exist), and selective bibliographies. Excellent indexes--subject, contributor, place of birth, and occupation--enhance use. This is an outstanding set that will be heavily consulted for many years to come"--"Outstanding reference sources 2000," American libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA

A History of Women in the United States: State-by-State Reference

Location: Reference HQ1410 H58 2004

Check out this four volume set. It is a great place to learn about women in the history of the United States. It's Joe Mount's favorite new resource. Ask him more about it!