U.S. History

For researchers in the field of United States history, the Duke University Libraries offers numerous resources, from electronic databases to primary documents held in the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.  This guide is designed to highlight a selection of these resources and collections.  While many of the titles listed cover United States history in general, there are many resources which address a specific aspect of United States history such as the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. The links listed in the “Table of Contents” to the left will help you find resources from encyclopedias to books to journal articles.

Need research assistance?  Please contact me to schedule a research consultation.  Also, if you would like to suggest a title for purchase, please email me or you can use the request form from the library web site.