History and Biography Databases & e-Books
	American Civil War Reference Library Covers the events and people of the Civil War period, including biographical profiles and primary source materials.
	American Decades Covers events and social history from 1900-1999. Each decade includes a general overview, a chronology of world events, important social issues, historical information, and interesting trivia.
	Biography and Genealogy Master Index A comprehensive index to biographies of contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.
	Biography Resource Center An easy-to-use database with biographies of people from around the world and across all disciplines. Search by name, nationality, ethnicity, time period, or occupation.
	Colonial America Reference Library Designed for students, provides comprehensive information on the Colonial American period, including biographical profiles and primary source documents.
	Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages Provides a broad overview of costume traditions from diverse cultures, from prehistoric times to the present day.
	Oxford African American Studies Center An online collection of research on the lives and events which have shaped African Amercian and African history and culture. Search full text articles, primary sources, images, and timelines.
	Witchcraft in America This fascinating and informative source covers the history of witchcraft in the United States from witch hunts during the Colonial Period to modern day followers of Wicca.

More Suggested History & Biography Resources

• Please check out our Long Beach History Collection page and our How to Research a Long Beach Home page for more information about our unique local history resources.
• Visit our History & Biography Bookmarks on Delicious.