Guides: History: Web Resources

Websites

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
American Association of Museums
Directory of 3,000 museums, ethical guidelines for museums, and more.
American Memory
Treasures from the Library of Congress Collection
Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library
Foreign Relations of the United States
The official historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and diplomatic activity provided by the State Department's Office of the Historian.
History Matters
Designed for high school and college teachers and students, this site serves as a gateway to web resources and offers other useful materials for teaching U.S. history.
National Archives and Records Administration
Research guides, online exhibits, databases, lesson plans.
Access to Archival Databases (National Archives)
Online access to a selection of nearly 50 million historic electronic records created by more than 20 federal agencies on a wide range of topic.
Archival Research Catalog (National Archives)
Primary source material for the study of American history.
National Jukebox
Historical sound recordings from the collections of the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation and other contributing libraries and archives. Includes "spoken word" recordings such as speeches, recitations and comedies.
New Deal Network
Lesson plans, student project ideas, and links to other sites about the New Deal.
Presidential Libraries
Overview of Presidential Library System and links to individual libraries.
Society of American Archivists: Using Archives
Outlines the functions and procedures of archives including archives function, conducting research, and access to historical materials.
World Digital Library
Online collection of primary materials from countries around the world, a collaborative effort between Library of Congress, UNESCO, and many countries.