Key Article Databases
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Ethnic NewsWatchProQuest - Interdisciplinary, full text database of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press (coverage 1959- present) .
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Diversity Studies (OneFile)GALE- Access to complete, up-to-date content from leading journals and reference sources that explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
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America: History & LifeEBSCO - leading scholarly index to journal literature of history and culture in U.S. and Canada. Covers some journals back to 1910. Indexes 1,700 journals.
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Historical AbstractsEBSCO -Academic index that covers the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present,
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Communication & Mass Media CompleteEBSCO -Literature in communication, mass media and related fields. Provides indexing to 750+ titles, full text is available for over 450 titles.
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Dissertations & Theses GlobalProQuest - Full-text and abstracts for dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present from around the world.
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Contemporary Women's Issues (OneFile)GALE - Access to complete, up-to-date full text and pertinent backfile content from leading journals and reference sources on topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
Reference Resources
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CultureGrams OnlineWorldwide cultural information on lifestyle and society from over 200 countries including basic statistics, customs, lifestyle and society.
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A to Z The WorldWorld Trade Press. Online database for the international and business traveler. Covers cultural and practical information from embassies to internet connectivity.
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U.S. History (In Context)GALE - Contains reference and periodical articles covering precolonial history to the present, as well as 5,000 primary source documents. Also includes current, authoritative, media-rich information including curriculum aligned materials from Gale publications.
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World History (In Context)GALE - Covers over 5,000 years of world history, including full-text reference articles, primary documents, and newsreels.
Multimedia Resources
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Alexander Street PressProQuest - Multidisciplinary streaming video and music collections including history, art, business, law, dance, education, healthcare, music, science, and more.
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Digital Films on DemandMultidisciplinary academic collection of Digital Films on Demand providing streaming films and transcripts.
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ARTstorA digital library of over 1 million images from a wide range of cultures and time periods and historical photographs from around the world.
Street car conductor in Seattle not allowing passengers aboard without a mask. 1918.
Mass transit systems, with crowds of people in close quarters, were fertile venues for the spread of disease. In Seattle, public health officials required passengers and employees wear masks as a precautionary measure.
Record held at: National Archives at College Park, MD. Record number 165-WW-269B-11.