On-line Databases for History

A password is required for off-campus access to full text resources. DCCC Library patrons may obtain passwords in person, by phone 336.224.4727, or via emailing librarystaff@davidsonccc.edu.

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American Slavery: A Composite Autobiography [HISTORY]
A collection of the life histories of former slaves in the United States compiled through nearly 4,000 interviews with ex-slaves.

Annals of American History [HISTORY]
Provides the original words of more than 1,500 authors who made and analyzed American history through speeches, writings, memoirs, poems, and interviews.

Daily Life Through History [HISTORY]
Daily Life Through History offers a detailed portrayal of what life was like for ordinary people in different cultures throughout history.

HeritageQuest [HISTORY]
Provides libraries with a unique, growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. Contains original page images for all documents, over 25,000 books, the entire U.S. Federal Census, PERSI™, and other expanding collections.

Historic Events of the 20th Century [HISTORY]
Learn how the events of the last century shaped, and will continue to shape, the events of the 21st century.

North American Women's Letters and Diaries [HISTORY]
Over 150,000 pages of published letters and diaries plus 4,000 pages of previously unpublished materials depicting the personal experiences of hundreds of women.

Sanborn Maps NC [HISTORY]
Sanborn Maps for the state of North Carolina provides digital access to 11,173 large-scale maps of 158 North Carolina towns and cities.

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