Library Research Guide

History 344

• Finding Autobiographies,Memoirs and Letters
• Finding Novels
• Finding Articles
• Reference Materials
• Get Help

Finding Autobiographies, Memoirs and Letters

Finding Primary Sources at Hamilton College 
This guide is an aid for finding primary sources using Burke Library's general collection, its online resources, and interlibrary loan.

American diaries: an annotated bibliography of published American diaries and journals
Location:  Ref CT214 .A77 1983
American diaries; an annotated bibliography of American diaries written prior to the year 1861
Location:  Ref CT214 .M38 1959
And so to bed: a bibliography of diaries published in English
Location:  Ref CT25 .H38 1987
A bibliography of American autobiographies
Location:  Ref CT220 .K36 1961
The published diaries and letters of American women: an annotated bibliography
Location:  Ref CT3260 .G66 1987

Use ALEX, the library catalog, to find books on your topic.

• Search topics by AUTHOR, SUBJECT or KEYWORD
   
• Search on the following subject headings:

[specific author lastname]
[specific subject] - personal narratives
[specific subject] - correspondence
[specific subject] - diaries


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Finding Novels

America in fiction; an annotated list of novels that interpret aspects of life in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Location: Ref PN3352.A45 .C62 1967
American fiction to 1900: a guide to information sources
Location: Ref PS368 .K5 1975
Black American fiction: a bibliography
Location: Ref PS153.N5 F35 1978
Crime fiction, 1749-1980: a comprehensive bibliography
Location: Ref PR830.D4 .H82 1984
Early American fiction, 1774-1830
Location: Ref PS377 .W44 1963
80 years of best sellers, 1895-1975
Location: Ref Z1033.B3 H342
English fiction, 1660-1800: a guide to information sources
Location: Ref PR851 .B395 1978
Fiction, 1876-1983: a bibliography of United States editions.
Location: Ref PN3451 .F53 1983
Science fiction and fantasy literature: a checklist, 1700-1974
Location: Ref PN3448.S45 R45 1979
World historical fiction guide: an annotated chronological, geographical and topical list of selected historical novels
Location: Ref PN3441 .M312 1973




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Finding Articles

Academic Search Premier  
America: History and Life  
GenderWatch

Historical Abstracts  
Women's Studies International

 

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Reference Materials

The Continuum complete international encyclopedia of sexuality
Location: Ref HQ 21 .I68 2004
Encyclopedia of homosexuality
Location: Ref HQ 76.25 .E53 1990
Encyclopedia of women and gender: sex similarities and differences and the impact of society on gender
Location: Ref HQ 1115 .E43 2001
Gay & lesbian literature
Location: Ref PN 56.H57 G36 1994
Human sexuality: an encyclopedia
Location: Ref HQ 9 .H846 1994
Lgbt, encyclopedia of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history in America
Location: Ref HQ 76.3.U5 E53 2004

Get Help

For assistance with this course, contact:

Kristin Strohmeyer
Reference Librarian
Burke Library
315-859-4481
kstrohme@hamilton.edu

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(Reviewed: February 1, 2008)