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American Historical Documents

American History Documents from the Library of Congress
The Avalon Project at Yale Law School - Provides access to primary source materials in the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. The documents are both from American history and world history.
National Archives and Records Administration - The NARA is the holder of public documents from our nation's history.
U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates - The Library of Congress has provided documents from the Continental Congress, Journals of Congress and Debates of Congress.
I Have a Dream Speech - This speech was delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963 in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Letter from the Birmingham Jail - This was written on April 16, 1963 by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mayflower Compact - The Mayflower Compact , which was signed aboard The Mayflower in 1620 set forth principles of tolerance and liberty for the government of a new colony in the New World.
Missouri Compromise - In 1819, Congressman James Tallmadge of New York introduced an amendment that would prohibit further growth of slavery in Missouri and would set the children of Missouri's slaves free.

American History

Library of Congress American Memory - Contains primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections.
Digital Public Library of America - Explore over 15 million items from libraries, archives and museums.
History Matters - From the American Social History Project/Center of Media and Learning, City of University New York, and the Center for History and New Media, George Mason University.
Digital History - Includes an up-to-date U.S. history textbook; annotated primary sources on United States, Mexican American, and Native American history, and slavery; and essays on the history of ethnicity and immigration, film, private life, and science and technology.
9/11 Memorial
AmericanPresident.org
World War II: A Digital Library - Hundreds of digitized historical World War II publications. Contains World War II reports and documents such as: Choosing Women for War - Industry Jobs, America's Biggest War Plant and Air Raid Shelters in Buildings.
FOIA Electronic Reading Room - "Provides the public with an overview of access to CIA information, including electronic access to previously released documents.

Biography

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General History Resources

Kentucky History

Kentuckiana Digital Library - A digital library of primary sources related to the state of Kentucky.
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives - KDLA provides archival and historical resources for the State of Kentucky. They house a variety of historical records and other material.
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Explorer Magazine
Kentucky in the Military - Contains links to information about Kentucky participation in various wars through the Civil War. It includes a large set of links on Kentucky's participation in the Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican and Civil Wars.
Some Facts about Kentucky
Kentucky Civil War Information - Primary sources as well as Kentucky Civil War links.
Council of the Southern Mountain Records - This collection documents changes in welfare rights, miners' rights, mine health and safety, strip mining, and women's rights, among other things, in the Southern Appalachian Region. A finding aid for this collection, as well as one for the first set of CSM documents (1912-1970) is located online in the Southern Appalachian Archives collections.
- Guide to the Council of the Southern Mountains Records, 1912-1970
- Guide to the Council of the Southern Mountains Records, 1970-1989
The Orphan Brigade - This page presents historical and genealogical information on the largest unit from Kentucky to serve in the Confederate forces during the War Between the States, 1861-1865.
Feuds in Breathitt County - A site about feuds in Breathitt County. Includes a long descriptive contemporary article and many links to contemporary newspaper articles about the participants. Mostly about the Marcum-Hargis-Cockrell feud with a few others mentioned.
Secretary of State Land Office -Research Kentucky land acquisitions and information about Kentucky's cities and counties.It also include Military and Non-military registers and land records.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - "The mission of the Kentucky Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission is to educate Kentuckians and the nation about Kentucky's important role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition; assist governments and organizations with their Kentucky-related Lewis and Clark bicentennial events and projects; and perform other duties that will highlight and commemorate Kentucky's significant contribution to this historic achievement."
The Filson Historical Society - The Filson Historical Society is the State's largest independent historical society. It's mission is to "collect, preserve, and tell the significant stories of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley history and culture."
Western Kentucky University Special Collections- WKU collects documents about the Civil War, World War II, Kentucky authors, Mammoth Cave, Western Kentucky University, genealogy, folklore, Kentucky Shakers, politics, etc.

Louisville History

Jefferson County Migrations - The Jefferson County Kentucky Migrations Project is sponsored by the US GenWeb project.
Kentucky and Indiana Terminal Railroad - This is a history of the Kentucky and Indiana Railroad Co. which built the first railroad bridge over the Ohio River in Louisville.
Louisville Historical League
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Historical Society
Old Louisville Guide
Digital Collections at the University of Louisville Law Library - including Brandeis, Harlan and other digital collections.
The First American West, The Ohio River Valley 1750-1820 - Historical documents relating to the Ohio River Valley from Filson Historical Society.
Time Zone Changes and Daylight Saving Time Start/End Dates 1800-2009
Find out what time zone we were in and when daylight savings started in Louisville between 1800-2009.
University of Louisville Digital Archives - Rare and unique images, documents, and oral histories from our archives, special collections, and other campus units.
Louisville Metro Archives - Repository of local records.
Metro Archives Microfilm Repository - Metro Archives has some vital records, naturalization records, wills and other historical information.

Last Updated: 08/31/2017