Kingwood College Library

The Old South


 The purpose of this web site is to give the researcher a jumpstart on finding Internet information on the history of Old South from Pre-Colonial to Reconstruction. The sites are selected because they link the user to multiple sites, archives, biographical information, and more.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • ARCHIVES
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  • DIRECTORIES
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  • GENEALOGY 
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  • HISTORY GUIDES 
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  • Argus Guides 
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  • JOURNALS
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  • LIBRARY CATALOGS 
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  • MAPS 
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    LIBRARY HISTORY GUIDES

    These guides were prepared by Kingwood librarians and, while covering broaders areas than the south, may be helpful. Select these or others from NHMCCD librarians at the  Subject Guide Page.
    American History Sites Before 1860
    American History from The Civil War (1860) to Present
    American Popular Music to 1900
    American Popular Music from 1900 - 1950
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    JOURNALS

    T he journal directories listed here contain links to history journals on the web. Some entire journals and back issues are online, some journals contain only the table of contents, and others have limited full-text. Good place to look - but it takes time.
    Ecola Newstand's History Journal Links
    History Reviews On-Line
    Yahoo! - Arts:Humanities:History:Journals
    Yahoo! - Arts:Humanities:History:U.S. History
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    GENEALOGY

    We have added genealogy to assist in your search for people and places. Very good information here.
     50 States
    Links to each state - not usually history - but the state libraries sometimes link the user to good historic information. My personal favorite is the Find a Grave site cataloged under Permanent Residents. :-) These state sites also link you to colleges and universities which often have put certain archives online. Check the "Archives" heading below.
    USGenWeb Project
    The largest and most respected genealogy project on Internet. Links to history information by state and county - and much more.
    Lineages
    This site is great for looking for information by state. Browse it - and be sure and search the Research Room for links to American, Military and Confederate research. While this is a primary site for genealogists, it has much information for the researcher.
    Index of /roots-l/USA
    A gopher index to state genealogy and history information. Click on the sc.html. These web sites contain some of the best information - military, maps, photographs, societies, local history, general resources and much more.
    Early American History
    Events, lives, portraits, writings, milestones. Searchable by topic.
    United States Vital Records Information
    Links to genealogy information on the web plus vital records information for all states and counties.
    Genealogy Subject Guide
    Genealogy subject guide - links to people, places, events, and government sources.
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    DIRECTORIES

    Think of directories as major collections of websites which organize the information and links for the user. These are a few of the best.
    The History Net - Where History Lives on the Web
    A nice site to begin your search. Contains well organized and searchable information on American history and historic figures. Some lengthy articles.
    Documenting the American South
    This database presents primary source materials documenting the cultural history of the American South from the viewpoint of Southerners. It offers diaries, autobiographies, travel accounts, titles on slavery and regional literature drawn from the splendid Southern holdings of the University of North Carolina --Chappel Hill Academic Affairs Library.
    Historical Texts
    A huge collection of links to historical text throughout history. Pick and choose appropriate texts.
    History Departments Around the World
    Arranged by country, then state - these are links to university history departments. Some have information stored there - some not. Be careful, many first year students have their papers online.
    Chronology of Historic Documents
    This collection of documents on American History begins with Pre-Colonial times and goes into the present. Arranged chronologically - it contains copies of original documents.
    History, Archaeology, and Classics
    Use the lists here to link you to important (and un) history collections all over the web.
    HistoryPages - General Resources
    This page links the user to favorite History Webs, archives held by many colleges and universities, letters, and historic documents.
    Historical Text Archives
    These extensive archives from Mississippi State University are some of the most complete on the web.
    Making History on the Web: History Resources on the Web
    History resources from the University of Virginia.
    EDU2 : Level 2
    Links to United States History sites. Worth a look. Very good collection of southern history information.
    American Studies Web
    This huge database of sites resides at Georgetown U - contains history and much more.
    The Idea of the South
    Links to pages having information on southern authors, journals, large collections of sites and archives. Worth browsing.
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    MAPS

    You may find other sites for historic maps, but these universities have large collections and are worth a visit.
    Rare Map Collection
    From University of Georgia, a huge collection of historic maps - generally arranged by era.
    Cultural Maps
    This site includes links to maps from the old south to the new. Territorial Expansion of the US from 1775 - 1920 is not to be missed.
    Historical Maps of the United States
    This historical map collection is from University of Texas. Arranged by subject and by city and part of the country.
    Maps of Virginia
    A collection of maps and images of old (and some new) Virginia.
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    ARCHIVES

    The collections of links found in the sites below should lead the user to just about everything on the web. Find little jewels of information by browsing these sites.
    Repositories of Primary Sources
    A listing of over 2100 websites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar. All links have been tested for correctness and appropriateness.
    The Valley Archives
    The Valley Archive is divided into eight rooms - Reception, Public Records, Reference Center, Letters & Diaries, Newspapers, Church Records, Military Records, and Maps & Images. These rooms are all hotlinked from the octagonal floor plan of our Archive. You'll never be far from the floor plan, or a link to it. Take the walking tour.
    Society of Georgia Archivists Intro
    A good collection of links to other information from archives around the south.
    Alabama History Links
    Very complete links to all of Alabama's history on the web.
    Home Page: American Memory from the Library of Congress
    American Memory is a wonderful collection of photos and movies and more from the Library of Congress. Some text.
    Alabama General Historical Information
    Alabama history Online - includes history, people, places, and events.
    South Carolina Historical Society
    Choose Online SC History Resources from the menu.
    Tennessee Society of the Sons of the Revolution - Links
    Links to historical documents and resources for Tennessee.
    United States Resources: Georgia
    Links to Georgia history. Go to the home page and link to other southern states.
     Georgia History
    Chronological listing of links.
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