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THIST 456 North American Regions: Mississippi River Valley - Allen: Locating articles as secondary sources

Key Database: America History and Life

Featured Journal

Journal of Mississippi History

How do I Find an Article from a Citation?

If you're using a database like America: History and Life, look for a link to PDF Full Text  

If there is no PDF Full Text link, look for

This purple box will help you determine if the UW Libraries has an electronic or print copy of the journal article you need.



If there is no  PDF Full Text or   then search the UW Libraries Search for the title of the journal

    Other Databases to Consider

    Finding Full-Text Articles

    In most databases, if the full text of the article is not readily available, you will see a Check for Full Text button. 

    Clicking on the button will do one of the following:

    a) take you to the article - look for PDF full text,
    b) take you to the catalog - click on the link next to Content Available
    c) link you to Interlibrary Loan so you can request a copy of the article.