Welcome to the History Research Guide. This guide covers historical background information and resources such as books, articles, and archive collections. Locate resources by region, historiography, and learn about citations. Select the tabs on the left to find more information.
"Ruby Hirose", Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s - 1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives | Ruby Hirose, a Japanese American bacteriologist and scientist, is celebrated for her accomplishments in chemistry.
"Professor W.E. Burghardt DuBois.", 1910, From The New York Public Library Digital Collection | W.E.B. Du Bois, an African American civil rights activist, educator, was a cofounder of the NAACP.
"The Assyrian Hercules--from the temple of Venus at Golgos", Issued 1872-07, From the New York Public Library Digital Collection
"Self-Portrait on the Borderline" | Frida Kahlo | Image from ArtStor | Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist, known for her paintings and portraits. Here the artist paints a self-portrait standing on the border between Mexico and the United States.
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