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Portal to Texas History

Description

The Portal to Texas History is a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. Created and maintained by the University of North Texas Libraries, the Portal leverages the power of hundreds of content partners across the state to provide a vibrant, growing collection of resources.

Ancestry Library Edition (IN-LIBRARY ONLY)

Description

Ancestry Library Edition, powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more covering the United States and all regions world-wide. No Password or PIN needed as this database is contractually restricted to use only in the Library.

HeritageQuest

Description

HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place's past. 

Newspaper Navigator

Description

Newspaper Navigator lets you search and explore 16+ million pages of  historic American newspapers digitized by the Library of Congress. 

You can search by keyword, or click the "Train My AI Navigators" link a the top of the page to let the system find images for you based on your preferences!

Portal to Texas History

Description

The Portal to Texas History is a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. Created and maintained by the University of North Texas Libraries, the Portal leverages the power of hundreds of content partners across the state to provide a vibrant, growing collection of resources.

Slave Voyages (Trans-Atlantic and Intra-American Slave Trade)

Description

The SlaveVoyages website is a collaborative digital initiative that compiles and makes publicly accessible records of the largest slave trades in history. Search these records to learn about the broad origins and forced relocations of more than 12 million African people who were sent across the Atlantic in slave ships, and hundreds of thousands more who were trafficked within the Americas. Explore where they were taken, the numerous rebellions that occurred, the horrific loss of life during the voyages, the identities and nationalities of the perpetrators, and much more.

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Slave Voyages (Trans-Atlantic and Intra-American Slave Trade)

Description

The SlaveVoyages website is a collaborative digital initiative that compiles and makes publicly accessible records of the largest slave trades in history. Search these records to learn about the broad origins and forced relocations of more than 12 million African people who were sent across the Atlantic in slave ships, and hundreds of thousands more who were trafficked within the Americas. Explore where they were taken, the numerous rebellions that occurred, the horrific loss of life during the voyages, the identities and nationalities of the perpetrators, and much more.

Newspaper Navigator

Description

Newspaper Navigator lets you search and explore 16+ million pages of  historic American newspapers digitized by the Library of Congress. 

You can search by keyword, or click the "Train My AI Navigators" link a the top of the page to let the system find images for you based on your preferences!