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The resources on this page including databases and website links that can be used to help you with your history homework and projects. See:

Databases with Scholarly Research

Databases with Primary Sources

Gale Virtual Reference Library History eBook Collection
Websites for History Research

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Primary Sources:

General Information
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Primary Source Collections:

Washington State and Northwest History
US History
World History

General Resources for Research in All Subject Areas

Gale In Context: College This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Gale in Context: College provides contextual information on a wide array of subjects.
- What's included?
  It contains continuously updated reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Gale Power Search This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Use this platform to search across all of WSA’s Gale General OneFile, Gale in Context, and Gale eBooks databases.
- What's included?
  You can access all of the magazines, journals, newspapers and books along with videos, images and podcast content in these databases. It does not search resources in Academic OneFile or Gale Literature.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
General OneFile This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  General OneFile is a large, multidisciplinary database that includes information across every subject area from a variety of publication types.
- What's included?
  It offers news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: art, business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, and more.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
World Book Advanced This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  World Book Advanced is a multimedia resource for students in middle school through high school.
- What's included?
  It has reference articles, eBooks, primary source databases, a dictionary and atlas, interactive maps, and access to current news publications.
- How do I cite it?
  Click the Tools and Settings icon at the top right, then Citations to get an MLA citation to copy and paste into the quick cite box in NoodleTools. If your project is in Chicago, in NoodleTools, choose Database. Determine what you are looking at, then do your best when filling out the form.

Human Rights

Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: A Selection of Primary Sources This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Use Black Freedom Struggle in the United States to find primary sources in collections from slavery and the abolitionist movement (1790-1860) to the contemporary era (1976-2000).
- What's included?
  This website contains approximately 1,600 documents, representing a selection of primary sources available in several ProQuest databases.
- How do I cite it?
  This database doesn't supply citations. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what you are looking and at do your best when filling out the form. Examples: Photo or illustration; Letter or Memo; Map or Chart, published or in an archive; U.S. Report or Document.
Civil Rights and Social Justice This link opens in a new window
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  The Civil Rights and Social Justice database brings together a diverse offering of publications covering civil rights in the United States as their legal protections and definitions are expanded to cover more and more Americans.
- What's included?
  It contains hearings and committee prints, legislative histories on the landmark legislations, CRS (Congressional Research Service) and GAO (General Accounting Office) reports, briefs from major Supreme Court cases, and publications from the Commission on Civil Rights. Also included is a curated bibliography listing scholarly articles, a varied collection of books on many civil rights topics, and prominent civil rights organizations.
- How do I cite it?
  In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what type of document you are looking at. Click the ‘Cite’ button to the left, choose MLA or Chicago, then copy and paste the citation. Click the link icon above the document to get the permanent link to the page.
Contemporary Women’s Issues (Gale Onefile) This link opens in a new window
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  Contemporary Women’s Issues (Gale OneFile) offers comprehensive coverage of issues that influence women’s lives across the globe.
- What's included?
  The database provides access to current full text and pertinent backfile content covering topics including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Gender Studies (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
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  Gender Studies (Gale OneFile) provides balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society, with access to scholarly journals and magazines.
- What's included?
  This database covers topics such as gender studies and identity, women's studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, conversion therapy, gay and lesbian rights, homophobia, sexual behavior surveys, and more.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law This link opens in a new window
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  Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law brings together a multitude of essential legal materials, commentary, pamphlets and books on slavery in the United States and the English-speaking world.
- What's included?
  This includes every statute passed by every colony and state on slavery, every federal statute dealing with slavery, and all reported state and federal cases on slavery. Also included are a variety of primary source material, including autobiographies, letters, slave narratives, and more.
- How do I cite it?
  In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what type of document you are looking at. Click the ‘Cite’ button to the left, choose MLA or Chicago, then copy and paste the citation. Click the link icon above the document to get the permanent link to the page.

Images, Videos, and Audio

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- Why search here?
  Artstor is an online database of more than 2.5 million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences with a set of tools to view, present, and manage images.
- What's included?
  With Artstor you can zoom in on and pan images as well as print, save and organize them.
- How do I cite it?
  Click the ‘CITE THIS ITEM’ button to the right of the image, choose either the MLA or Chicago citation, then click the ‘Copy to Clipboard’ button. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then Photo or Illustration (or Reference Article, as appropriate), then use the Quick Cite option to paste in the citation. The image URL will be in the citation.
Britannica ImageQuest This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Britannica ImageQuest has high quality images that you can use in school projects.
- What's included?
  It contains detailed company and industry profiles, thousands of company histories and industry essays, and case studies, scholarly journals, and business news.
- How do I cite it?
  In NoodleTools, choose Database, then Photo or Illustration. Click the Cite tab below the image, select a citation style, then copy the citation provided.
Learn360 This link opens in a new window
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  Learn360 provides access to streaming multimedia covering many subjects, including Engineering and Technology, Health and Guidance, History, Math, Science, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages.NOTE: Learn360 does not work with Safari; use Chrome instead
- What's included?
  It has more than 182,000 media resources across all subjects, including: full-length videos, video clips, newsreels, music tracks, sound effects, audio and video speeches, Spanish-language content and more.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Cite button below the video thumbnail image. Select MLA or Chicago, then click the Export to NoodleTools button to transfer the citation directly to your NoodleTools project.
Timelines This link opens in a new window
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  Timelines covers events spanning the arts, literature, notable people, science and technology, society and culture, sports, and world history and geography.
- What's included?
  It has historical notes, images, and videos, and users can create their own timelines, or edit and customize existing timelines.
- How do I cite it?
  This database doesn't supply citations. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then Original Content in Database, then do your best when filling out the form. Put the title of the timeline in the Article title box.

Literature

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Gale eBooks (formally Gale Virtual Reference Library) is a searchable online general reference collection. You can search across all the reference books or select a subject area.
- What's included?
  Gale eBooks includes titles in the arts, biography, business, education, the environment, history, information and publishing, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, religion, science and the social sciences.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Gale Literature Criticism This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Use Gale Literature Criticism to research covers 20th Century literature and literature from 1400 to 1800.
- What's included?
  It includes excerpts from criticism of the works of contemporary novelists, poets, playwrights, short story writers and scriptwriters, in broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Gale Literature: LitFinder This link opens in a new window
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  Gale Literature: LitFinder provides access to literary works and secondary-source materials covering world literature and authors throughout history.
- What's included?
  It includes more than 132,000 full-text poems and 670,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  JSTOR provides access to a wide variety of scholarly journals and monographs in the humanities, social sciences and sciences. Use JSTOR to find historical information rather than current articles.
- What's included?
  It includes thousands of full-text scholarly articles, some dating back to the 1800s, along with open-access eBooks.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Cite this item button on the left. Click the COPY button next to your preferred style, then the Export to NoodleTools link to import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you want to copy and paste the citation instead, be sure to take the "Remote Access URL" provided.
JSTOR Understanding Series This link opens in a new window
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  The JSTOR Understanding Series links original works of literature to scholarship. Users pick a text and pick a passage, then instantly see articles and eBook chapters quoting that passage.
- What's included?
  It includes selected texts in American Literature from the 17th-19th centuries, selected speeches (for example, Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech), selected texts in British Literature from 1500-1900, books of the King James Bible (including Apocrypha), and all of William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.
- How do I cite it?
  For the JSTOR articles and eBook chapters linked to the literary work, look for the Cite this item button on the left. Click the COPY button next to your preferred style, then the Export to NoodleTools link to import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you want to copy and paste the citation instead, be sure to take the "Remote Access URL" provided.

Databases with Scholarly Research

Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Academic OneFile has peer-reviewed, full-text articles in many subject areas, including the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts, theology, literature and more.
- What's included?
  It contains thousands of academic journals, the majority in full text HTML and PDF formats, and hundreds of podcasts and transcripts from NPR, CNN, and CBC.
- How do I cite it?
  Find the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
EBSCO eBooks Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  EBSCO eBooks Academic Collection has academic eBooks on most academic subjects.
- What's included?
  It contains thousands of eBook titles and features e-books from leading publishers and university presses. Coverage in eBook content is 1963 to the present.
- How do I cite it?
  Click the ‘Cite’ button in the upper right, then select either MLA 9th Edition or Chicago 17th Edition (Notes & Bibliography) from the drop-down menu for Style. Click ‘Export Citation’, then click ‘Export to NoodleTools’. In the new window, check that the reference and project for it to be added to are correct, then click ‘Import’.
Historical Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Historical Abstracts provides information on world history (excluding the United States and Canada) from the 15th century to the present.
- What's included?
  It includes hundreds of history journals and books, plus useful features such as the ability to search by time period.
- How do I cite it?
  Click the ‘Cite’ button to the right, then click on either the MLA or Chicago citation. Click the ‘Cite’ button in the upper right, then select either MLA 9th Edition or Chicago 17th Edition (Notes & Bibliography) from the drop-down menu for Style. Click ‘Export Citation’, then click ‘Export to NoodleTools’. In the new window, check that the reference and project for it to be added to are correct, then click ‘Import’.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  JSTOR provides access to a wide variety of scholarly journals and monographs in the humanities, social sciences and sciences. Use JSTOR to find historical information rather than current articles.
- What's included?
  It includes thousands of full-text scholarly articles, some dating back to the 1800s, along with open-access eBooks.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Cite this item button on the left. Click the COPY button next to your preferred style, then the Export to NoodleTools link to import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you want to copy and paste the citation instead, be sure to take the "Remote Access URL" provided.
ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
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  ScienceDirect has high-quality, interdisciplinary research and scholarly literature in 24 major subject areas from thousands of Elsevier journals and books.
- What's included?
  It has expansive coverage of subjects in physical sciences and engineering (both theoretical and applied), life sciences, health sciences, and social sciences and the humanities.
- How do I cite it?
  This database doesn't supply pre-formatted citations. When you click the ‘Cite’ link below the title, then ‘Export citation to text’ a pop-up window will show the elements of a citation that you can use to fill out the form in NoodleTools. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what you are looking at. Examples: Journal, Book, Report (Technical/Research).
Semantic Scholar This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered search engine for scientific literature, based at the Allen Institute for AI.
- What's included?
  It has over 190 million papers covering all areas of science and the humanities. Use the Paper Pages feature to extract the meaning of the paper and present key elements like classified citations, code repositories, videos, and clinical trials for review.
- How do I cite it?
  Click the ‘Cite’ link below the title and extract of the article, then select MLA or Chicago, then copy and paste the citation into the quick cite box in NoodleTools. Be sure to grab the URL as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.

Middle School Research

Britannica ImageQuest This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Britannica ImageQuest has high quality images that you can use in school projects.
- What's included?
  It contains detailed company and industry profiles, thousands of company histories and industry essays, and case studies, scholarly journals, and business news.
- How do I cite it?
  In NoodleTools, choose Database, then Photo or Illustration. Click the Cite tab below the image, select a citation style, then copy the citation provided.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Gale eBooks (formally Gale Virtual Reference Library) is a searchable online general reference collection. You can search across all the reference books or select a subject area.
- What's included?
  Gale eBooks includes titles in the arts, biography, business, education, the environment, history, information and publishing, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, religion, science and the social sciences.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Gale in Context: Middle School This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Gale in Context: Middle School covers a range of the most-studied topics in middle school including countries, cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, geography, literature, and current events.
- What's included?
  It contains videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, reference materials, biographies, and primary sources.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
General OneFile This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  General OneFile is a large, multidisciplinary database that includes information across every subject area from a variety of publication types.
- What's included?
  It offers news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: art, business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, and more.
- How do I cite it?
  Look for the Export button on the right. Choose Direct Export to NoodleTools, and import the citation directly to your open NoodleTools project. If you choose to copy and paste it instead, be sure to grab the "Permalink" as well, and put that in the URL box underneath the quick cite box in NoodleTools.
Timelines This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  Timelines covers events spanning the arts, literature, notable people, science and technology, society and culture, sports, and world history and geography.
- What's included?
  It has historical notes, images, and videos, and users can create their own timelines, or edit and customize existing timelines.
- How do I cite it?
  This database doesn't supply citations. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then Original Content in Database, then do your best when filling out the form. Put the title of the timeline in the Article title box.
World Book Student This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  World Book Student is a comprehensive reference site for students in elementary through middle school.
- What's included?
  It has Behind the Headlines links to the day's top stories, an extensive Biography Center, images, videos, and a built-in dictionary and atlas.
- How do I cite it?
  Click the Tools and Settings icon at the top right (or quote icon for Media), then Citations to get an MLA citation to copy and paste into the quick cite box in NoodleTools.

Special Topics

AncestryK12 This link opens in a new window
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- Why search here?
  AncestryK12 gives you access to all the original and primary documents of Ancestry's U.S. Collection.
- What's included?
  It contains US Census records, US Indian tribal Census rolls, immigration and travel records, photos, military records, and much more.
- How do I cite it?
  This database doesn't supply citations. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what you are looking and at do your best when filling out the form. Examples: Photo or illustration; Letter or Memo; Map or Chart, published or in an archive; U.S. Report or Document.
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  Churchill Archive gives you access to primary source material related to Winston Churchill’s political career - a digital library of modern international history.
- What's included?
  It contains 800,000 pages of original documents, produced between 1874 and 1965, ranging from Winston S. Churchill’s personal correspondence to his official exchanges with kings, presidents, politicians, and military leaders, along with links to other resources, video and audio content, and biographical and bibliographic databases.
- How do I cite it?
  In NoodleTools, choose Database, then Historical Work in an Archive, then select one of the four options: Manuscript, Correspondence, Map or Chart, or Photo or Illustration. Click the double quote icon that’s to the right of the source. Select a citation style, then copy the citation provided.
Fold3 This link opens in a new window
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  Fold3 gives you access to U.S. military records in Ancestry’s U.S. collection.
- What's included?
  It contains stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served, covering the Revolutionary War through conflicts in modern times.
- How do I cite it?
  This database doesn't supply citations. In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what you are looking at and do your best when filling out the form. Examples: Photo or illustration; Letter or Memo; Map or Chart, published or in an archive; U.S. Report or Document.
Global Plants This link opens in a new window
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  Global Plants is the world’s largest database of digitized plant specimens.
- What's included?
  It includes plant type specimens, reference works, and primary sources (diaries, correspondence, illustrations, photographs) and is an essential resource for research in botany, ecology, and conservation studies.
- How do I cite it?
  While most articles are full text some might be citation only, just click on the Get It! icon and complete the form. All requested articles will be delivered via email.
Gun Regulation and Legislation in America This link opens in a new window
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  The Gun Regulation and Legislation in America database brings together more than 700 titles dealing with this difficult and important topic, providing a platform for research and promoting civil discourse on the myriad issues related to gun regulation.
- What's included?
  Included are periodicals, key compiled federal legislative histories, relevant congressional hearings, Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports, Supreme Court briefs, and more. An extensive bibliography and a balanced selection of external resources to further research this subject are also provided.
- How do I cite it?
  In NoodleTools, choose Database, then determine what type of document you are looking at. Click the ‘Cite’ button to the left, choose MLA or Chicago, then copy and paste the citation. Click the link icon above the document to get the permanent link to the page.

Websites for History Research

Archives Hub
Allows searching across descriptions of archives held at over 250 colleges and universities across the United Kingdom. Within the collections represented on the Hub there is a huge diversity of content, from the archives of industries, institutions and researchers to the letters and manuscripts of writers and poets.
ELDIS
Information service providing free access to relevant, up-to-date and diverse research on international development issues, with summaries and links to free full-text research and policy documents,organized into collections according to key development themes and the country or region they relate to.

Institute of Historical Research
Links to digital resources related to British and Irish history.
UK Data Archive
Provides access to the United Kingdom's largest collection of digital research data in the social sciences and humanities.
Voice of the Shuttle
Links to resources related to all areas of the humanities, including English, literature, history, literary theory, and music, emphasizing both primary and secondary (or theoretical) resources

World Trade Organization (WTO)
Provides access to the official documents of the WTO's councils and committees as well as to a range of other resources, such as trade statistics, economic research, WTO publications, videos, audio and photos. You can also find the “legal texts” — the body of WTO agreements that collectively form the legal framework of the WTO.

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Databases and Resources for History Research
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Links to useful websites for researching history, including the UW Libraries History Subject Guide, Best of History Websites, a primer on how to frame a researchable question,, and digital collections at the Washington State Library related to regional history. Rev 07/23/2021

Gale eBooks History Collection

Gale History eBooks
A subcollection of WSA's GVRL eBooks for use in history research, with primary sources and History in Dispute articles.
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