Introduction/Reference Sources - PHR 410 – Religion in America

Tips

1. If your specific site is not mentioned in the index, think about where it is geographically located. Remember broader, narrower, and related terms.

2. Be aware that spelling counts! Many names sound similar, but will take you in entirely different directions. It's like the difference between there, their, and they're. It's as easy as that to get confused, so make sure you are reading and writing about the right topic.

3. Consider carefully how you talk about Native practices/objects given the ethical considerations.

4. Also, as you look for info the following words will be helpful:
Inuit or Eskimo (the cultural group)
Shamanism or animism (the type of religion they practice)

5. Talk to Lindsay and Marla at the Peabody. They are friendly and will not bite. ChuBbs is another story... watch out for that lil rodent.

Reference Databases

Infobase American Indian History This link opens in a new window
This source provides reference articles on over 15,000 years of Native American culture and history, and includes biographies, legends, treaties, and more. Some primary sources are included.
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Reference articles from one of the oldest and most trusted reference sources in the world.
ABC_CLIO Daily Life Through History (Academic Edition) This link opens in a new window
This comprehensive collection of primary and reference sources provides direct insight into the social history of societies ranging from the Australian Aborigines all the way to 21st-century China.
Infobase Issues & Controversies in History This link opens in a new window
This database use primary sources to analyze great conflicts in U.S. and World along with in-depth secondary source articles on historical events. It also provides each issue with its background information and its pro/con arguments.

Reference Books

Here's a list of selected specialized reference books (available in the Garver Room) you may want to consider.

Remember, reference books CANNOT be checked out or leave the library. When you are done using them, please return reference books to the cart near the entrance to the Garver Room.