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E-books

Ebook Central
Check out the E-brary Academic Complete Collection for books on the heroes of the American Revolution.

Selected E-books

New American Revolution Handbook by Theodore P. Savas; J. David Dameron
ISBN: 9781611210620
Publication Date: 2010-07-01

Historical newspapers

America's Historical Newspapers (1690-1922)
Check out America's Historical Newspapers to see if you can find any news related to your Revolutionary War Hero!

Interlibrary Loan

As you are searching for information on your topic, please remember that some items may need to be request on Interlibrary Loan! Please contact Dr. Arthur Robinson at Lewis Library to arrange an interlibrary loan. It's free!

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Online Reference Sources

We recommend the following databases for finding biographical information on Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution. Try these databases first!

CREDO Reference Online
Includes a variety of online reference sources not available in our print collection.

Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection
Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection combines quick reference coverage of the full subject spectrum with the rich resources of the Oxford Companions.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Biography and Geneology Master Index (BGMI)
Index to printed sources of biographical information on people worldwide from all time periods. If you need help locating the original sources of the citations listed here, please use the Ask-a-Librarian feature on this page or e-mail Dr. Arthur Robinson, our Interlibrary Loan officer!
Biographies (Enclyclopedia Britannica)
Biographies from Encyclopaedia Britannica provides access to hundreds of biographies on famous historical and contemporary figures from around the world.
America: History & Life
Database of articles in the discipline of American history and culture.
Research Library (at ProQuest)
A great resource on a variety of topics, including American History and biographical information.

Print Encyclopedias

The following are print encyclopedias available at Lewis Library. Come over to the Reference section to check them out!

Encyclopedia of the American Revolution
Call Number: REF E208 .E63 2006 V.1 and V. 2
ISBN: 0684315130
Publication Date: 2006-05-05
The American Revolution 1775-1783 by Richard L. Blanco (Editor)
Call Number: REF E208 .A433 1993 V.1
ISBN: 082405623X
Publication Date: 1993-03-01

Launching a new series of encyclopedias entitled The Wars of the United States, this panoramic reference comprises some 700 detailed mini-essays on battles, campaigns, skirmishes, raids, massacres, and sea fights, along with approximately 400 biographical sketches of the leading American, British,

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