LIBRARY BASICS

BACKGROUND RESOURCES -- A list of print and online sources to start your research.

LIBRARY CATALOG -- The main call numbers for history books are D, E, and F, but additional material may be in C, U, V, or other areas. Click on the letter to see the Library of Congress subject outline for it.

DATABASES AND INDEXES -- Start on this page to identify journal articles by subject.

ELECTRONIC JOURNALS -- Use this page when you know the name of a publication and you want to see if we have electronic access.

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Admiral Chester Nimitz, ca. 1942-46, by Al Hirschfeld. Gouache on board. Cover illustration for American Mercury. From the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hirschfeld (LC-USZ62-127459)