First Regional Library Serving DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Tate, and Tunica Counties in Northwest Mississippi
Quick Reference — History, Maps, Geography
Links to other web sites have been selected by our Reference Staff. The First Regional Library cannot vouch for the accuracy, currency, or appropriateness of any non-FRL web site.

History

• The American Civil War home page
• Canadian Encyclopedia Online
• Civil Rights in Mississippi Digital Archive
• Documenting the American South - (DAS) is a collection of sources on Southern history, literature and culture from the Colonial period through the first decades of the 20th century. It is organized into the projects listed above. The Academic Affairs Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sponsors DAS, and the texts come primarily from its Southern holdings. An editorial board guides its development.
• Encyclopaedia of British History
• Encyclopedia of the Celts
• Encyclopaedia of the First World War
• Encyclopaedia of the Orient
  
• NEW Eyewitness to History
• Historic Naval Ships - Search historic ships by name at this site of the Historic Naval Ships Association
• The History Channel
• HyperHistory - A History Encyclopedia
• Making of America
• National Park Service Links to the Past
• Presidents of the U.S. (POTUS)
• The Seven Wonders List - Background and pictures of the seven wonders of the ancient world
• Today in History
• USA Encyclopedia
• Indian Tribes of the United States
• World War II Commemoration
• Presidential Recordings
• Eyewitness to History
• Best of History Web Sites

Maps and Geography

• 50 States.com lists - state symbols, basic facts and numerous links to other resources on each state. Find U.S. and state outline maps at http://www.50states.com/maps/
• MapQuest
• Outline Maps - in GIF & PDF format. Site created by Houghton Mifflin.
• University of Texas at Austin (Perry-Castanedia Library) - Map Collection maps showing major events, (i.e., Madrid bombings) as well as world maps.
• Xpeditions Atlas - created by National Geographic. Also includes Lesson Plans.

Alphabetical Directory of All Reference Topics
Subject Guide to All Reference Topics