Fourteen fully searchable databases covering American History, African American Studies, Women’s History, the Civil War, and Genealogy. History Commons, formerly Accessible Archives, provides vast quantities of primary source materials reflecting broad views across 18th and 19th-century America.
Learn more about Accessible Archives using the resources below:
Search Tips
View our tip sheet for information on how to locate materials in this database.
Primary Sources
View our Primary Sources tab on the History Research Guide for additional database options.