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| The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: |
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| *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2alm}}This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. |
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| *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. | | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. |
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| *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}} Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | | *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. |
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| *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | | *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] |
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| == State Histories == | | == State Histories == |
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| *Alter, J. Cecil. ''Utah, the Storied Domain''. Three Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1932. {{FSC|211610|item|disp=FS Library film 1000613; book 979.2 H2a}} This three-volume set has good detail from the Indians to the industrialists of 1932. Volumes two and three have biographical sketches of prominent men and some women. It is indexed. | | *Alter, J. Cecil. ''Utah, the Storied Domain''. Three Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1932. {{FSC|211610|item|disp=FS Library film 1000613; book 979.2 H2a}} This three-volume set has good detail from the Indians to the industrialists of 1932. Volumes two and three have biographical sketches of prominent men and some women. It is indexed. |
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| *May, Dean L. ''Utah: A People's History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1987. {{FSC|645827|item|disp=FS Library book 979.2 H2md}} This is a one-volume comprehensive history of the state. It is indexed and has a good bibliographical section. | | *May, Dean L. ''Utah: A People's History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1987. {{FSC|645827|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.2 H2md}} This is a one-volume comprehensive history of the state. It is indexed and has a good bibliographical section. |
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| *''Utah: A Centennial History''. Three Volumes. New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1949. {{FSC|176699|item|disp=FS Library book 979.2 H2s}} This includes a brief history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Milton R. Hunter and a good section on Utah history. Volume three contains personal and family records. | | *''Utah: A Centennial History''. Three Volumes. New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1949. {{FSC|176699|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.2 H2s}} This includes a brief history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Milton R. Hunter and a good section on Utah history. Volume three contains personal and family records. |
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| *Creer, Leland Hargrave. ''Founding of an Empire: the Exploration and Colonization of Utah 1776-1856''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, 1947. {{WorldCat|3661077|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; ({{FSC|165682|item|disp=FS Library book 979.2 H2cf}} The records on compact disc mentioned in [[Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] include several histories of Utah. Check these indexes for more information. | | *Creer, Leland Hargrave. ''Founding of an Empire: the Exploration and Colonization of Utah 1776-1856''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, 1947. {{WorldCat|3661077|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; ({{FSC|165682|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.2 H2cf}} The records on compact disc mentioned in [[Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] include several histories of Utah. Check these indexes for more information. |
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| *''The Pony Express''<br>Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There were support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies] By name, includes some photos. | | *''The Pony Express''<br>Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There were support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies] By name, includes some photos. |