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*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}}. {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}}. {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka.}} {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}} | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka.}} {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | ||
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
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*''The Pony Express'' Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There was 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]: <br>By Name Include Some Photos | *''The Pony Express'' Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There was 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]: <br>By Name Include Some Photos | ||
*''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}}. </ref> This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&amp;q=9780684138565&amp;dq=9780684138565&amp;ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&amp;pgis=1 Google books].'' </ref> | *''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. </ref> This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&amp;q=9780684138565&amp;dq=9780684138565&amp;ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&amp;pgis=1 Google books].'' </ref> | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&amp;ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&amp;q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&amp;f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&amp;ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&amp;q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&amp;f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}} Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&amp;ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] </ref> | *''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&amp;ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] </ref> | ||
''' New England Emigrant Aid Company''' | ''' New England Emigrant Aid Company''' | ||
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