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| Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Washington. | | Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Washington. |
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| *Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FSC|206667|item|disp=FS Library book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} | | *Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FSC|206667|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} |
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| *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}} | | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}} |
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| *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}} | | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} |
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| *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28578 ''History of the state of Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28578 ''History of the state of Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') |
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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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| == FamilySearch Library == | | == FamilySearch Library == |