A-Z Databases

FREE TRIAL: Covers the diverse history of Caribbean islands over a span of nearly 400 years. More than 1,200 books, pamphlets, almanacs, broadsides and ephemera, both from and about this region. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Collection of fully searchable 18th- and 19th-century Caribbean newspapers. The evolution of the region across two centuries chronicled within more than 140 titles from 22 islands. Essential for research on colonial history, the Atlantic slave trade, international commerce, New World slavery and related topics. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Documents the relationships among peoples in North America from 1534 to 1850. The collection focuses on personal accounts and provides unique perspectives from all of the protagonists, including traders, slaves, missionaries, explorers, soldiers, native peoples, and officials, both men and women. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Nov. 15, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Features hundreds of fully searchable newspapers published in the United States by Hispanics. Based on the "Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage Project,” a national research effort. Offers unabridged voices, ranging from intellectuals and literary notables to politicians, union organizers and grassroots figures. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Comprehensive coverage of the Hispanic American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 17,000 publications, including 700 Spanish-language newspapers and periodicals. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Wide-ranging perspectives on human migration that stretch far beyond the borders of the United States, Immigrations, Migrations and Refugees: Global Perspectives, 1941-1996, is a fully searchable digital archive. It includes firsthand accounts from reputable sources around the world, covering such important events as post-World War II Jewish resettlement, South African apartheid, Latin American migrations to the United States and much more. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Fortifies general secondary historical resources by providing an opportunity for students to dig into the past and explore the ideas and cultures that have defined indigenous societies, tribal organizations, and Native-European relations. If asked for a password, enter the word "trial." This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Nov. 14, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: Provides the complete papers of the first organization to address Native American interests and rights. It contains incoming and outgoing correspondence; organizational records; printed material, including early pamphlets and publications both by the Indian Rights Association and other Native American and Native American–related organizations; Indian Rights Association annual reports; draft legislation; administrative files; news clippings; and the papers of Indian Rights. If asked for a password, enter the word "trial." This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Nov. 14, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: An essential unique collection of American jazz periodicals, of great importance to any who love jazz and its history. This is a free trial access period from Oct. 3 - Oct. 31, 2022.

FREE TRIAL: International newspapers offer new perspectives on national and global issues. Exact digital replicas published in English and a variety of other languages. Expertly selected publications from Africa, Europe, Latin America, and South Asia. This is a free trial access period from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2022.