United States History

Sub-headings:

African-American History

American West

Historical Documents

Native American History

Presidents

United States Historical Maps

United States History by Era

United States History by Region

Wars

State Archives

Online indexes to U.S. state archives collections.

Resources in this category:

American Antiquarian Society
gopher://mark.mwa.org/

The American Antiquarian Society was founded in 1812 in Worcester, Massachusetts and is the third oldest historical society in the United States. Its mission is to collect and preserve the printed record on American history and culture and to make it avaiable for study to researchers. The holdings include three million books, pamphlets, broadsides, manuscripts, prints, maps, and newspapers and is the largest collection of printed sources on the history, literature, and culture of the first two hundred and fifty years of the America. The AAS specializes in the period up to 1877 and it possesses two-thirds of all printed materials to have been been printed between 1640 and 1821. This gopher site describes the programs and collections of the society. Links include a Brief Account of the American Antiquarian Society; Hours of Operation; List of AAS Staff, Calender of Events; Fellowship Programs; Seminars; AAS Publications in Print; AAS Online Catalog; Guide to AAS; Program in the History of the Book in American Culture; James Russell Wiggins Lecture; Massachusetts Weather; and Directions to the American Antiquarian Society by automobile.

American Association for State and Local History
http://www.aaslh.org/

"A not-for-profit professional organization of individuals and institutions working to preserve and promote history. The Association...is dedicated to the "promotion of effort and activity in the fields of state, provincial and local history in the United States and Canada." Through its diverse services to the field, AASLH works to encourage the highest quality expressions of state and local history whether provided through publications, exhibits, public programs, or professional development activities. Working in partnership with its members and associates, AASLH has built a strong tradition of service to the field and commitment to the increasing understanding of public history." The site also contains sources of information on technical leaflets and video lending library, online workshops, resource center with related links, history news magazine and much more.

American Cultural Resources Association
http://acra-crm.org/

The American Cultural Resources Association is devoted to serving "the [business] needs of the cultural resources industry." This encompasses a wide variety of fields, "including historic preservation, history, archaeology, architectural history, historical architecture, and landscape architecture." These pages provide information on government relations, pertinent happenings in congress, information on workshops, and information on ACRA itself.

American Folklore Society
http://www.afsnet.org/

Founded in 1888 at Harvard University by humanistic and social science scholars, the American Folklore Society advocates the collection and analysis of oral and material traditions using both literary and anthropological methodologies. This newly created AFS web site reflects this interdisciplinary trend and is divided into four categories. The first, Contacting AFS, contains information about the officers of the society and the site manager. The second, About AFS, leads to the outdated AFS Gopher (which still contains an archive of AFS Newsletters), information concerning the Annual Meeting, AFS Bylaws, Membership, Publications, and Sections. The third section, Resources, lists the Calender of Events, Conferences, Internships, Jobs, Prizes, and Vitae Archive. Finally, the Related Sites, points areas of folkloristic interest: the American Council of Learned Societies, Graduate Programs, American Folklife Center, Center for Folklife Programs, and other Folklore Links.

American Historical Association
http://www.historians.org/

"The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research. As the largest historical society in the United States, the AHA serves as the umbrella organization for historians. In this role, it conducts an active scholarly and professional program for historians interested in every period and geographical area. Among its 15,000 members are faculty at secondary schools and two- and four-year colleges and universities, independent historians, and historians in museums, historical organizations, libraries and archives, government, and other areas." This site provides links to information regarding affiliates, membership, K-12 programs, public policy, publications and philosophy.

The American Jewish Historical Society
http://www.ajhs.org/

"The mission of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) is to foster awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage and to serve as a national scholarly resource for research through the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials relating to American Jewish history." This site provides links to information regarding membership. publications, history, museums, collections, events and other Internet resources.

Early American Industries Association
http://www.eaiainfo.org/

"The purpose of the Early American Industries Association, Inc. is to encourage the study and better understanding of early American industries in the home, in the shop, on the farm, and on the sea; also to discover, identify, classify, preserve and exhibit obsolete tools, implements, and mechanical devices which were used in early America." Site includes information on annual meeting, "tool tours", and research grants. Other site offerings include a directory of American toolmakers, association merchandise for sale, a member directory, member ads, the bimonthly newsletter "Shavings", and a list of related links.

Historical Society of Michigan
http://www.hsofmich.org/

Fosters a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, all Michigan history through programs and publications; stimulates and encourages citizens in the collection, preservation, interpretation and publication of Michigan history through conferences, publications, awards, educational programs, consulting services and related historical activities.

Jamestowne Society
http://www.jamestowne.org/

"Organized to discover and record the names of living descendants of early settlers at Jamestowne." Site consists mainly of historical information about Jamestowne.

Lincoln Highway Association
http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/

Organization seeks to preserve, promote and develop the historic original Lincoln Highway; also researches and preserves its history. Website includes travel information, historical information, links to state chapters.

National Historic Route 66 Federation
http://www.national66.com/

"Organization committed to preserving Route 66 cultural heritage and acquiring public and private support necessary to preserve the historic landmarks and revitalize the economies of communities along the road. The Federation accomplishes these goals through public education, advocacy and membership activities. Public outreach strategies include a quarterly magazine, Federation News, the Adopt-A-Hundred Program, a worldwide web site, and special events."

National Maritime Historical Society
http://www.seahistory.org/

"The National Maritime Historical Society is a non-profit organization that since its founding in 1963 has become the focal point for the study and preservation of Americas' Maritime history." This site contains links to preservation, education programs, and its publications of "books, magazines, and newsletters including Sea History Magazine."

National Railroad Museum
http://www.nationalrrmuseum.org/

"This site contains information about the history and mission of the museum, how to get to the museum and what else to see in the Green Bay area, our railroad collection, restoration projects, membership information and much more." The site also offers a postcard tour of United States railroad stations and a teacher's educational packet on railroad history.

National Railway Historical Society
http://www.nrhs.com/

The purpose of the National Railway Historical Society "is to preserve historical material and information pertaining to railroad transportation, to issue publications relation to the subject, and to encourage the use of rail transportation. The society publishes a bi-monthly journal, The National Railway Bulletin, containing articles of historical, educational, and topical subjects of railroad interest." This site contains links to other chapters, railroad memorabilia, historic photographs, and other railroad web sites.

The National Register of Historic Places
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/

"The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources." The site includes a searchable database of properties listed in the National Register as well as information about traveling to National Register Properties, teaching about National Register sites and information about National Register publications.

National Trust for Historic Preservation
http://www.nthp.org/

"The National Trust for Historic Preservation, chartered by Congress in 1949, is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable. It fights to save historic buildings and the neighborhoods and landscapes they anchor." This searchable site includes information on historic home ownership, at-risk sites, historic site travel, public policy issues concerning historic preservation, and a calendar of preservation related events.

The National Women's History Project
http://www.nwhp.org/

"The National Women's History Project is a non-profit corporation, founded in Sonoma County, California in 1980. We are self-supporting through funds raised from the sale of materials, consulting services, and donations from our national constituency."

NWHP services include maintaining the clearinghouse for U.S. women's history information, producing a catalog of materials related to women's history, producing videos, posters, guides, and supplies for schools and workplaces, connducting in-service training for school teachers, coordinating the Women's History Network, and providing consulting services for publishers, media producers, and journalists. Their site includes a catalog of women's history materials, info on National Women's History Month and links to related sites.

Organization for American Historians
http://www.oah.org/

"The object of the Organization shall be to promote historical study and research in the field of American history and to do all things necessary and proper to accomplish this purpose." This site contains information on membership, programs, special events and activites which include the annual meeting, awards, and outreach. The site also provides information on their publications, professional orpportunities for those involved in American history, as well as other relative links.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/

This website contains information about Pennsylvania history, historical societies, and museums about Pennsylvania. "As the offical agency of the Commonwealth for the conservation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage, the powers and duties of the Commission fall into these principal fields; care of historical manuscripts, public records, and objects of historic interest; museums; archaeology; publications; historic sites and properties; historic preservation; geographic names; and the promotion of public interest in Pennsylvania history."

Boone Society, Inc.
http://www.boonesociety.org/

An association of descendants, genealogists and historians who enjoy studying the lives and times of the family of Daniel Boone. It was formed as a reference service for researchers, a conduit for genealogists, clearing-house for bibliographical works, and to host the biennial Boone Family Reunion. One of the principal goals of the Society is to identify and preserve Boone-related documents and artifacts. With so much of America's history being paved over with amusement parks and fast-food restaurants, this is not an easy task, but it is one that our members believe is worth pursuing. There is a wealth of information available about the colonial and revolutionary periods in which the Boones made their mark. The Society helps researchers identify relevant reference material or establish family links, as the case may be, while sifting fact from fancy. Our growing bibliography of genealogical documentation can be useful to members seeking lineage information." Website includes information on the society and how to join, a newsletter, and a listing of historical points of interest throughout the United States.

Theodore Roosevelt Association
http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/

"The Theodore Roosevelt Association was chartered by Congress in 1920 to preserve the memory of President Theodore Roosevelt. The organization previously owned Sagamore Hill, the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and TR Island, all now given to the American People. Much of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University and some of the material in the Library of Congress orignated or is still owned by the association. The TRA continues as a resource for scholars at all levels. TRA programs such as the Teddy Bear Drive for New York City hospitals, and the Police Awards which recognize officers who have overcome physical adversity while continuing to render outstanding service are only two of the regional and national activities designed to remind the public of the the principals, ideals and history of the 26th President of the United States. This web site provides an authoritative look at information about Theodore Roosevelt and the many sides of his life."