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History, Political Science & Geography
Resources for History Students--Contents 1. Recommended Websites for Historical Research 2. Resources for Writing History Papers 3. Student Organizations at MCLA 4. Local History Resources 5. Getting a Job with a Degree in History 6. MCLA Undergraduate Research Program
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1. Recommended Websites for Historical Research Internet Modern History Sourcebook A wealth of primary sources from world history in the last five hundred years; also links to other sourcebooks in areas such as African history, Women’s history, East Asian history and more.
American Memory: Historical Collection from the National Digital Library Program Part of the Library of Congress, this site offers a a huge variety of documents and images dealing with American history EuroDocs: European Primary Historical Documents This site offers a great deal of primary source documents categorized by both region/country and time period United States Historical Census Data Browser Deals with the historical background of the US Census, as well as political and economic data from 1790 to 1960. How to Use Primary Sources Part of the excellent “History Matters” web project at George Mason University, this page demonstrates how to analyze sources such as letters, songs, and cartoons. Boston Public Library E-Cards Provides free access to anyone attending college in Massachusetts to some excellent databases for historical research, especially JSTOR, an invaluable source for journal articles.
2. Resources for Writing History Papers The Chicago Manual of Style Online A quick guide for preparing notes and bibliographies, including how to document web sites. How to Research a History Topic Adapted from Jules Benjamin’s A Student’s Guide to History, this is a step-by-step process for gathering and organizing information. How to Write a History Paper Adapted from Jules Benjamin’s A Student’s Guide to History, this is a step-by-step process for writing history essays. MCLA Writing and Research Center Help with developing your ideas and writing your papers. 3. Student Organizations The History Club is open to students from all majors and brings students with an interest in history together for discussions, films, and outings to area sites. For more information, contact the club's faculty advisor, Dr. Anthony Daly. Phi Alpha Theta The national history honors society, dedicated to promoting students’ interest and love of history. Qualifying students are invited to join the society at the department’s year-end banquet. MCLA’s chapter is named Alpha Beta Omega. For more information, contact the society's faculty advisor, Dr. Kailai Huang. 4. Local History Resources
American Association for State and Local History The site offers information for those that are involved or wish to be involved in state and local history. MCLA's Freel Library Local History web site The Hoosac Valley Collection for Local History at MCLA holds a wealth of material relating to the college and the area. Also includes an electronic newsletter. North Adams Historical Society The North Adams Historical Society offers information on the history of North Adams, photographs of North Adams, how to research one's genealogy, and additional information that deals with the society’s museum. Berkshire County Historical Society Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and disseminating the history of Berkshire County, the society is located at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's Home in Pittsfield, which operates as a museum. 5. Getting a Job with a Degree in History Career Possibilities as a History Major A web site from Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society, that explores options in areas such as the private sector, public sector, non-profits, and small firms. What can you do with an undergraduate degree in history? A guide to careers for History Majors, compiled by the American Historical Association. I would like to major in history, but . . . .What Can I Do When I Graduate? A helpful and down-to-earth discussion by Dr. Robert Pace of McMurry University 6. Undergraduate Research
MCLA Undergraduate Research Program The program supports students with independent study opportunities in many disciplines, small research/travel grants, and a campus-wide conference for presenting their work.
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