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Dictionary of American History by Stanley I. Kutler, editor in chief
Call Number: E-Book and print
Publication Date: 2003
Revised edition. Published by Charles Scribner's & Sons. More like an encyclopedia than a dictionary.
Also available in print in Ref. E174 .D52 2003 10 volumes.

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Ethnic Studies Research Guide
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Vermont Studies Research Guide
The Vermont Collection contains material relating to the history, politics and culture of Vermont. Older (pre-1900) and rare material is shelved in Special Collections, including early Vermont Maps, Vermont Postcards, the Bailey Collection of Vermont Pamphlets (in Midcat), the Rutland Railroad Archives and the Crown Point Road Archives.

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