The 19th Century World Selection of articles drawn from the Harper's Weekly archives, pertaining to specific topics of the 19th century. Covers the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, Civil War literature, education, immigrant and ethnic America, the editorial cartoons of Thomas Nast, and the American West, and includes examples of advertisements for appliances, packaged goods, pest killers, insurance policies, and memorabilia. 20001223 Meeting of Frontiers Documents the exploration and settlement of America, Siberia, and Russia, and the meeting of the Russian-American frontier in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Historical aspects of the frontier are described within sections entitled exploration, colonisation, development, Alaska, frontiers and national identity, and mutual perceptions. Digital collections are also available, providing access to books, serials, manuscripts, maps, and photographs.
Information is presented in English and Russian.
20000214 Nineteenth Century Documents Project Collection of transcripts from 19th century North America. There is an emphasis on speeches and events related to conflict and the reshaping of regional identities. Topics covered include slavery, politics and war. 19990619 Oneida Community Collection Material examining the Oneida Community, a social-religious movement instigated by John Humphrey Noyes in the US, prior to the Civil war. Resources include bibliographies of manuscripts and personal papers, full text publications, historical reports, and a selection of photographs.