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. 20000214 Papers of George Washington Selection of historical manuscripts, which includes letters written to Washington as well as letters and documents written by him, as well as maps and sketches of the period and images of Washington. Collection of the correspondence and writings of James Madison, renowned for his public service as 'Father of the Constitution' and as the fourth President of the United States. Provides a biography, details of published volumes, reviews, a bibliography, and also describes the editing process undertaken during the development of the collection.