Research Guide: Origins of Human Thought and Culture (LH 105)
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Materials on Reserve in the Library:
Books
- Gathering a People: a History of the Diocese of Winona
- Historic Lifestyles in the Upper Mississippi River Valley
- Immortal River | Cal Fremling
- North Country: the Making of Minnesota | Mary Lethert Wingerd
- Private Liberal Arts Colleges in Minnesota: their History and Contributions
- Sioux Uprising of 1862 | Kenneth Carley
- A Social History of Winona Minnesota 1880-1905
School Newspapers
- The Troll
Saint Mary's daily student newspaper from 1966 to 1973. Research here the political views of students from this era. Topics might include the Vietnam War, gender equity, racial stereotyping, etc. Issues of The Troll are available in the archives.
Articles
- Scarborough, R. J. "Lesser Cities in Minnesota." Journal of Geography
- Hyman, Colette. Winona's Women
CDs
- SMUMN: A Brief History
(Ask for these at the Circulation Desk)
Databases and Indexes--find articles |
Comprehensive coverage of articles from journals, book reviews, and dissertations published worldwide on the history and culture of the United States and Canada. From pre-history to the present. Use for Winona history topics. (from EBSCO )
1964--current | Abstracts & citations only| More info
ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials combines the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion with ATLA's online collection of major religion and theology journals. Use for research on the Lasallian heritage. (from EBSCO )
1949--current | Some full text | More info
Includes the full text of Harper's Weekly and provides a continuous record of what happened on a weekly basis from 1857 through 1912. The first segment includes the Civil War Era: 1857-1865. The next two cover Reconstruction: 1866-1871 and 1872-1877. The last six encompass the Gilded Age: 1878-1912. Covers much of the social, political, and economic history of the United States during this period. Use for Winona history topics.
1857--1912 | Full text with graphics
Historical Newspapers--Minneapolis Tribune
"The Minneapolis Tribune (1867-1922) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue." Use for Winona history topics.
1867--1922 | Full text | More info
Provides a "comprehensive collection of journals covering religious issues and perspectives, including religious news and information, commentary on topics of general interest from the perspective of a particular religion, and formal theological studies." Use for research on the Lasallian heritage.(from ProQuest)
1986--current | Mostly full text | More info
Online archive of three late 19th century and early 20th century Winona newspapers. Includes available issues of the Winona Argus, the Winona Daily Republican and the Winona Republican Herald. Use for Winona and Saint Mary's history topics.
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Local Sources |
Archivist: Dr. Bill Crozier #1563 or bcrozier@smumn.edu
Located in the McEnery Center lower level
Ask at the Reference Desk in the Fitzgerald Library for access or contact Dr. Crozier directly
Dr. Crozier's History Links:
A Civil War Diary
The best source is the Winona Daily Republicanhttp://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/~history/civil_war/index.htm
Wabasha’s Prairie to Winona
The best source is the Winona Daily Republican
http://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/~history/sesqui/index.htm
Winona Newspaper Project Home page
The best source for SMC/SMU history is the Winona Republican-Herald
http://www.winona.edu/library/databases/winonanewspaperproject.htm
Saint Mary's Buildings: History
School Newspapers
- The Troll
Saint Mary's daily student newspaper from 1966 to 1973. Research here the political views of students from this era. Topics might include the Vietnam War, gender equity, racial stereotyping, etc. Issues of The Troll are available in the archives.
Articles
- Scarborough, R. J. "Lesser Cities in Minnesota." Journal of Geography
- Hyman, Colette. Winona's Women
CDs
- SMUMN: A Brief History
Winona County Historical Society
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Winona, Minnesota 55987
Telephone 507-454-2723
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Winona, MN 55987
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