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Migration and Immigration

Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

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The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information. 

This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.

Recommended Subject-Focused Encyclopedias and Other Reference Resources

American Immigration

Electronic Resource

Atlas of American Migration

Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (Library) Reference Collection (Second Floor)

Encyclopedia of Diasporas

Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (Library) Reference Collection Section (Second Floor)
Volumes 1-2

Handbook of World Families

Electronic Resource

Immigration and Multiculturalism: Essential Primary Sources

Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (Library) Reference Collection Section (Second Floor)

Immigration in U.S. History

Electronic Resource

Social History of the United States

Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (Library) Reference Collection (Second Floor)
Volumes 1-10

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life

Electronic Resource, Volumes 1-5

Recommended Online Encyclopedia and Reference Databases

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Recommended Statistics Databases

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Recommended Multimedia Databases

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