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History Reference Source

To create a persistent, shareable link in this database, follow these steps. 

Click the 3 dots to the right of the article/book/resource title. Then choose "Share" from the drop-down menu.

A new box will open where you will click "Create Link." Once you do that, a box will open that has a URL that can be copied and pasted and set to KU-affiliated library users.

Using History Reference Source

History Reference Source contains thousands of reliable resources — including primary source documents, biographies, photos, maps, and videos — to help you complete your research. This database contains:

  • 571,000 full-text records from peer-reviewed journals, reference books, periodicals, and other sources
  • 56,000 full-text primary source documents
  • 44,000 full-text biographies of historical figures
  • 1,600 full-text reference books, encyclopedias, and non-fiction books

How to Get Started Searching

At the center of the database's homepage, you can use the search box to enter any combination of keywords, subjects, titles, or authors.

The results page will have a row of filters that can help you narrow your results down. These include: peer review, resource type, publication date range, full-text, and more. 

Once you choose the resource you would like to access, you will click the button beneath the title information that says either "PDF Full Text," "Online Full Text," or "Access Options," where you can then choose PDF.

Once you open the PDF, you will see options to download, print, and share the document with others, typically near the top right of the page. 

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