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Hist 186 - California History (Gudgeirsson)

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Using this Guide

This guide is designed to help you find reliable sources for your two essays: Primary Source/Artifact Essay and Research Essay.  Use the tabs above to discover how to locate primary sources and artifacts, as well as books and scholarly articles related to your topics.

Finding a Topic

If you have trouble choosing a topic, browse through the table of contents of the multi-volume series Americans and the California Dreams, authored by Kevin Starr.

      

If you are interested in researching California Native Americans, start by this comprehensive study:

Another great resource is to browse the different research guides of California History: Research Guide through the State Library.