Research by Subject: History - Asian
Atlases
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Books: other Catalogs
Citation and Style Guides
Country Information
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Encyclopedias
Guides to Historical Research
Images
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Journals/Magazines of the Period
Newspapers
Primary Sources
Books: Use the Library Catalog
Historical Abstracts Major index to over 2,000 international journals, book reviews, and dissertations on the history of the world, except United States and Canada. Covers topics from 1450 (i.e. the Renaissance) to the present. Indexes publications published from 1955 to current.
Academic OneFile 1980 - current. Interdisciplinary index covering over 10,000 scholarly and popular journals and magazines. Most references include full-text or links to full-text. Contains all of Expanded Academic Index ASAP. Coverage of scientific journals is limited. Shortcuts: go/onefile (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/onefile (off-campus).
Arts and Humanities Search Indexes leading arts and humanities journals worldwide. Search by cited author, cited work, or topic, 1980 to current. Previously Arts and Humanities Citation Index.
Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS) Indexes mainly western language publications on all parts of Asia and all subjects. 1971 - present online. 1941 - 1970 available in print. Main Library Reference DS5 .A1
CIAO - Columbia International Affairs Online A selection of full-text books, conference reports, and working papers on international affairs. 
GeNii (Japanese Databases) NACSIS-IR and ELS Japanese databases have changed/migrated to a new search platform called GeNii. Middlebury does NOT have a subscription, thus our users can only view free bibliographic content (mostly in Japanese).
Index Islamicus Indexes literature on Islam, the Middle East and the Muslim world. Over 3,000 journals are monitored for inclusion in the database, together with conference proceedings, monographs, multi-authored works and book reviews. Journals and books are indexed down to the article and chapter level. 1906 - present.
JSTOR Full-text archive of over 700 scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences covering all issues published, except for the last 2 to 5 years. This is a subscription resource; for off-campus access, enter your Middlebury username and password when prompted. Shortcuts: go/jstor (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/jstor (off-campus).
PAIS International Indexes journals, books, and documents covering global public policy and social issues in all disciplines. 1972 - current. For 1915 -1976, switch to PAIS Archive (click on Specific Database link to choose PAIS Archive). Go shortcut = go/pais
Social Sciences Citation Index Indexes core scholarly social science journals worldwide. Search by cited authors or works, or search by words in the bibliographic citations. Go shortcut = go/wos Note: access through Web of Science
Zasshi kiji sakuin Article index to journals deposited to the National Diet Library. As of Jan. 2004, 10,000 journals are indexed. All subject fields are covered; humanities and social sciences, technology, science, medicine and pharmacology. It is not available during 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Japan time. Click on NDL-OPAC and then Zasshi Kiji Sakuin no Kensaku/Moshikomi.
Additional Newspapers: Newspapers Guide There is a separate Middlebury Newspapers Guide. Check it for additional listings of newspapers (current and historical) in print, microfilm, and electronic collections.
Keesing's Record of World Events News summaries. Full-text access back to 1987 (archive goes back to 1931, which is searchable, but Midd only has access to partial text).
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe Academic Universe provides access to the full text of national and international newspapers, magazines, wire services, and more. It also includes business, financial, and legal information, including laws, regulations, cases, and EU law. The non-English language news link includes news in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Go shortcut = go/lexis (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/lexis (off-campus)
Newspapers in Microform. Foreign Countries Comprehensive listing by country and city of newspapers available in microform. Middlebury does not have historical runs of most international newspapers (except The Times, LeMonde, PAIS, and several Russian ones - check Midcat for holdings). However, you may be able to borrow several months of a newspaper through Interlibrary Loan if it is on microfilm. You can use the index to another newspaper to help identify dates of important events. If you need assistance, ask a librarian. Note: Located in Interlibrary Loan Office
ProQuest Historical Newspapers Search the digitized full-text and images of the New York Times (1851-2004); Wall Street Journal (1889-1990); Los Angeles Times (1881-1986); Washington Post (1877-1991); Chicago Tribune (1849-1986); Christian Science Monitor (1908-1994); Atlanta Constitution (1869-1939).
South China Morning Post The largest English language newspaper in Hong Kong. Its readership is roughly 60 per cent Chinese and 40 per cent non-Chinese.
The Times of London (1850-current) This international newspaper may be relevant to many other country topics, or its indexing may help you find subjects in other papers. Microfilm #194 and Current Newspapers section. Print Index, 1850 - current. (several months delay) REF AI 21 .T35. Online Index from the Times website . 1985 - present. Note: searching is free. Online articles are not. You can get the articles for free from our microfilm. Available full-text on Lexis Nexis 1985 - present. Choose from the Sources link in the top menu bar or select World News, then European News, then choose the Times from the Source List. For older issues, see Times of London Digital Archive 1785 - 1985. Note: Active MIDCAT search. Multiple access, but excluding the Digital Archive.
World-Newspapers.com Website that provides links to online newspapers (some papers may require a subscription).
MIDCAT Asian Studies Subject Headings Sample subject headings for East Asian or Asian Studies (use a subject search):
east asia
(China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Macao)
japan--history
asia, southeastern
(Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines)
korea, south--politics and government
south asia
(India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives)
asia, central
(inland parts of Asia)
art, chinese
NExpress Use the
button in Midcat to search for and request items from a consortia of 6 other northeastern libraries, Middlebury borrowers can also visit these libraries and check out items directly. These libraries are: Williams, Bates, Bowdoin, Wellesley, Colby, and Northeastern University. See the NExpress page for full details.
Universal Digital Library Access to over 1 million digitized books. Most titles are in Chinese or English, but other languages are included, such as Arabic.
Western Books on Asia. Japan Comprehensive collection of printed materials written in Western languages about Japan from the 16th century to 1941. Main Library - microfiche cabinet (8000 sheets of microfiche in 8 units + Guide) Note: On Microfiche
WorldCat Use this union catalog of over 40 million books, documents, reports, and media from libraries worldwide to identify books to request via InterLibrary Loan. If we don't own the book and you want to borrow it from another library, click on the ILL icon from the record.
Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library LInks to other websites focused on Asia. Useful for finding region or country-specific sites.
Digital South Asia Library Digitized primary and secondary sources including books & journals; statistics; maps; images; bibliographies; and more.
East & Southeast Asia: An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources A good starting point for browsing internet resources for the countries in this region.
Internet East Asia History Sourcebook Provides direct links to online historical documents as well as secondary sources and other websites.
The Mongols in World History An educational site providing background information and images.
Portal to Asian Internet Resources (PAIR) "More than 6000 professionally selected, cataloged and annotated online resources."
Portals to the World Links to electronic resources from around the world selected by librarians at the Library of Congress. 
Silk Road Online A GIS cultural map project from University of Michigan's China Data Center. Under "Slideshow" there's a map with the silk route illustrated. Click on each location to bring up cultural images of Chinese Buddhist monuments.
South China Sea (WWW Virtual Library) Edited by Professor David Rosenberg, Middlebury College. Focuses on South China Sea regional development, environment, and security issues. See Also the South China Sea Research Guide.
Tibetan & Himalayan Digital Library Provides a variety of resources for studying these areas.
A Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization Educational materials for introducing students to Chinese civilization. Includes a timeline. Provides units on: geography, archaeology, religion, calligraphy, military technology, painting, homes, gardens, clothing, and the graphic arts.
Asia Yearbook Main Library Stacks HC411 .F19 (1962 - 2002) Note: Print Resource
Former title: Far Eastern Economic Review Yearbook
China Facts and Figures Annual Main Library Reference HA4636 C48 (1978 - 2005) Note: Print Resource
Europa World Year Book (all countries) In-depth country profiles (summary of history, current events, government directory, statistics, and more).
Choose countries from the drop-down menu at the top.
Older issues available in print: Main Library Reference JN1 E85 (1977 - 2008)
Statesman's Year-book Basic country information (similar to Europa) including background, statistics, recent election results, government officials, etc. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JA51 .S7 (latest). Earlier volumes in Stacks (back to 1866 with some gaps).
MIDCAT List - Asian Atlases and Maps This search does an advanced keyword search in midcat for maps for Asia regions. SUBJECT: Southeast Asia -- maps
For additional atlases or maps try these examples [substitute your country or region]:
SUBJECT: Asia, Central --maps
SUBJECT : China -- historical geography -- maps (this finds historical atlases)
KEYWORD: India and atlas
MIDCAT List - China Atlases This search does a KEYWORD search in midcat for China and atlas.
MIDCAT List - Japan Atlases This search does a KEYWORD search in midcat for Japan and atlas.
The American Historical Association's Guide to Historical Literature Edited by Mary Beth Norton. NY: Oxford University Press, 1995. Note: Print Resource
Use Index in vol. 2 REF D20 A1 A55 1995
Catalogue of Pre-1900 printed books on Japan in European languages Main Library Stacks Z3306 .K65 1998 (3 volumes + index) Note: Print Resource
China (World bibliographical series) E-book. Also in Print: Main Library Stacks DS706.A1 C477 1997 Note: Online and Print Resource
Chinese History: A Manual Comprehensive guide to identifying primary and secondary Chinese sources.
Main Library Reference DS735 .W695 2000 (1998 edition in stacks)
Finding Additional Bibliographies in Midcat In Midcat, combine your keywords with the term bibliography, for example: cultural revolution and bibliography
India and bibliography
India (World bibliographical series) Main Library Stacks DS407.A1 .G86 1995 Note: Print Resource
Japan and the Japanese : A Bibliographic Guide to Reference Sources Main Library Stacks DS835.A1 M35 1996 Note: Print Resource
Japan and the world, 1853-1952 : A Bibliographic Guide to Japanese Scholarship in Foreign Relations Main Library Stacks DS881.96 .A1 J36 1989 Note: Print Resource
Japanese History and Culture From Ancient to Modern Times: Seven Basic Bibliographies Main Library Stacks DS835 A1 D6 1995 Note: Print Resource
Reference Sources in History: An Introductory Guide Santa Barbara:ABC-Clio, 2004. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference D20 A1 F72 2004.
(Earlier edition in stacks)
Twentieth-century China, an Annotated Bibliography of Reference Works in Chinese, Japanese, and Western Languages Main Library Reference DS774.A1 T94 2003 (2 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Biography Reference Bank Coverage dates: Ancient times to present
Includes biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, and obituaries. It covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images.
The Chicago Manual of Style Online at: In print at:
Evaluating Information Found on the Internet A guide by Elizabeth Kirk, Johns Hopkins University Libraries. Nicely lays out the criteria for consideration.
Evaluating Web Content Guide from the University at Albany Libraries.
Internet Detective Tutorial (Evaluating Internet Resources) British site Intute: Best of the Web tutorial on evaluating internet resources. Also see their other tutorials that help with finding information by discipline.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers / Kate L. Turabian This is the "Turabian" style. See also the online Turabian Quick Guide with basic examples, available from the publisher. Note: Print resource
Multiple print copies including:
Ref LB2369 .T8 2007
Ready Ref LB2369 .T8 2007
Armstrong Ref LB2369 .T8 2007
Middlebury Citation & Style Guide This library subject guide links to additional resources pertaining to how to format your paper's footnotes, bibliographies and more.
RefWorks RefWorks will automatically generate bibliographies and format your research papers in any of hundreds of styles including MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian. Middlebury College students and faculty may use RefWorks by creating a RefWorks account. For more info, follow the RefWorks link or email refworks@middlebury.edu. Middlebury-specific RefWorks Guide located at http://go.middlebury.edu/refworks?midd.
Using Primary Sources on the Web Along with describing what they are and where to find them, this site created by librarians tells you how to evaluate and cite them. Click on the examples links for more websites.
Europa World Year Book (all countries) In-depth country profiles (summary of history, current events, government directory, statistics, and more).
Choose countries from the drop-down menu at the top.
Older issues available in print: Main Library Reference JN1 E85 (1977 - 2008)
Foreign Information by Country University of Colorado at Boulder website with extensive links to country information available free on the web or through subscription databases.
Library of Congress Country Studies The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Statesman's Year-book Basic country information (similar to Europa) including background, statistics, recent election results, government officials, etc. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JA51 .S7 (latest). Earlier volumes in Stacks (back to 1866 with some gaps).
China: A Cultural and Historical Dictionary Main Library Reference DS733 .C585 1998 Note: Print Resource
MIDCAT List - Japanese History Dictionaries This is a midcat keyword search for japan and history and dictionaries. Note: Print Resources
MIDCAT List - Korean History Dictionaries This is a midcat keyword search for korea and history and dictionaries. Note: Print Resources
Oxford Reference Online Premium General reference resources, including encyclopedias, bilingual dictionaries, chronologies, and maps and illustrations.
Dissertation Abstracts Online Dissertation Abstracts Online is a subject, title, and author guide to American doctoral dissertations and masters theses from 1861 to the present, Canadian, British and European dissertations from 1988 to the present. Abstracts are included for entries after 1980
Cambridge Encyclopedia of China Main Library Stacks DS705 C35 1991 Note: Print Resource
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Japan Main Library Reference DS805 C36 1993 Note: Print Resource
Additional encyclopedias on Japan are in the DS805's.
Cambridge History of China Main Library Stacks DS735 C3145 (14 volumes) See also: Cambridge Illustrated History of China Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks DS706 .E37 1996
Cambridge History of Japan Main Library Stacks DS835 .C36 1988 (6 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of Asian History Main Library Reference DS31 E53 1998 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Additional asian encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of China: The Essential Reference to China, its History and Culture Main Library Reference DS705 .P46 1999 Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of Contemporary ________ Culture London, New York: Routledge, 1998 - Note: Print Resource
British Culture: REF DA589.4 .E53 1999
French Culture: REF DC33.7 .E53 1998
German Culture: REF DD290.26 .E53 1999
Italian Culture: REF DG450 .E53 2000
Spanish Culture: REF DP233.5 .E63 1999
Japanese Culture: REF DS822.5 .E52 2002
Chinese Culture: REF DS779.23 .E53 2005
Encyclopedia of India 4 volume set searchable as part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Encyclopedia of Modern Asia Main Library Reference DS4 .E53 2002 (6 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Additional asian encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of World Cultures Covers each region of the world and the ethnic groups within those regions. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference GN550 .E53 1991 (10 volumes)
Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan 9 volumes + supplement. Reference DS805 .K633 1983. Also in stacks. Note: Print Resource
Kokushi Daijiten Major 15 volume Japanese encyclopedia (in Japanese). Note: Print Resource
Main Library Japanese Collection Reference DS833 .K64 1979
Oxford Reference Online Premium General reference resources, including encyclopedias, bilingual dictionaries, chronologies, and maps and illustrations.
ARTStor (brief description) "A digital library of nearly one million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences."
Fine Prints: Japanese, pre-1915 A Library of Congress digital collection. Click on new search , then browse by subject or search for terms.
A Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization Educational materials for introducing students to Chinese civilization. Includes a timeline. Provides units on: geography, archaeology, religion, calligraphy, military technology, painting, homes, gardens, clothing, and the graphic arts.
Journals/Magazines of the Period
Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS) Indexes mainly western language publications on all parts of Asia and all subjects. 1971 - present online. 1941 - 1970 available in print. Main Library Reference DS5 .A1
Humanities Index, 1974-1980 To locate articles in English language journals and magazines on U.S. and international subjects. Earlier title: International Index to Periodicals and before that Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature Supplement. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference AI3 .S6
International Index to Periodicals 1920 - 1965. Later title: Social Sciences & Humanities Index (no holdings) then split into the separate Social Sciences Index (no holdings) and Humanities Index (have 1974-1980). Use to locate articles in English-language journals and magazines on U.S. and international subjects. For 1907 - 1919, see the earlier title: Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature Supplement (same call number). For articles after 1980, see Academic Onefile. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference AI3 .S6 1920 - 1965
JSTOR Full-text archive of over 700 scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences covering all issues published, except for the last 2 to 5 years. This is a subscription resource; for off-campus access, enter your Middlebury username and password when prompted. Shortcuts: go/jstor (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/jstor (off-campus).
PAIS Archive Indexes journals, books, and documents covering global public policy and social issues in all disciplines. Coverage = 1915 -1976. For 1972 - current switch to PAIS International (click on Specific Database link to choose PAIS International).
Periodicals Archive Online (PAO) Searchable archive of hundreds of digitized journals published in the arts, humanities and social sciences from 1665 - 2000. PAO is searchable with the British Periodicals I & ll collection. Formerly called PCI Full-text. Also see Periodicals Index Online for indexing to additional journals titles.
Periodicals Index Online (PIO) A database of millions of article citations published in the arts, humanities and social sciences, across more than 300 years, from their first issues to 1995 with some to 2000. Includes journals in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and other Western languages--with links to full text, when available. Formerly PCI.
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature Indexes articles in approx. 375 leading general magazines (mainly popular literature). Beginning with vol. 36 (March 1976) book reviews are listed at the end of the index (previously book reviews are listed under the subject of the book). For earlier film reviews see Moving Picture Plays--Criticism (later under Motion Pictures). See front matter for help with other types of works. Note: Print Resource
Print volumes: Main Library Ref AI3 .S6 (1900 - present)
Birth of the Constitution of Japan "Major events and important documents involved in the framing and enactment of Japan's Constitution". From the National Diet Library.
Britain in India, 1765 - 1905 Contains reprinted primary source materials, such as reports, correspondence, acts, regulations, and more. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks DS463 .B73 2006 (6 volumes)
Catalogue of Pre-1900 printed books on Japan in European languages Main Library Stacks Z3306 .K65 1998 (3 volumes + index) Note: Print Resource
The China Collection National Intelligence estimates from the CIA/National Intelligence Council. Also available in print/CD-Rom entitled: Tracking the Dragon: National Intelligence Estimates on China during the era of Mao, 1948-1976. Main Library DS777.55 .U563 2004 and Gov Dcos PREX 3.21:C 44 Note: Online and Print/CD-Rom Resource
China Documents Annual Main Library Stacks DS703 .C44 (1989 - 2000) Note: Print Resource
Chinese Pamphlets: Political communication and mass education in the early period of the People's Republic of China "Mass education materials published in Hong Kong and in Mainland China, particularly Shanghai, in the years 1947-1954."
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project "The Densho Digital Archive holds over 300 visual histories (600 hours of recorded video interviews) and over 9,500 historic photos, documents, and newspapers." Also includes readings and lesson plans. Note: Free registration required
Early English Books Online (EEBO) EEBO is a digital library containing about 100,000 of over 125,000 titles listed in Pollard & Redgrave's Short-Title Catalogue (1475-1640) and Wing's Short-Title Catalogue (1641-1700) and their revised editions, as well as the Thomason Tracts (1640-1661) collection and the Early English Books Tract Supplement. Major subjects include: English literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, theology, music, fine arts, education, mathematics, and science. There is some coverage of other parts of the world (British accounts or other works published or translated in English).
Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) 18th Century Collections Online includes a variety of materials — from books and directories, Bibles, sheet music and sermons to advertisements — and works by many well-known and lesser-known authors, all providing a diverse collection of material for the researcher of the eighteenth century. Includes "every significant English-language and foreign-language title printed in the United Kingdom."
Final Reports of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey, 1945- 1947 Reproduction of the 325 final reports and appendixes of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey (USSBS) on the impact of strategic bombing on Germany and Japan and the effect of the atom bomb, naval bombardment, and use of Allied photographic intelligence in the Pacific war theater. Main Library Microfilm # 799 (25 rolls + index). Note: On Microfilm
Finding Primary Sources in the Library Using Midcat
Handout which shows how to search midcat to find a variety of primary source material - collections of reprinted primary source documents, biographies and autobiographies, letters, correspondence, diaries, personal narratives, speeches, etc.
Fine Prints: Japanese, pre-1915 A Library of Congress digital collection. Click on new search , then browse by subject or search for terms.
Foreign Relations of the United States U.S. State Department - Document record of major policy decisions, 1861-1970s. Only Recent volumes are online (Truman +) For earlier print editions see: Main Library JX233 .A3 and Govt Docs. For editions back to 1861 see the Univ. of Wisconsin Digital Collections.
Foundations of Pakistan: All-India Muslim League documents, 1906-1947 Main Library Stacks DS448 .P38 (2 volumes) Note: Print Resource
History of the Nonmilitary Activities of the Occupation of Japan Tokyo: Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP), 1952? Note: On Microfilm
Main Library Microfilm 740 (13 reels)
In the First Person (personal narratives) Index to thousands of oral histories and other personal narratives from archives and repositories all over the world. Provides links to full-text content (text, audio, video) when available free. Also indexes Alexander Street collections (Midd does not subscribe to full-text). Check Worldcat for collections not available for free that may be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan. 
Intercepted Japanese messages (Operation MAGIC) Main Library Microfilm #795 (15 rolls + index) Note: On Microfilm
Japan Center for Asian Historical Records "This site provides access to official documents—dating from the Meiji era through 1945". Website is in English, but currently most documents are originals (in Japanese). Note: Mainly in Japanese
Japanese Camp Papers Also called Japanese Relocation Camp and Assembly Center Newspapers. Contains variety of newsletters and newspapers published from 1942 to 1945 in camps in various locations by interned Japanese Americans. Main Library Microfilm 797. Note: On Microfilm
Japanese Data Archive The Roper Center's Japanese Data Archive includes: JPOLL the on-line, question-level database of Japanese public opinion; and Japanese Data Library, which is made up of thousands of Japanese survey research studies.
Japanese-American Internment Camp Collections Online images from collections at the University of the Pacific.
JARDA: Japanese American Relocation Digital Archives "Personal and official documents, transcribed oral histories, and works of art bring viewers inside the Japanese-American internment experience during World War II."
The Meiji Japan Through Contemporary Sources Main Library Stacks DS881.9 .M394 (3 volumes) Note: Print Resource
National Security Archive "Online access to critical declassified records on issues including U.S. national security, foreign policy, diplomatic and military history, intelligence policy, and more."
Notes from the Japanese Legation in the United States to the Department of State, 1858-1906 Also referred to as: Nineteenth-century diplomatic records relating to Japan : notes from the Japanese Legation, 1858-1906. Note: On Microfilm
Main Library Microfilm # 800 (9 reels + index)
Omar Pound Collection A new collection in the library's Special Collections. Some items are still being cataloged, so inquire at Special Collections if this may be of interest. Do a search in midcat with local call number search = (pound). The collection includes materials relating to islamica and colonial Indian history (especially the 1857 mutiny). Note: Print resource in Special Collections
Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Japan Main Library Microfilm 867 (18 rolls, portion of 1910-1929 coverage) Note: On Microfilm
Records of the U.S. Department of State Relating to Political Relations between the United States and Japan, 1910-1949 Microfilm 798 (9 reels) 1910 - 1929
Microfilm 737 (5 reels) 1930 - 1939
Microfilm 738 (8 reels) 1940 - 1944
Microfilm 739 (19 reels) 1945 - 1949
Reports of General MacArthur v. 1. The campaigns of MacArthur in the Pacific -- v. 1, suppl. MacArthur in Japan: The occupation, military phase -- v. 2, pts. 1-2. Japanese operations in the southwest Pacific Area compiled from Japanese Demobilization Bureau records.
Main Library Government Documents D 114.2:M 11
Also Main Library Oversize Stacks D735 .S8
The Search for Modern China: A Documentary Collection Main Library Stacks DS753.86 .S33 1999 Note: Print Resource
U.S. Congressional Serial Set Contains reports, documents and journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from the 15th to 96th Congresses, originally published in bound volumes. Also includes key Executive Branch documents and thousands of browsable/searchable Serial Set Maps. Now Available: 1817 - 1971. Will go to 1980 when complete. For the 1st - 14th congresses, see American State Papers. Go shortcut = go/usss
Using Primary Sources on the Web Along with describing what they are and where to find them, this site created by librarians tells you how to evaluate and cite them. Click on the examples links for more websites.
The Vietnam Collection National Intelligence estimates from the CIA/National Intelligence Council. Also available in print/CD-Rom entitled: Estimative Products on Vietnam, 1948-1975. Note: Online and Print/CD-Rom Resource
Vital Speeches of the Day 1934 - present. Microfilm no. 60; Current Periodicals; and online (partial). Note: Print, microfilm and online resource
The Wars for Viet Nam: 1945 - 1975 A Vassar College site which provides an overview and copies of short official documents or excerpts from longer ones.
Western Books on Asia. Japan Comprehensive collection of printed materials written in Western languages about Japan from the 16th century to 1941. Main Library - microfiche cabinet (8000 sheets of microfiche in 8 units + Guide) Note: On Microfiche
White Papers of the Government (Chinese) Chinese government position papers on a variety of issues (ex. human rights; national defense; environmental protection and much more).
World History Sources Scholarly reviews of online primary source archives; guides for analyzing and interpreting primary sources; and case studies for teaching. Browse sources by region and time period.
Book Review Index Note: Password needed for online
Book Reviews Subject Guide For additional sources of book reviews, see the separate Book Reviews Guide.
China Data Online (part of Lexis-Nexis Statistical DataSets) Maps and statistical data (national, provincial, county, & city) for China. We now get this through Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe - Statistical DataSets. Open the Browse by Source folder. To get data down to the city level, choose the China Data Center one that does NOT say national.
China Facts and Figures Annual Main Library Reference HA4636 C48 (1978 - 2005) Note: Print Resource
International Historical Statistics, Africa, Asia & Oceania, 1750-2000 Main Library Reference HA4675 .M55 2003 (earlier editions in stacks). Note: Print Resource
Japan Statistical Yearbook Latest online. Additional statistics available from Japan's Statistics Bureau. Note: Print and Online Resource
See also Japan Monthly Statistics; Historical Statistics of Japan; Statistical Handbook of Japan
Older print volumes available for some years.
Main Library Stacks HA4621 .J36 1990, 1994 - 1998.
Library Economics Subject Guide - Statistics/Data International section Additional international statistics resources can be found in this section of the longer Economics guide.
UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific Data Centre UNESCAP Provides access to several databases and publications including: Annual Core Indicators; Short-Term Indicators...; Statistical Indicators...; Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific.
Vital Speeches of the Day 1934 - present. Microfilm no. 60; Current Periodicals; and online (partial). Note: Print, microfilm and online resource
Fair Use & Copyright (for Documentary Film and Online Video) Helpful guide that explains fair use for using video, film clips, etc. and best practices for documentary film makers, among other topics.
The Craft of Research By Wayne C. Booth Note: Print Resource
Main Library and Armstrong Stacks Q180.55 .M4 B66
Going to the Sources : A Guide to Historical Research and Writing Main Library Stacks D16 .B893 2002 Note: Print Resource
A Guide to Historical Method Chicago: Dorsey, 1980. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks D16 S47 1980.
The Modern Researcher By Jacques Barzun and Henry F. Graff. Note: Print Resource
NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992.
Main Library Reference LB2369 B28 1992.
A Short Guide to Writing about History Main Library Stacks D13 .M294 2007 Note: Print Resource
Writing History: A Guide for Students Main Library Stacks D16 .S864 2004 Note: Print Resource
Translations of the Foreign Press
FBIS Daily Report (on microfiche) Translations of radio and TV broadcasts, newspaper and magazine articles, wire services and speeches. The library has reports on microfiche for Latin America ('90+), Sub-Sahara Africa ('91+), Asia & Pacific/East Asia ('85+), USSR & East Europe/Central Eurasia ('78-'96), China ('79+), Eastern Europe ('87+). Use the Index to the FBIS Daily Reports - Govt Docs Reference DJ - DS. Reports issued on microfiche, located in Gov Docs microfiche cabinets under PREX 7.10. For more detail, see the FBIS handout. For coverage 1994+ use World News Connection . See also JPRS reports. Note: UVM has better FBIS holdings than Midd, including coverage of the Mideast
JPRS (Joint Publications Research Service) After 1994, use World News Connection. Translations of books, reports, and periodical articles. Library receives selected series for Russia, China, East Asia, Japan, Europe, Latin America. See the JPRS handout for details. Reports issued on microfiche, located in Gov Docs microfiche cabinets under PREX 7.13 Index on microfiche (Transdex) Govt Docs Reference AI3 .T7 Note: Microfiche + print index
World News Connection Full-text translations of world press and broadcasting, 1995 to current.
World Press Review Provides articles reprinted and/or translated from the foreign press, as well as originally written material. Latest issues online (now a website). Older issues in Bound Periodicals AP2 .A83 2001 - 2004 and Microfiche 1980-2000.
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