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Books

Try searching the catalog by decade ("1960s" or "ninteen sixties") or by the name of an era or an event ("Vietnam War").

Here are some examples of books that might help with your research:

ABC-CLIO eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
ABC-CLIO contains hundreds of e-books covering a multitude of popular culture topics, including cinema, literature, sports, and research topics. An audio device feature is included for every article/book.
Salem Press Online This link opens in a new window
Reference e-books including Magill's Literary Annual, Critical Survey of Graphic Novels; american history by decade; Fashion Innovators; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Events; Civil Disobedience, Social Justice, Nationalism & Populism, Violent Demonstrations and Race Relations and Nations of the World.
Pop Culture Universe This link opens in a new window
Essays (many with images) covering decades of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Gale eBooks (GVRL) This link opens in a new window
Searchable e-books providing quick information on a variety of topics including business, history, countries of the world, science, education, multicultural studies, social science, and more.