HIST 300: Historical Research (Simonsen)

Augustana's book collection is strong in local history, especially Illinois history. The local history shelves are a suitable size for browsing; just be sure to distinguish carefully between primary source texts and secondary source texts. Here are some relevant call number ranges:

• Illinois: F536 - F550
• Iowa: F616 - F630
• Wisconsin: F576 - F590
• Mississippi River Valley: F350.5 - F355

You can also locate primary sources at Augustana or through I-Share using OneSearch (below). To do so, it's best to begin at the Advanced Search screen, then use one of the following methods:

• Search by title to find a specific book whose title you know. Example:

• Search by author to find a book by a prominent historical figure. Example:

• To find an edited collection of primary sources on a historical topic, search the topic in one box (keep the topic broad!) and the word "sources" as a Subject in the other box. Example: