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- Explore Original Historical Sources: Access digitized photographs, letters, diaries, maps, government records, newspapers, and other historical materials.
- Search Across Multiple Collections: Easily search and browse historical materials from different subject areas in one place.
- Advanced Search Features: Search by keyword and narrow results by date, document type, and subject.
- View High-Quality Digital Images: Many documents can be viewed as full-page digital scans, allowing you to examine them in detail.
- Save and Share Materials: Download, print, email or save items for future reference.
Subjects
- A Global History of Epidemics, 1800-1970
- Confidential Print: Africa, 1834-1966
- Africa and the New Imperialism, 1870-1914
- Apartheid South Africa, 1948-1994
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Using the Database
- Start with broad search terms before narrowing your results.
- Use keywords such as names, places, events, or subjects instead of full questions.
- Try alternate names, historical place names, and older spellings.
- Browse by collection, subject, or time period to discover additional materials.
- Follow links between related people, organizations, events, and documents.
Using the Database
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