Databases

Historic American Newspapers

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Library of Congress digitized newspapers from 1777 - 1963 including historic SC newspapers.

Powered by Chronicling America, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress
For all age groups

Page images from selected historic newspapers of 25 states and the District of Columbia, published from 1836-1922
Includes 34 historic South Carolina newspapers published in Anderson, Anderson Court House, Bennettsville, Charleston, Columbia, Edgefield, Georgetown, Laurens, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Court House, Pickens Court House, Rock Hill, Sumter, and Sumterville
Searchable by date and keyword
Viewing options include PDF images, downloadable images, text only, and persistent links for sharing
Includes a searchable and browsable directory of U.S. newspapers from 1690-present

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Full-text reference eBooks, peer-reviewed journals, primary source documents, and biographies covering U.S. and world history.

Coverage of the most significant people, events, and issues responsible for shaping U.S and world history.
Notable topics include the industrial revolution, the Great Depression, the women’s rights movement, the Holocaust, world leaders, the Kennedy years, the civil rights movement, technology and innovation, the space program, the Cold War, apartheid, pop culture, and more.

DIY database of full-text hobby and craft magazines, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and extra-curricular interests.

For all ages
DIY database of full-text hobby and craft magazines, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and extra-curricular interests

Includes "how-to" instructions and creative ideas for hobby enthusiasts.
Topics cover Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Holiday Crafts, Home & Garden, Needlecrafts, and more.