History

Contact: Reference Desk 203-438-2282 x1014 referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org

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Online Resources   |   Websites   |  Library Materials   |   Also of Interest

Online Resources

Authoritative sources of articles and reference information, brought to you by the Ridgefield Library unless otherwise noted. Have your library card handy for log-in.

Ancient & Medieval History

Encyclopedia Britannica - click here to tips on using this online encyclopedia
Discovering Collection - click here for an online tutorial
US History In Context - click here for an online tutorial
World History In Context - click here for an online tutorial
Hartford Courant Historical 1764-1922
New York Times Historical   1851-2007

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Ridgefield Remembers the Civil War

Programs to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

Civil War Book Resources

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Websites

Tested and recommended by our librarians.

Ridgefield filmmaker Jason Kessler's 9/11 documentary: What's Wrong With This Picture?

Notable Ridgefielders: A Who’s Who of People Who Made News in 20th Century Ridgefield
Ridgefield History - Ridgefield Historical Society
RidgefieldHistory.com - Website from Jack Sanders
Connecticut History
The Civil War
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War I Net
World War II Net

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Library Materials

Circulating materials, most reference books and non-fiction video shelved together in the stacks. Print magazines and newspapers on display or ask at the Reference Desk. Audiobooks on cassette & CD in the Fiction Room.

Books/DVD/Video
American History - 973
World History - 909
Ancient Civilizations - 938

Ridgefield History - 974.69

Magazines/Newspapers
American Heritage
Archaeology
See : General Periodical Indexes

 

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Also of Interest

Ask about a current list of local history resources available at the Library
History of the Ridgefield Library
Ridgefield Historical Society Extensive research library available online, including index of Ridgefield names, cemetery indexes and more

Click here to see if we have any History related programs scheduled .

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