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Encyclopedia Articles

Use these resources on any Chicago Public Library computer or on non-Library computers with your Chicago Public Library card.*

Hint: You'll also find images and primary sources in most of these databases that you can use for your project.

Primary or secondary source?

Encyclopedia articles are generally secondary sources.

Encyclopedia of Chicago »
Start your research here. The articles in this resource will help you make the connection between your topic and Chicago.

History Database Search »
The articles in this resource will help you place your topic in a broader, national context.

Gale Virtual Reference Library »
Like History Database Search, the articles in this collection of over 100 specialized encyclopedias will help you understand the broader context of your topic.

*The Encyclopedia of Chicago is freely available on the web; no library card is required when not working on a Chicago Public Library computer.