Chicago Metro History Fair
Encyclopedia Articles
Use these resources on any Chicago Public Library computer. Use them on other computers with Internet access with your Chicago Public Library card.*
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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.
Oxford African American Studies Center »
Find overviews of topics that impacted the African American community as well as biographies of famous African Americans.
Science Online »
If you’re looking at a scientific or technological invention, the articles in this resource will help you understand the science or technology behind the invention, its development, and its impact on society.
*The Encyclopedia of Chicago is freely available on the web; no library card is required when not working on a Chicago Public Library computer.