Research Indexes for Historians


Contribution from Schools to the American West
Schools on the History and Development of the American West are welcome to contribute with stories and graphics to this section through their web-site (we will link up to it free of charge, in return we hope you will establish a link to our site) providing that the same high standard is applied to the contributed material. See our first contributions. We are also adding links that could be useful to teachers and students.


Academy of Achievement
Brings you face to face with the extraordinary individuals who have shaped the twentieth century. It is an amazing collection, not of mere artifacts, but of people and ideas that fill you with inspiration, encouragement, and the will to achieve.

History Net
This is a link to the History Net with much information on the American West.
The University of Kansas
Here you will find links to historical information & images highlighting Kansas History.

Old West Kansas
There is a lot of great information here describing Kansas History, Trails, Forts, School Houses, People, Railroads, etc.

Kansas Heritage Group


Utah State Archives - History Hotlinks.
Almost unlimited access to U.S. National Historical Resources.
Lake Tahoe News Network
Links to Historical Documents, Historic Speeches, Government Information and much more.
America's Freedom Documents
The migration westward was driven by the pursuit of happiness, liberty, freedom and justice. Here is a fantastic link to the very documents that "We the People" had agreed upon to help facilitate our goals.
The American Revolution
This site contains a complete American history, from the colonial period until modern times, including westward expansion.

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