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U.S. History

This U.S. history guide focuses on ithe research needs of Oakton College students and faculty.

Search terms for finding more in O.W.L.

United States History is the basic subject heading for this topic when searching the Oakton Library Catalog, 

Basic subject search exact phrase books in OWL Oakton's Whole Library, also known as the Oakton Library Catalog

Narrow down the large list of results by using the suggestions on screen or by adding additional search terms in your initial search. 

For example:

  • United States History and Religion
  • United States History and Minorities
  • United States History and Indians of North America

Basic subject search for books "that contain my words" in OWL Oakton's Whole Library, also known as the Oakton Library Catalog

Selected books from the Library's catalog

You can find additional lists of great books under some of the other U.S. History research tabs shown on this guide.