Library: Seattle/Washington State: Find Articles

Background Articles

HistoryLink.org This link opens in a new window
Good for finding easily understood background information on Washington State history.
Gale Encyclopedias & eBooks This link opens in a new window
Use this collection of online encyclopedias for background information on the city of Seattle viewed from multiple perspectives and related topics, events, and people.

EBSCOhost Databases This link opens in a new window
Use this database to find primary sources, and secondary sources that analyze historical events.
ProQuest Databases This link opens in a new window
Use this to find newspapers and secondary sources which analyze historical events.
Gale In Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
Use this to find essays, journal articles, biographies and primary source documents covering historical themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.

Washington Historic Newspapers
Use this to search and view rare and historical Washington publications and newspapers.