Research and Course Guides: ARTH 282: History of American Architecture: Getting Started

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Mandan Village, George Catlin, circa 1833.

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Introduction

Welcome to the History of American Architecture resource guide! Use this guide to find books, articles, images, and other resources about the history of architecture in America.

The University of St. Thomas Libraries have a wealth of information in print and online about architects, architecture, and the cultural conditions which contributed to the architectural styles. Please contact me if you have need help with your research or to add suggestions to this guide

Background Information--Electronic

Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new window
The most exhaustive background source for art research. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, the Grove Dictionary of Art and several other resources. Includes extensive image archives from several major North American museums. Limited to 5 simultaneous users.
ARTstor This link opens in a new window
A searchable database of more than 1 million images, covering many time periods, cultures and disciplines. Users can search, view and download images.
Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Biography in Context includes over 700,000 biographical entries covering more than 400,000 notable international figures from all time periods and areas of study.