LibGuides: Voicethread- Emmitt Till Project: Research Resources

Research Options

Gale U.S. History in Context
Provides numerous types of resources, from periodicals, academic journals, reference materials, etc. on U.S. history.
American History Online
Variety of information pertaining to American history.
Issues and Controversies in American History
Discover some of the various arguments regarding periods in American history.
JSTOR
Access to numerous academic journals, perfect for in-depth information on a topic.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Excellent resource providing articles, images, etc. on a wide range of topics.

Famous Trials: Emmett Till Murder Trial
A resource created by the University of Missouri- Kansas City, this contains general overviews of the trial, first-hand accounts of events, and images.
PBS: The Murder of Emmett Till
Great resource for first-hand accounts as well as responses to the murder.
Time Photographs: Emmett Till
Photograph from the funeral, including a documentary.
Library of Congress Resources
Amazing collection of photographs and information on the life and death of Emmett Till.
"Emmett Till's Casket Goes to the Smithsonian"
Article and interview with Emmett Till's cousin.

ProQuest Primary Sources Collection
Excellent resource for historical newspapers, primary sources, and other resources from various periods in history.

EbscoHost
Use this source to locate numerous eBooks on the topic. Select eBook Collection and eBook Academic Collection.

Google Books
Search Google Books for previews as well as full access to books on the topic.

Purdue Owl MLA
Great resource on how to cite using MLA, and how to structure a research paper.