LibGuides: Cold War Resouces: Home

Best eBooks and Databases

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Reference eBooks on a variety of topics.
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
Provides numerous types of resources, from periodicals, academic journals, reference materials, etc. on world history.
EbscoHost This link opens in a new window
EbscoHost is a hosting site for multiple databases that include periodicals, eBooks, academic journals, images, etc. Once you click on the link, select the database you want to use and read the description.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Access to numerous academic journals, perfect for in-depth information on a topic.

University of Virginia: Cold War Primary Resources
List of databases and websites with primary resources related to the Cold War.
Cold War Origins: Wilson Center Archives
Collection of resources related to the origins of the Cold War.
Newton Gresham Library Cold War Resources
List of links to a variety of resources on the Cold War.
Wilson Center Cold War History
Scroll down to access a variety of collections on different events and time periods throughout the war.

ProQuest Primary Sources Collection This link opens in a new window
Excellent resource for historical newspapers, primary sources, and other resources from various periods in history.

The New York Times
Great resource for locating primary sources, and opinion pieces on what was occuring during the Cold War and U.S. responses to various world events.

Soviet poster examples
In this article from the BBC about the current demand for Soviet-era posters, there are some interesting examples of Soviet posters in the gallery at the top.
Article: "During Cold War, CIA used 'Doctor Zhivago' as a tool to undermine Soviet Union
Interesting article from the Washington Post on the use of film/media for propanda.