U.S. History: 1950s Research Paper (Kilborne)

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Annals of American History: Primary source documents from major historical events. (user: maret password: frogs)

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American Decades: 10-volume reference work with information about the culture and history of every decade from 1900-2000. (password: frogs)

American Decades Primary Sources: Reference work with extensive primary sources from every decade from 1900-2000. (password: frogs)

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