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You have a variety of sources to choose from when researching history, ranging from newspaper articles discussing World War II to photographs of soldiers returning from the war, from diary entries of new settlers to documents regarding a peace treaty. You can also use reference materials like encyclopedias and history books to get needed information.
Depending on your topic, you want to choose the right source for your research needs.
The Portal to Texas History, hosted by the University of North Texas, gives you access to unique collections from Texas libraries, museums, archives, and more, with digitized photographs, maps, letters, documents, etc.Â
This video features Jake Mangum, a librarian from UNT, who teaches about the portal and how to use it for research.
Think About It
If you're researching a place, what type of resource would you want to find and why?
The Portal to Texas History is a good starting point but exploring other resources is a good idea especially if you're having issues finding what you need. I have some selected recommendations listed below and if you need more assistance, you can always reach out to a local library where librarians are more than happy to help.
A part of the Austin Public Library, the Austin History Center provides information about the history of Austin and Travis County, hosting a variety of online collections and resources.
A digital reference encyclopedia from the Texas State Historical Association, this resource is built by professional historians with thousands of entries pertaining to the state of Texas. You can browse by place or do a search for the topic you're looking for.
Texas Historical Commission is an agency dedicated to historic preservation within Texas and is responsible for all those historical markers you may see around the state. Next time you're traveling in Texas, keep an eye out for them.
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