America's Historical Imprints

The database explores centuries of American history, literature, culture and daily life. It includes books, pamphlets, broadsides and other scarce printed material published in the US from 1639-1819. It also contains copies of state papers and government materials, including published reports, presidential letters and messages, and more. Formerly known as "Early American Imprints" including Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800; Early American Imprints, Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker, 1801-1819