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Encyclopedias
An encyclopedia can often provide a strong, general description of a tribe or nation's history. Here are a few online encyclopedias to try. Note: You must be logged into MyPima to access these encyclopedias from off-campus.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online: EBO will have excellent, 'bird's eye view' articles on tribes and nations. They may lack detail, however.
Gale eBooks: This database brings together many ebooks. You're likely to find more detail than in EBO, but you will have to browse through a number of different options.
"Provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks." -EBSCO
eHRAF is a database which contains information about a wide range of cultures around the globe. Although they provide quality, in-depth information, their website can be tricky to use. Please feel free to contact me for help using eHRAF.