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I would like to learn more about the Native Americans who used to live here.
If you need materials that can be checked out, the Central Library’s History and Social Sciences on the 8th floor has sources about the Native American tribes that were in North Texas before Anglo settlement. However, the Texas/Dallas History Division … Continue reading
I’m traveling to Haiti in a few weeks. Does the library have travel books?
History and Social Sciences, on the 8th floor of the Central library, has guide books for both the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean that include sections about Haiti. These guides were published before the earthquake that shattered Haiti one year … Continue reading
I’m a history buff who likes to study revolutions in countries around the world. How can the library help?
The History and Social Sciences Division of the Central library houses quite an extensive collection of history and military history materials. You can find a wealth of materials on guerrilla warfare, special forces, and counter insurgency operations. We also have … Continue reading
Understanding Recent Events in the Middle East and Libya
If you’ve been caught up in the recent news about tension in the Middle East and surrounding areas and would like, the library’s History & Social Sciences Division at the Central Library downtown has some excellent resources to help you … Continue reading
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