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Ancestry Library Edition contains:
U.S. Federal Census 1790-1930, U.K. Census Collection 1861-1901, U.S. Immigration Collection, Vital Records & Social Security Death Index, Military Collection, Major genealogy books, Over 700 historic and modern maps and Downloadable ancestral chart & research logs
There are also bookmarks at the Reference Desk & Circulation Desk if you want more information about Ancestry. And if you want more genealogy information check out these websites too
More Genealogy Web Help
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites
http://www.cyndislist.com/
Family Search Internet Genealogy Service
http://www.familysearch.org/
Find A Grave
http://www.findagrave.com/index.html
A Barrel of Genealogy Links
http://www.genealogytoday.com/barrel/
U.S. National Archive & Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/
Native American Ancestry
http://www.intl-research.com/native.htm
Vital Records Information for the U.S.
http://vitalrec.com/
Newspaper Information
Obituary Newspaper Information
If you are looking for an obituary older than three months, please contact The Lebanon County Historical Society Library by calling 717-272-1473 or visiting their archives at 924 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 (please note their is a monetary fee involved for non-member research at this facility) or contact The Lebanon Daily News by calling 717-272-5611 or visiting their archives at 718 Poplar St., Lebanon, PA 17042.
Our Entire Collection of Magazines in Alphabetical Order:
American Artist
American Heritage
American History
American Patchwork & Quilting
American Philatelist
Antiques & Collecting
Arthritis Today
The Atlantic Monthly
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Better Homes & Gardens
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Bon Appetit
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Bottom Line Personal
Boy’s Life
Buenhogar
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Business Week
Carisma Y Vida Cristiana
Cat Fancy
Catholic World Report
Central PA
Christianity Today
Cicada
Click
Commentary
Consumer Guide
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Cosmo Girl
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Cosmopolitan (Espanol)
Country
Cricket
Cycle World
Discover
Ebony
The Economist
Eres
Essence
Expedition
The Family Handyman
Field & Stream
Find Gardening
Food & Wine
Forbes
GamePro
Glamour
Glamour en Espanol
Good Housekeeping
Gourmet
Harper’s
Health
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Home Business Magazine
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Horn Book
Horticulture
Hot Rod
Iguana
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ladybug
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Library Journal
Martha Stewart Living
Modern Bride
Money
Ms.
The Nation
National Geographic
National Geographic en Espanol
National Geographic Traveler
National Geographic Kids
National Review
NAWCC Bulletin
Needle Arts
New Republic
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Book Review
New Yorker
Newsweek
Ode
Organic Gardening
Outdoor America
Outside
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PC World
Pennsylvania Heritage
Pennsylvania History
Pennsylvania Magazine
People
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Piecework
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Popular Mechanics
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The Progressive
Psychology Today
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Redbook
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Starlog
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Taste of Home
Teen Vogue
Time
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U.S. News & World Report
Utne Reader
Vanidades
Vanity Fair
Vogue
Woman’s Day
Writers Digest
Yankee
Your Big Backyard
Zoobooks
Other subscriptions:
Value Line
National Catholic Register
Central Penn Business Journal
NADA Official Used Car Guide
NADA Official Older Used Car Guide
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This research aid has been prepared to aid teens in their study of this time period and more specifically in researching the everyday life of people during this period.
Subject Headings
Architecture, Medieval
Biography--Middles Ages, 500-1500
Cities and towns, Medieval
Civilization, Medieval
Medieval
Middle Ages
Middle Ages--Civilization
Middle Ages--History
Reference Materials (Research @ The Library Only)
English, Edward D. Encyclopedia of the medieval world. New York : Facts On File, 2005.
Call Number - Ref/940.1/ENG Vol. 1
Call Number - Ref/940.1/ENG Vol. 2
Approximately 2,000 entries can be found in this exhaustive two volume set which covers the medieval period globally. It includes biographies of important figures, archaeology, arts, literature, philosophy, religion, economy, law, science, technology, politics, social structure and warfare. In addition to this it is illustrated with over 120 black & white photographs, drawings, and maps to illustrate the era. This source also offers an exhaustive bibliography in the second volume which will lead the reader to additional sources of information on the period.
The Greenwood encyclopedia of daily life : a tour through history from ancient times to the present. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004.
Call Number - REF/390/GRE Vol. 2
This item focuses on the daily life of the Medieval world with sweeping scope. A global historical overview of the time is presented, plus explanations of domestic practices, and an intense look at the economic and intellectual lives of everyday people. Also material possessions are examined, and politics, recreation & religion are all touched upon within this one volume. Primary sources are listed for the reader and comprehensive index is also provided.
Tyerman, Christopher. Who's who in early medieval england, 1066-1272. London : Shepheard-Walwyn, 1996.
Call Number - Ref/942/TYE
This item offers a in-depth look at the royal dynasty of England from 1066-1272. It includes events such as the Norman Conquest and the murder of Thomas Becket. Arranged chronologically it contains 160 short biographies of the men and women who were influential in this time. This item also contains an easy to use index and also lists further sources via an extensive bibliography.
Materials You Can Check Out (Research @ Home)
Bingham, Jane. Medieval world. Tulsa, Okla. : EDC Pub., 1999.
Call Number - J/940.1/BIN
This beautifully illustrated book gives readers an introduction to the middle period after the destruction of the Roman Empire and leaves off at the birth of the Renaissance. Offering a fascinating look at the lives of everyday people all over the globe, it details more than just Europe, thus giving readers descriptions of sultans, samurai, Incas and Maoris. This book offers the reader a illustrated world time chart, word list or explanation of terms relating to the time period, and an index.
Black, Maggie. The medieval cookbook. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1992.
Call Number - 641.5942/BLA
This colorful cookbook provides over 80 recipes taken from original European medieval manuscripts. The author updates these meals for the contemporary kitchen to enable the reader to try out the recipes themselves. Included are dishes which would have been eaten at all levels of society. In addition, each section of the book introduces the historical and social context of each recipe. The author has provided a chapter on herbs and everyday cures which were heavily relied upon by people of the period. The book ends with bibliography and manuscript abbreviations listing, a subject index of old recipes, and a general index.
Cels, Marc. Arts and literature in the Middle Ages. New York, N.Y. : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2005.
Call Number - J/700.902/CLE
The subjects of architecture, sculpture, stained-glass, paintings, mosaics, pottery, metalwork, weaving, the artform of the book, literature, famous writers, music, dance, and mystery plays are all discussed briefly with full color illustrations in this book. This title has a small glossary of terms and a short index. Useful to middle school researchers, not recommended for high school research.
Corrick, James A. Life of a medieval knight. San Diego, Calif. : Lucent Books, 2001.
Call Number - J/940.1/COR
The origin of the knight, his clothes, his training, and his battles are all detailed in this book. The author also discusses the Crusades, and other obligations tied to knightly orders. The knight's home or manor and the importance of the tournament in his life are also profiled. The book ends with insights into the end of chivalry, a bibliography (or For Further Reading), a listing of works cited, and an index. Black & white illustrations and photographs take the reader visually into the world of a knight.
Dean, Ruth, 1947-. Women of the middle ages. San Diego [Calif.] : Lucent Books, 2003.
Call Number - J/305.409/DEA
The roles women played during the Middle Ages are examined in detail in this book. The differences between women in the country and women in the towns and cities are examined. Plus women's contributions, their power, professions and religious ties are all described. A bibliography (or For Further Reading), a works consulted, and an index are all provided to aid in the reader's research.
For Additional Research Try These
Dentro il Medioevo. English. The Late middle ages. Milwaukee : Raintree, 1990.
Call Number - 940.1/LAT
Elgin, Kathy, 1948-. Knights and chivalry. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2005.
Call Number - J/909.07/ELG
Gravett, Christopher, 1951-. Knight. New York : Knopf, 1993.
Call Number - J/940.1/GRA
Gravett, Christopher, 1951-. The World of the medieval knight. New York : Peter Bedrick Books, 1996.
Call Number - J/940.1/GRA
Hooper, Meredith. Stephen Biesty's castles. New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2004.
Call Number - J/940.1/HOO
Howarth, Sarah. Medieval places. Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press, 1992.
Call Number - J/909.07/HOW
Langley, Andrew. Medieval life. New York : Knopf, 1996.
Call Number - J/940.1/LAN
Levy, Patricia, 1951-. Cathedrals and the church. North Mankato, MN : Smart Apple Media, 2005.
Call Number - J/726.60902/LEV
Macdonald, Fiona. Town life. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2005.
Call Number - J/909.07/MAC
Menagier de Paris. English. Selections. A Medieval home companion : housekeeping in the fourteenth century. New York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers, 1991.
Call Number - 640.944/MED
Pipe, Jim, 1966-. Mystery history of a medieval castle. Brookfield, Conn. : Copper Beech Books, 1996.
Call Number - J/940.1/PIP
Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873. Dress and decoration of the Middle Ages. Cobb, Calif. : First Glance Books, 1998.
Call Number - 391.00902/SHA
Sheehan, Sean, 1951-. Castles. North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2005.
Call Number - J/728.1/SHE
Splendore barbarico. English. The early Middle Ages. Milwaukee : Raintree Publishers, 1990.
Call Number - 940.1/LAN
Online Databases
Note: These databases are made available to you through Power Library,
you will need your library card's barcode to access these materials.
These online databases will direct you to online journal or reference articles which will aid in your research on the topic of the Middle Ages.
To use any of the online databases listed below please click here, enter your library card's barcode and then proceed by clicking on the database that coordinates with your interest.
EBSCOhost
In the General Reference category of The Power Library homepage please select EBSCOhost, then select EBSCOhost Web Interface, on the following screen you will select your database(s). For this search you should select one or all of the following by checking off each of the boxes: Middle Search Plus, MasterFILE Premier, and/or History Reference Center.
When complete, click continue and from there you are directed to a search screen, here you can enter search terms in the Find box. Recommended terms for this subject include: MIDDLE Ages -- History, CIVILIZATION, Medieval, and Middle Ages. You may also limit your search to full text articles by checking the box in the refine search section of the screen. Other limiters are also available there as well. Also once you do search for terms, note that you can limit your search results by subject simply by following the links on the left hand side of the results screen.
Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia
In addition to these databases, you may also search Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia for articles on the Middle Ages. To do so return to The Power Library homepage and select Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia from the General Reference category. From there you will be taken to a search screen similar to the ones you used above. Here in the Find box enter your search terms, Middle Ages is recommended in this case.
SIRS Discoverer
Another recommend database is SIRS Discoverer, also found under General Reference on the Power Library homepage, this database provides information from Encyclopedia Britannica. Middle Ages is a search term or keyword recommended for this database.
Websites
Britannia Medieval Resources Directory
Britannia is a travel & content site with lots of useful information on the Medieval period including: timelines, narrative histories, history of Medieval London, original sources & texts, Medieval English Coroner System, Church History, Articles on Tomas Becket, Norman Conquest, biographies of important historical figures and more.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures:
An Introduction to Ancient World Cultures on the World Wide Web
Includes readings from Medieval literature including the Magna Carta and selections from Aquinas' Summa Theological, and a medieval history quiz.
The History Channel's article on The Middle Ages
The History Channel presents this encyclopedia article on The Middle Ages courtesy of Funk & Wagnalls® New Encyclopedia
Medieval English Towns
This site provide historical information about cities & towns in England during the Middle Ages, including town histories and office-holdings.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Animals of the Medieval World
This section of the Met's site discusses animal symbolism in the Medieval World and the importance of The Bestiary.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Medieval Art Works
This is a great resource for viewing art pieces key to the Middle Ages. Includes a timeline of art history and special exhibitions such as Mirror of the Medieval World and
The Unicorn Tapestries.
What Was it Like to Really Live in the Middle Ages?
Annenberg Media presents this excellent resource which examines: feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts & entertainment, town life, and related resources.
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MLA Formatting & Style Guide - The Owl @ Purdue
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APA Formatting & Style Guide - The Owl @ Purdue
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