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American Studies

Research in American Studies

Wesleyan’s interdisciplinary Department of American Studies provides a broad grounding in the study of the United States in a hemispheric and global context.

Use this guide to find American Studies research sources available through Wesleyan libraries and on the Internet. 

If you have questions about this guide or need more research help, schedule a personal research session with a librarian.

Local Links and Info

Call Number locations for American Studies books (in Olin Reference and Stacks)

E and F: United States history

JK: United States politics

PS: American literature

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