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Wide-ranging collections of information for conducting genealogical and local history research. Includes: digitized images of the United States Federal Census from 1790 forward; the American Genealogical Biographical Index; Passenger and Immigration Lists Index; United Kingdom and United States Directories 1680-1830; court, land, and probate records; and many other resources.

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Comprehensive encyclopedia of art. Includes many images. Cross-search several art encyclopedias and dictionaries including Grove Art Online, The Oxford, Companion to Western Art and Encyclopedia of Aesthetics.

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