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Civil War (American) History: Getting Started

Civil War resources at Minnesota State Mankato

The Library at Minnesota State Mankato has many resources that support research on the American Civil War in print, microform, and digital formats. Explore this guide to learn more.

Not sure where to start? Search MavScholar. This is a great place to find secondary sources to get you started on your research.

Start with MavScholar

Use the MavScholar search box below to find most, but not all, library items available at Minnesota State Mankato.

Encyclopedias

American Civil War: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection
Call Number: This is an ebook.
Encyclopedia of the American Civil War
Call Number: Reference E468 .H47 2000
American Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Call Number: Reference E169.1 .A471979 1997 v.7
ISBN: https://mnsu.mplus.mnpals.net/vufind/Record/002775556
American Eras: Primary Sources - Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Call Number: This is an ebook.

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