It's wise to get an overview of your person and the major concepts associated with them. These are a few pre-research links:
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RECOMMENDED DATABASES AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
New York Times Historical (1851 - 2006)
"This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time." --From the Seattle Public Library website.
Ebrary Academic Complete: 80,000 e-book collection
Unlimited multiuser access to electronic books and documents. Log-in with the beginning of your email (before the @ sign) and use the password timecat.
Look in the 391 section of the library stacks for all of our costume books.
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