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To find general First Amendment information, perform an EXACT SEARCH-Subject Heading search using GIL@CSU, the online catalog.  Search terms vary in success.  Use variations of the terms; put terms in quotes, etc.  This is a suggested list of search terms to get you started.

SUGGESTED SUBJECT HEADINGS FOR SEARCHING THE ONLINE CATALOG

Assembly, Right of Freedom of religion
Censorship Freedom of speech
Civil rights Freedom of the press
Constitutional amendments Petition, Right of
Constitutional law -- United States -- Amendments United States. Constitution
Freedom of information United States. Constitution. 1st-10th Amendments

Use the table below to browse the call number ranges for books on your topic in the Circulating Collection.

CALL NUMBER TOPIC
BR500-599 CHRISTIANITY - HISTORY BY REGION OR COUNTRY.
BV660-799 ECCLESIASTICAL THEOLOGY. CHURCH & STATE. CHURCH POLITY, ETC.
BX1760-1793 CATHOLIC CHURCH. CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE STATE.
LC65-245 SOCIAL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION.
KF LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
KF1-98277 FEDERAL LAW. COMMON AND COLLECTIVE STATE LAW.
KF4500-4599 CONSTITUTION.
KF4700-4799 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

Article 19 world report 1988: information, freedom, and censorship / REF Z657.B795 1988

Constitutional law: cases and essays
 / REF KF4549.G65 1987

The constitutional law dictionary
(2 vols.) / REF KF4548.5.C47 1985

The Constitution of the United States of America: analysis and interpretation. Annotations of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 29, 1972.
/ REF KF4550.U53 1972

Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
(6 vols.) / REF KF4548.E53 2000

The evolving Constitution: how the Supreme Court has ruled on issues from abortion to zoning
/ REF KF4548.L54 1992

Historical dictionary of censorship in the United States  / REF KF4770.A59 H87 1985

Intellectual freedom and censorship: an annotated bibliography / REF Z658.U5 H64 1989

Landmark decisions of the United States Supreme Court / REF KF4549.F56 2003

The Oxford guide to United States Supreme Court decisions
 / REF KF4548.O97 1999

Supreme Court cases on gender and sexual equality, 1787 - 2001 / REF KF4758.A7 A96 2002


 

HISTORY RESEARCH RESOURCES
Reading, Writing, & Researching for History Learn how to read primary and secondary sources, analyze arguments, keep a research journal, see samples of the writing model and more.  Maintained by Patrick Rael, Associate Professor of History at Bowdoin College.
The History Guide A student's guide to the study of history.  Learn how to read history, take notes in class, prepare for an exam, write a research essay, etc.
Student's Online Guide to History Some of the topics covered are: study & writing assignments in history courses, how to research a history topic, and how to write a history paper.  Maintained by Jules Benjamin.
Questia - Politics and Government World's largest online library.  Preview any book or article for free or join (subscription price) to get unlimited access to books and journal, magazine, and newspaper articles. 
History Cooperative Full-text access to online history journals.
GENERAL REFERENCE
American Memory - Primary Documents in American History The Library of Congress provides open access to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience.
Charters of Freedom - National Archives Experience Making of the Charters, Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Bill of Rights, and Impact of the Charters.
Chronology of US Historical Documents Timeline from Pre-Colonial, Magna Carter, to 21st Century, 2006 State of the Union Address, with links to articles.
Legal Information Institute - First Amendment Explanatory guide and Internet resource listing. Maintained by the Cornell Law School. 
Legal Information Institute - United States Constitution Explanatory guide and Internet resource listing. Maintained by the Cornell Law School. 
First Amendment Center Features comprehensive research coverage of key First Amendment issues and topics and a unique First Amendment Library.
FindLaw  - 1st Amendment Cases and codes relating to each area of the First Amendment.
Wikipedia - First Amendment Encyclopedia entry with background information with see also, sources, and external links.
U.S. Constitution - web resources Links to useful web resources.  Maintained by the University of Louisville Libraries. 
The History Place Online exhibits on various topics throughout American History. 
U.S. Constitution Online Read the United States Constitution.
HISTORY ORGANIZATIONS
American Civil Liberties Union ACLU strives to preserve the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments.
American Historical Association Founded in 1884, the AHA encompasses every historical period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas of employment.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State Dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation to ensure religious freedom of all Americans.
Center for History and the New Media Sponsor more than a dozen digital history projects and offer free tools and resources for historians.
First Amendment Project Nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition.
Freedom Forum Nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech, and free spirit for all Americans.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Links to historical documents, published scholarship, and electronic media.
The Historical Society Official website of the Historical Society.
National Coalition for History Browse the electronic newsletter The NCH Washington Update which provides accurate and timely news and information on issues of concern to the historical and archival professions.
UShistory.org Created and hosted by the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia.


 

Select the DATABASES A-Z GALILEO subject tab to see a complete listing of databases available.  Off campus access requires the GALILEO password.

Suggested GALILEO Databases for Research

America: History & Life Provided by Clayton State University Library. Comprehensive bibliography of articles on the history and culture of the United States and Canada.  Off campus access requires a user ID (ccsulib) and password.
Academic Search Premier (at EBSCOhost) Full-text articles (from 1990 - ) and citations (from 1984 - ) from popular magazines and academic journals covering all subjects.
Annals of American History (Encylopaedia Britannica) Full-text primary documents in American history and also includes multimedia files (pictures, video and audio clips.) Explore year by year from 1493 to 2002, browse by author or topic or search by keyword.
Facts on File Provided by Clayton State University Library. Answers questions about events, people, issues, facts, and figures of the last 60+ years. It also delivers maps, photographs, historic documents, and special overviews of key issues, newsmakers and events since 1940.  Off campus access requires a user ID (ccsulib) and password.
LexisNexis Academic Full-text legal news, law reviews, and government publications (federal & state case law, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Congressional Testimony, etc.)
JSTOR
JSTOR Remote (off campus)
Provided by Clayton State University Library. Multi-disciplinary full-text database providing scholarly journal articles extending back to the 19th century.  Off campus access requires a user ID and password. JSTOR Remote Instructions
Research Library (at ProQuest) Full-text articles (from 1991 - ) and citations (from 1986 - ) from popular magazines and academic journals covering all subjects.
Wilson Social Sciences Full Text Provided by Clayton State University Library. Full-text articles (from 1995 - ), abstracts (from 1994 - ) and citations (from 1983 - ) on the social sciences.
Wilson OmniFile: Full Text Mega Edition Provided by Clayton State University Library. Full-text articles and citations on most topics.

 

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