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Print Encyclopedias
These encyclopedias are located in the Main Library, Reference Section 1-East.
Guide to various decades in American history. Covers such topics as key events and people, social trends, business and economic activity, education, arts, religion, and much more. Also AVAILABLE ONLINE: http://er.lib.msu.edu/item.cfm?item=048425
Information on the acculturation, social life and customs, politics, family life, languages, arts and entertainment, histories, etc. of the various ethnicities in the United States.