LibGuides: RICHMOND AREA RESEARCH GUIDE: Databases

Library Databases for Richmond area issues and topics

America: History & Life
Comprehensive index to journal articles and book reviews for United States and Canada history.

Historical coverage from America's Pre-Columbian period to the present.
Abstracts of articles, dissertations, and reviews of historical literature; 1954 - present
AP Newsroom
Photos and images from The Associated Press and its partner companies.

Excellent resource for illustrations, copyright free for educational use. Can search by concept (hostages) as well as specific people or events (Einstein).; Photographs, prints, graphics, audio and text; Coverage back to the 1800s, primary coverage late 20th century-present
Collegian Archive
The University's student newspaper that has been in publication since 1914.

It consists of over 90 volumes and is full text searchable, with the ability to view the article or complete newspaper page. Note: Recent Collegian archives are available at the Collegian website.; Full-text; 1914 - 2011

Richmond Daily Dispatch: 1860-1865
There are currently 1384 issues of the paper available online, ranging in date from November 1860 through December 1865.

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Newsbank) (1903-present)
Provides comprehensive city, regional and state news, primarily for Richmond, Virginia, from 1903 to present.

Special attention is given to Virginia's tobacco and agriculture industries, as well as numerous large companies such as the CSX Corporation, Bank of Virginia and James River Corporation. Richmond's employment base extends from chemical, food and tobacco manufacturing to biotechnology, semiconductors and high-tech fibers.

Virginia Heritage Project
Database of finding aids to manuscript and archival collections, providing information about historical materials that document Virginia History and culture from 1607 to the present.
Connect VA Reports and Data
Various reports, data, and statistics in the Richmond area.

Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 - Virginia
Large-scale plans of Virginia cities and towns, created to assist fire insurance companies assess the risk associated with insuring a particular property

Map information includes data such as the outline of each building, the size, shape and construction materials, heights, and function of structures, location of windows and doors. The maps also give street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. ; Full-text digital maps; 1867-1970