History Focus

For History focus, try these databases:

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR Arts & Sciences collections I-IX provide access to over 1,500 core scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, including anthropology.
Recent issues of journals are usually NOT available through JSTOR; issues are usually at least 3-5 years old.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Indexes 13,800+ magazines and journals, with full articles from over 9,000. Covers many subject areas.
Cambridge Histories Online This link opens in a new window
Langara has access to the Ancient History and Classics Collection, including this multi-volume work:Cambridge History of the Native Peoples of the Americas
Canadiana This link opens in a new window
Digital collections of primary sources from libraries, museums and archives, documenting Canadian history from the first European contact to the 20th century. Includes material such as books, journals, newspapers, government documents, photographs, maps, post cards, sheet music, audio and video files.
Access: Free Web Resource
Coverage: Materials from the 16th to 20th century

There are also some great guides about looking for primary sources from different areas:

Essential Primary Sources Series
Primary sources on a number of topics (Terrorism, Environmental Issues, Immigration, Gender Issues and Sexuality, etc.)
Primary Sources - UBC Library Guide
While some of these resources are specific to UBC, there are also links of lists to freely available online primary sources.