History & Biography

Biography in Context

Biographical information on people from throughout history, worldwide, and across all disciplines and subjects.

Daily Life Through History eBookshelf

In depth information on everyday life, social customs and global culture through history.

Historical Photo Collections

Digitize Our Community History is a preservation project produced by Sno-Isle Libraries in partnership with historical organizations in Snohomish and Island counties, and the Daily Herald.

The archive grows as more images are digitized (see Photo archive offers discovery, mystery)

New York Times Historical - 1851 to 2014

Digital reproductions going back to the first issue provide genealogists, researchers and scholars with coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

U.S. History in Context

Full text documents, reference articles, and journals covering United States history from pre-colonial times to the present. Content is aligned with Washington State curriculum standards for middle and high schools; check “Curriculum Standards” within the resource for details.

World History in Context

A complete overview of world history with full text documents on such subjects as civilization, cultural trends, religion, economics and war. Content is aligned with WA State Curriculum standards for middle and high school, check ‘Curriculum Standards' within resource for further details.