History, Culture and Social Science
Links to databases and websites on history and social science.
For
questions that can be answered with short, factual responses.
Local History
Databases * 
- The Making of Modern Michigan – The Making of Modern Michigan is a collaborative project involving more than 50 Michigan libraries. It includes local history materials from communities around the state. Michigan's unique heritage is represented through photographs, family papers, oral histories, genealogical materials, and much more.
- Sanborn Maps – Historical maps (1867 - 1970) of Michigan towns and cities, including Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Stockbridge, and Willamston.
eMedia *
More History, Culture & Social Science eBooks
*Databases and eMedia require a library card for access outside of the libraryLibrary Events
Community Resources
Items from our Collection
Selected Magazines
Websites
- Seeking Michigan Documents, maps, films, images, oral histories and artifacts on Michigan history.
- History Section of the Internet Public Library
- PBS
History Page
This photo and others available from The Making of Modern Michigan from the Forest Parke Library & Archives: Mrs. S. L. Papineau and daughters c. 1890

