A) CQ Researcher. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1991- . (Uris Ref H35 .E23)
Formerly Editorial Research Reports. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1946- .
CQ Researcher is issued four times a month on subjects of current interest. Divided into three sections, each Researcher discusses the major issues, followed by background and historical developments and concludes with a discussion of the future, as well as a select bibliography of books, articles, reports, and studies. The annual cumulated volume also includes a reminder service with brief information about newsworthy events, and an index listing Researchers (by subject and title) for the past five years.
B) CQ Researcher. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1991- . (Uris Ref H35 .E23)
Published weekly on subjects of current interest. Divided into three sections, each Researcher discusses the major issues, followed by background and historical developments and concludes with a discussion of the future, as well as a select bibliography of books, articles, reports, and studies. From 1946- 1991, published under the title, Editorial Research Reports.
Van Son, Victoria. CQ's State Fact Finder: Rankings Across America. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1993. (Olin Ref +HA 214 V36x 1993)
A comprehensive collection of comparative detailed data on the States and the District of Columbia. Includes 325 tables.
A) CQ Weekly Report. 1946 -. (Uris stacks JK1 .C661; also Olin stacks JK1 .C661+, latest 10 vols. in Ref)
This news service provides weekly summaries of Congressional action and developments. Includes information on events in the Executive and Judicial branches of the government.
B) CQ Weekly Report. 1946 - .
(Uris stacks JK1 .C661; also Olin stacks JK1 .C661+, latest 10 vols. in Ref)
CQ Weekly provides news summaries of congressional legislation, commission reports, presidential talks and appointments, and even information about birth dates, religious affiliation and occupation of senators and representatives. One of the best and most current of all publications dealing with government action. Covers Congress in depth, but also includes information on the executive and judicial branches of government. Quarterly indexes cumulate annually and provide access by subject. There are also special indexes for: Lobby registrations, Presidential texts, Committee roll call votes, etc.
Garay, Ronald. Cable Television: A Reference Guide to Information. New York: Greenwood, 1988.
(Olin Stacks Z 7711 G21)
The work contains essays and lists of sources organized into five chapters: General Sources; Business and Industry/System Economics; Program Services, Program Content, Uses and Effects, View Habits, and Criticism; Cable Law and Regulations; and Videotex. Additionally, there is an appendix listing Associations and Agencies, and an index.
Callaloo: A Tri-Annual Journal of Afro-American and African Arts and Letters. Vol. 1- . 1976- . Lexington: Callaloo. (Africana NX 506 C15)
A journal devoted to the creative works by and critical studies of black writers in the Americas and Africa. Indexed by MLA International Bibliography and American Humanities Index.
Cambridge Ancient History. 12 vols. London: Cambridge, 1923-39; 1970- .
(Uris Stacks D 57 C17 1923; also Olin).
Like an encyclopedia, this exhaustive historical survey provides lengthy articles on all aspects of ancient civilization. Each volume covers a specific time period and includes its own bibliography and index. (There is no index for the entire set.) Particularly useful are its volumes of photographic plates of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts. Updated volumes, which supersede the 1923 edition, are being published irregularly.
The Cambridge Atlas of the Middle East & North Africa. Ed. Gerald Blake, John Dewdney and Jonathan Mitchell. New York: Cambridge UP, 1987. (Uris Ref DS 44 .C17 1987; also Olin)
A collection of thematic maps, this atlas covers the physical, cultural, demographic, economic, and communications aspects of the modern Middle East and North Africa. A special topics section focuses on specific trouble spots, such as the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, the Upper Persian Gulf. Excellent interpretive essays and a brief bibliography accompany each map. A very clear and timely source.
Oliver, Roland, and Michael Crowder, gen. eds. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Africa. Cambridge, England: Cambridge UP, 1981. (Uris Ref DT 3 C17+ 1981; also Olin)
This excellent one-volume encyclopedia provides brief articles written by British experts concerning the entire continent and surrounding islands. Some attention is paid to the physical aspects of Africa and the precolonial experience, but the main emphasis is on postcolonial experience and the sovereign states, with some short biographical sketches. Good index and bibliography. Well illustrated.
A) Sherratt, Andrew, ed. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Archaeology. New York: Crown, 1980.
(Olin CC165 .C17 1980+; also Uris Ref CC70 .C17+ and Uris stacks CC70 .C17)
The format of this work is like that of a textboook with long scholarly essays covering the entire field of archaelogy. Part One explores the development of modern archaeology; Part Two examines man the hunter; and Part Three covers dating methods used in archaelogical research. An alphabetically arranged name and subject index at the end of the volume provides access to individual items within the text.
B) Cambridge Encyclopedia of Archaeology. N.Y.: Crown, 1980. (Olin CC165 .C17 1980+; also Uris Ref CC70 .C17+ and Uris stacks CC70 .C17)
Over 50 scholars contributed lengthy essays to this standard reference work. More of a textbook than an encyclopedia. Subject index and bibliographies are provided.
Hook, Brian, ed. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of China. 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge UP, 1991.
(Kroch Asia Ref DS 705 C17 1991; Uris Ref has 1st edition)
An excellent one-volume encyclopedia covering all aspects and periods of Chinese history. Divided into broad subject areas (e.g. Art and Architecture) and then subdivided (e.g. Ceramics, Calligraphy). One can get a survey history of the Republic period (1912-1949) or even detailed information such as regional variation in the Chinese diet. Heavily illustrated. A good section on further reading is attached.
A) The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution / edited by Steve Jones, Robert Martin, and David Pilbeam ; executive editor, Sarah Bunney ; foreword by Richard Dawkins. New York : Cambridge University Press, 1992.
( Olin Ref GN281 .C17 1992+; also Uris Ref GN281 .C17 1992)
An excellent encyclopedia covering all aspects of human evolution. Arranged more like a textbook, with 10 parts or chapters tackling subjects such as "The primate fossil record" and "The brain and language." Within each chapter there are then several signed multipage articles on various aspects of the chapter's subject, e.g. "Vocal communication by non-human primates" and "Language training of apes." The articles are signed and end with some cross-references. Article bibliographies are collected at the end of the book, where there are also several useful appendixes, including a glossary. Well-written and extensively illustrated.
B) Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1992. ( Olin Ref GN281 .C17 1992+; also Uris Ref GN281 .C17 1992)
A one volume encyclopedia containing signed articles on numerous general and specific facets of human evolution. Illustrations, reference tables (e.g. fossil sites, blood group and primate distributions), a glossary, reading list and subject index enhance the usefulness of this source.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Hunters and Gatherers. Edited by Richard B. Lee and Richard H. Daly. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1999. (Olin Ref GN388 .C35x 1999)
Chapter delineates the ethnographic characteristics of 65 hunter-gatherer societies in the indigenous world. Particular attention is given to the effects of culture contact as these groups are influenced by, and adapt to, new social, technical and economic forces. Contributions are based upon sustained fieldwork - some of the authors themselves are representatives of the indigenous groups discussed. Reading lists, a directory of organizations and advocacy groups and a subject index are provided.
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. (Uris Ref PE 1072 .C68x 1995)
Although it covers much of the same information as the Oxford Companion to the English Language, this encyclopedia takes a different approach, using chapters focussed on specific aspects of the language and numerous sidebars and illustrations to point out interesting or unusual background information. The extensive index is helpful for finding the location of narrow topics; the table of contents provides access to all the major ideas.
Cambridge Encyclopedia of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989. (Uris Ref DS334.9 C17: also Krock Asia Ref)
Similar to the previous source for a different geographic area. Includes historical background.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Japan. Ed. Richard Bowring and Peter Kornicki. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1993. (Uris Ref DS805 C17 1993; also Kroch Asia Ref DS805 C36x 1993)
Illustrated with color maps and photographs, this encyclopedia consists of a series of background articles on geography, history, language and literature, thought and religion, arts and crafts, society, politics, and the economy written by "54 international scholars, representing some of the best in the US and UK scholarship.... Unquestionably the best single-volume work on Japan." (choice)
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge UP, 1997.
(Olin Ref P29 .C95 C2 1997+; also Uris Ref P29 .C95 C2 1997)
This illustrated one-volume encyclopedia presents the major themes in language study. A glossary and index provide excellent access to the many articles. Excellent maps, plates, photographs and charts. A bibliography is appended.
Collier, Simon, Harold Blakemore, and Thomas E. Skidmore, gen. eds. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1992.
(Uris Ref F 1406 C17 1992; also Olin Ref)
An excellent encyclopedia for a broad overview of the areas covered. Long essays discuss the physical environment, economy, history, politics, and culture. There are excellent maps, charts and photographs throughout the volume. Short bibliographies appear at the end of most essays and there is an index at the end of the book.
Mostyn, Trevor, ed. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Middle East and North Africa. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1988. (Uris Ref. +DS 44 C174; also Olin)
A survey of the history, people, societies, economies, and cultures of the Islamic world generally, followed by country by country essays. All articles and sub-articles have excellent brief bibliographies. This standard reference is well-illustrated and indexed.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Russia and the Former Soviet Union. 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge UP, 1994. (Uris Ref DK 14 .C17 1994)
This new edition covers all aspects of both pre- and post-Soviet Russia, as well as the Soviet era. The table of contents outlines the topical arrangement, including chapters on peoples, religion, history, language and literature, the arts, science, politics, the economy, society, and international relations. Heavily illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts, this is an excellent background source on Russia. Includes an extensive index and a bibliography.
Stapleton, Michael. The Cambridge Guide to English Literature. New York: Cambridge UP, 1983.
(Uris Ref PR 19 C17+; Olin Ref 19 C17+)
A single-volume guide to the literature of the English-speaking world. Covering more than a thousand years, it includes the literature of Great Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It also includes the English writing from Ireland and South Africa and contributions from the West Indies and Nigeria since World War II. Entries are for authors, individual works of literature, main characters in novels and plays, relevant historical events and technical literary terms. Illustrated.
Ousby, Ian. The Cambridge Guide to Literature in English. New York: Cambridge UP, 1993. (Olin Ref PR 85 C17 1993)
Not to be confused with the Cambridge Guide listed below, this alphabetically-arranged compendium covers some of the same material, but expands its coverage to Africa, India, and other areas, and aims to include more material on contemporary literary figures. Illustrated.
Banham, Martin, ed. The Cambridge Guide to World Theatre. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1988.
(Uris Ref PN 2035 C17 1988; also Olin Ref)
"A comprehensive view of the history and present practice of theatre in all parts of the world." (Introduction) This reference book gives particular emphasis to theater outside Europe and America, and to popular theatre and entertainment. Entries are generally short with longer articles on the history of theater in many countries.
Banham, Martin, ed. The Cambridge Guide to Theatre. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1992.
(Olin Ref PN2035 C17)
Alphabetic listing of theatre culture and history, attempting to present "a comprehensive view of the history and present practice of theatre in all parts of the world, thus pointing to the dynamic interaction of performance traditions from all cultures in present day theatre."(Preface)
Sage, Lorna. The Cambridge Guide to Women's Writing in English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999. (OLIN REF +PR 111 C36X 1999)
An illustrated, alphabetically-arranged guide to the works and lives of woman authors, as well as to the theoretical concepts and genres that frame their writing. Focus is on English-speaking countries. Entries do not nclude references to secondary works.
Salzman, Jack. The Cambridge Handbook of American Literature. Cambridge: Cambridge, 1986.
(Olin Ref PS 21 C17)
The 750 or so entries of this handbook "are designed to be factual and informative, biographical and bibliographical" and "represents a core list of those writers, works, and movements of which some knowledge is essential to all serious students of American literature." (Preface) Arrangement is alphabetical, includes a brief chronology and a Select Bibliography of the most important critical and historical studies of American literature of the last 50 years.
Haigh, Christopher, ed. The Cambridge Historical Encyclopedia of Great Britain and Ireland. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1985. (Uris Ref DA 34 C17+; also Olin)
An illustrated overview of British history. Provides chapters of about forty pages each dealing with the major periods in British history, for example, "Reformation and Inflation, 1450-1625."
Twitchett, Denis and John K. Fairbank. The Cambridge History of China. New York: Cambridge UP, 1978- .
(Uris DS 735 C17; also Kroch Asia)
A major work on the history of China from the Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 BC, through the People's Republic of China up to 1965. A work in progress, as a result there are gaps in the coverage. To date volumes 1,3,7 and 10-15 are complete. Each volume has a bibliography and a glossary-index.
Hall, John W. ed, et al. The Cambridge History of Japan. New York: Cambridge UP, 1988-
(Uris Stacks DS 835 C17, also Kroch Asia)
The standard scholarly survey of Japanese history.
Bethell, Leslie, ed. The Cambridge History of Latin America. 5 vols. to date. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1984- . (Uris Stacks F 1410 C17; also Olin)
Five of the planned eight volumes of this History have now been completed. They cover Colonial Latin America (volumes 1 and 2), from Independence to 1870 (volume 3), and 1870 to 1930 (volumes 4 and 5). Each volume contains its own index and table of contents.
Moser, Charles A., ed. The Cambridge History of Russian Literature. New York: Cambridge UP, 1989.
(Olin Ref PG 2951 .C18 1992)
A scholarly survey of Russian literature from 988, "the year of the official Christianization of the Kievan Russ," through the 1980s. Thoroughly indexed, it also includes a lengthy classified bibliography of major secondary works for further study, including period surveys, works on literary genres and movements, and works about individual authors and critics.
Moser, Charles A., ed. The Cambridge History of Russian Literature. New York: Cambridge UP, 1992.
(Olin Ref PG 2951 .C18 1992)
A scholarly survey of Russian literature from 988, "the year of the official Christianization of the Kievan Russ," through the 1980s. Thoroughly indexed, it also includes a lengthy classified bibliography of major secondary works for further study, including period surveys, works on literary genres and movements, and works about individual authors and critics.
Cambridge Medieval History. 8 vols. New York: Macmillan, 1911-1936.
(Uris Stacks D 117 C17 1911; also Olin)
Provides exhaustive essays on all aspects of medieval history from the beginnings of the Christian Roman Empire (approximately 274 A.D.) to the close of the Middle Ages (approximately 1450 A.D.). Each chapter has been written by a specialist and each volume concludes with an extensive bibliography. The emphasis is on political and economic history but there are also chapters on medieval universities, language and learning, and chivalry in the Middle Ages. Although most of the work was completed in the first part of the 20th century (a second edition is in progress) it is still an excellent source for background information on the later Roman Empire and the Middle Ages.
Marsh, James H., gen. ed. The Canadian Encyclopedia. 3 vols. Edmonton: Hurtig, 1985.
(Uris Ref F 1006 C21)
The Canadian Encyclopedia covers "all aspects of life in Canada, of all regions, over a vast time scale," from prehistory to the present. (Introduction) Over 8,000 entries and 3,500 biographies are included. Lists of readings follow many articles for those who need more information. An index is provided at the back of volume three. (See also Encyclopedia Canadiana (Uris Ref F 1006 E561+ 1975))
Lower, J.A. Canadian History at a Glance. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1967.
(Uris Stacks F 1026 L915 1967)
This source serves as a brief outline to Canadian history, from Discovery and Settlement, (1492-1672) to Canada After the War (1945-). A bibliography of further reading concludes each chapter. Index included.
Paravisini-Gebert, Lizabeth and Olga Seda. Caribbean Women Novelists. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1993. (Olin Ref Z 1595 .C27)
CARL Uncover. Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, 1988- . Daily.
(Bear Access and Mann Gateway)
Indexes the table of contents pages of over 16,000 interdisciplinary English language popular magazines and scholarly journals. Database contains brief descriptions of over 5 million articles published since 1988. Over 3000 new citations are added daily. One can search both individual articles and the Table of Contents of specific issues of periodicals. It excludes regular columns, letters to the editor, fiction, poetry, and book reviews. After the full cost of delivery is displayed, one can order most articles using VISA or MasterCard and receive it by fax within 24 hours. For more information about this service, ask at the Reference Desk.
Carnegie Inquiry into Poverty and Development in Southern Africa. 20 vols. Rondebosch, SA: U of Cape Town, 1984. (Africana Studies HC 905 C28 1984)
311 conference papers have been bound into this 20 volume set which brings together a mass of information presented before the second Carnegie conference held in Cape Town, South Africa in April, 1984. Perhaps the most important source of information on the issues confronting South Africa today. Particularly useful for information on the economic and social conditions of that country.
Buchanan-Brown, J., gen. ed. Cassell's Encyclopaedia of World Literature. 3 vols. New York: William Morrow, 1973. (Uris Ref PN 41 C34 1973; also Olin)
Volume 1 includes entries for histories of national literatures, literary genres, literary movements, schools, themes, and specific literary terms. Volumes 2 and 3 contain biographical sketches of literary figures and occasionally sketches of individual works. Selective bibliographies accompany most articles.
Catalist Business and Household Digest of Ithaca. Loveland: U.S. West, 1991- .
(Uris Ref F 129 I8 A18; also Olin, ILR, Law)
The city directory for Ithaca, Dryden, Lansing, and Trumansburg. Opening pages give some basic information about the history, location, topography, business and population of the city. Also included is information about schools, libraries, transportation, parks, recreational resources, etc. The directory is divided into several parts and lists businesses, as well as private residences and phone numbers. Before 1991, this directory was called Manning's Ithaca.
Sears, Roebuck and Company. Catalog. Philadelphia: Sears, Roebuck: 1892- . (Olin MMN Film 581)
A primary source of costs and illustrations of clothing, household furnishings, vehicles and farming equipment. An excellent way to find out what people were wearing, using or paying at any point in this century.
U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Washington: 1965- .
(Olin Ref HC 110 P63 U58+; also Fine Arts, Law)
An annual compendium of Federal programs and activities which provide assistance or benefits to State and local governments and to public and private organizations.
American Psychological Association. Catalog of Selected Documents in Psychology. Washington: APA,
1971- . (Olin Ref Z 7203 A51)
Since many important documents in psychology are not published in any of the standard scientific journals, the Journal Supplement Abstract Service was established to retrieve a variety of manuscripts that are not formally published. The Catalog of Selected Documents in Psychology provides full bibliographic citations and author-prepared abstracts of all manuscripts. The full text of any manuscript may be obtained directly from the service.
Sophia Smith Collection. Catalog of the Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History Archive, Smith College. 7 vols. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1975. (Olin Ref Z 7965 S66+)
A photoreproduction in book format of the card catalog of the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College, the nation's oldest archive on women's history. The emphasis is on women in America and the sources include published materials as well as manuscripts and photographs.
A) National Museum of Natural History. Department of Anthropology. Catalog to Manuscripts at the
National Anthropological Archives. 4 vols. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1975. (Olin Ref Z1209 .N27++)
A photographic reproduction of catalog cards representing documents collected by the Bureau of American Ethnology between 1879 and 1965. Includes Indians of North America, Mexico and Central America. Subject approach is by tribe, linguistic group or name of individual.
B) National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Dept. of Anthropology. Catalog to Manuscripts at the National Anthropological Archives, Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1975. (Olin Ref Z1209 .N27++)
Lists 40,000 documents collected or produced by the Bureau of American Ethnology between 1879 and 1965. Arranged in three divisions: Indians of North America north of Mexico, Mexico and Central America, and a small section on non-North American areas. Subject approach is by tribe, linguistic group or name of individual. Covers only a small percentage of current holdings of the Archives.
Harvard University. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Library. Catalogue.
Boston: G.K. Hall, 1963; suppl. 1970, 1971, 1975. (Olin Ref Z 5134 H33++)
A multivolume photoreproduction of the card catalog at the Peabody Museum library. International coverage of anthropological materials with an emphasis on the anthropology of the Americas. Includes prehistoric archaeology, ethnology, and physical anthropology. Indexes both books and periodical articles by author and subject--and includes as well, anthologies, festschriften, and proceedings of conferences. It is the most comprehensive source in the field.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations. Catalogue de Reproduction de Peintures Anterieres a 1860. Catalogue of Reproduction of Paintings Prior to 1860. Catalogo de Reproducciones de Pinturas Anteriores a 1860. Paris: UNESCO, 1972- . (Fine Arts N 4030 U2)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations. Catalogue de Reproduction de Peintures, 1860 a 1969. Catalogue of Reproduction of Paintings, 1860 to 1969. Catalogo de Reproducciones de Pinturas, 1860 a 1969. Paris: UNESCO, 1972- . (Fine Arts N 4030 U2)
"Choice of prints in the catalogs is based on fidelity of color reproduction, significance of artist, and importance of the painting. The entries, arranged by artists, include a small reproduction in Black-and white; the name of the painter; dates and places of birth and death; the title of the original and its date, medium, size, and location. For the reproduction are given: the printing process, size, publisher, price and Unesco Archives number. Index of painters and lists of publishers and printers." (Preface) Both are revised irregularly.
CD NewsBank. New Canaan: Newsbank, 1992- . Monthly.
(Uris Ref)
Database containing the complete text of selected articles from major newspapers in the United States and Canada and from several national and international wire services. It covers current awareness topics in arts, literature and sports, economic and social issues, health and science, politics and government, legal issues, and international and urban affairs. It includes a separate database of Spanish language articles from Reuters Spanish news service and Efe, a Spanish wire service.
Census of Housing 1980. vol. 1 only. Washington: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1980.
(Olin Ref HA 201 1980 A6+; also Mann Ref HD 7293 A48h 1980a)
Volume I of the Census of Housing is entitled Characteristics of Housing Units and contains the same 57 parts found in the Census of Population. The parts are subdivided into Chapter A) General Housing Characteristics, and Chapter B) Detailed Housing Characteristics. Earlier years of the census are located in the Olin stacks.
Census of Population 1980. vol. 1 only. Washington: Bureau of the Census, 1980.
(Olin Ref HA 210 1980 A4+; also Mann Ref HA 201 1980 A2)
The 57 parts which constitute Volume I (Characteristics of the Population) of the Census of Population include all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Canal Zone and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Each part is divided into 4 chapters: A) Number of Inhabitants, B) General Population Characteristics, C) General Social and Economic Characteristics, and D) Detailed Characteristics. These chapters in turn provide data for areas of various sizes. Earlier years of the census are located in the Olin stacks.
United States. Bureau of the Census. Census of Population and History 1990. Washington: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, 1992- . (Olin, Fine Arts, Mann and ILR)
U.S. Census data is available in print and on CD-ROM. Both Mann and Olin Reference have dedicated workstations at which one may display, print, manipulate, and download data from the numerous general and special census tabulations. Data is generally derived from two questionnaires and is arranged by different geographic levels. Speak to an Olin or Mann Reference Librarian for more assistance with these materials.
Osier, Donald V. A Century of Serial Publications in Psychology, 1850-1950: An International Bibliography. Millwood: Kraus International, 1984. (Olin Ref Z 7203 O81)
A year-by-year bibliography of professional publications in psychology, 1850-1950. Includes an author-title list for major monographic series.
Thorne, J.O. and T.C. Collocott, eds. Chambers Biographical Dictionary. Rev. ed. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1984. (Uris Ref CT 103 C44 1984 also Olin Ref)
"A good small dictionary covering the great of all nations and of all times" (Sheehy) Contains over 15,000 biographies ranging in length from several to several hundred lines. A detailed index provides access by subject, including Art and Architecture, History and Politics, Literature and Drama, Science and Industry, etc.
CETEDOC Library of Christian Latin Texts [CLCLT3]. Turnhot: Brepols, 1991- . Biennial. (Disk BR 60 C42;
Electronic Text Center, Olin Library)
Texts from the first patristic writings through the 15th century. All volumes published in the Corpus Christianorum, both the Series Latina and the Continuatio Mediaeualis, the opera omnia of major authors. The texts are divided in sententiae and can be searched by author, work, form (term), period.
Zukerman, Elyse. Changing Directions in the Treatment of Women: a Mental Health Bibliography. Rockville: National Institute of Mental Health, 1979. (Uris Ref Z 7964 R54 Z94)
An annotated bibliography of articles from scholarly journals in psychology and women's studies. Divided into sections entitled: 1) Theoretical Literature on the Psychology and Biology of Women, 2) Criticism of the Treatment of Women, 3) Research Response to Criticism, 4) Response to Criticism-- Modifications of Therapy and New Approaches, 5) Treatment for Specific Problems and Populations of Women and 6) Alternative Approaches to Traditional Psychotherapy. Helpful additions are the author and subject indexes at the back of the volume.
Chemical Abstracts. Vol. 1- . Washington: American Chemical Society, 1907- .
(Physical Sciences QD 1 C51)
Similar to Psychological Abstracts in format. Includes many foreign language journals in its very comprehensive coverage. Approach to the abstracts is through either the general subject index (divided into chemical substance and general substance indexes), an author index and in the weekly issues, or Keyword Index.
The Chicago Manual of Style. 14th ed. Chicago: U of Chicago, 1993.
(Uris Ref Z253 .C53; also Olin stacks Z253 .C53, latest volume in Reference)
"A standard work, thoroughly revised and updated, which serves as a how-to book for authors and editors. In three main sections (Bookmaking; Style; Production and printing), offering practical information and advice on all aspects of manuscript preparation, copyediting, and seeing a work through the press. Glossary of technical terms; bibliography; index." (Sheehy)
Martinez, Julio A. and Francisco A. Lomeli. Chicano Literature: A Reference Guide. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1985. (Olin Ref PS 153 M4 C53)
This guide provides an alphabetical arrangement of entries on major Chicano authors and important topics in the study of Chicano literature. The term "Chicano literature" is defined as the literary output of Mexican-Americans since 1848. Each author entry includes brief biographic information, a discussion of major works, a bibliography of the author's writings, and sources of criticism.
Kalisch, Beatrice J. Child Abuse and Neglect: an Annotated Bibliography. Westport: Greenwood, 1978. (Uris Ref Z 7164 C5 K14)
Although now somewhat dated, this is still an outstanding bibliography, with clear, concise descriptions of each item included. Kalisch has divided her bibliography into 7 major sections: 1) an introductory section containing articles concerned with the historical overview and demographic characteristics of the problem, 2) Prediction, Detection, and Prevention, 3) Causative factors, 4) Manifestations, 5) Treatment, 6) Sexual Abuse and, 7) Legal Issues, including articles relating to children's rights, legislation and the courts. Author and keyword indexes as well as a list of the journals covered, increase the value of this work.
Garoogian, Andrew. Child Care Issues for Parents and Society: A Guide to Information Sources. Detroit:
Gale, 1977. (Uris Ref Z 7164 C5 C23)
Although the majority of the articles included here seem to be of the "self-help" variety, there are just enough that deal with social policy (see Daycare, for example) to make the bibliography worthwhile.
A) Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography. Chicago: U of Chicago P, 1927- .
(Olin stacks HQ 750 A1 C532: 1939-1993; Mann Ref Indexes: 1927-1998)
Covers many journals not indexed by Psychological Abstracts; all aspects of child development are covered in a subject arrangement. Issued three times/year; annual author and subject cumulations. Published by the University of Chicago Press for the Society for Research in Child Development.
B) Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography. Chicago: University of Chicago Press for the Society for Research in Child Development, June 1927-. (Mann Ref HQ 750 .A1 N3; also Olin Stacks)
Covers many journals not indexed by Psychological Abstracts; all aspects of child development are covered in a subject arrangement. Issued three times/year; annual author and subject cumulations. Published by the University of Chicago Press for the Society for Research in Child Development.
Sutherland, Zena and May Hill Arbuthnot. Children and Books. 7th ed. Glenview: Scott, Foresman, 1986. (Uris Ref + PN 1009 A1 A66)
This standard guide to children's literature is divided into four major sections: 1) Knowing Children and Books; 2) Exploring the Types of Literature; 3) Bringing Children and Books Together; and 4) Areas and Issues - Children and Books. Chapters include material on poetry, fantasy, folklore, animal stories, historical fiction, biography, etc. Each chapter includes Adult References and a Bibliography. Also contains material on storytelling and book discussions.
Nakamura, Joyce, ed. Children's Authors and Illustrators: An Index to Biographical Dictionaries. 4th ed. Detroit: Gale, 1987. (Olin Ref + Z 1037 A1 L12 1987)
An index to biographical information in books and periodicals. Older editions in the stacks.
Children's Books in Print. New York: Bowker, 1969-. (Olin Ref + Z 1037 A1 C53)
An author, title and illustrator index to those children's books published in the U.S. and currently in print. Updated annually. Each entry includes author, title, illustrator, ISBN number, grade level, date of publication, name of publisher and price. Recent editions also have a section on Children's Book Awards (from 1980-).
Children's Literature. New Haven: Yale UP, 1975-.
(Uris Stacks PN 1009 A1 C53; also Olin Stacks)
This is the annual publication of the Modern Language Association Division on Children's Literature and The Children's Literature Association. Each volume contains articles, reports from symposia, book reviews, "Dissertations of Note", and a list of "Contributors and Editors". This item is a serial and ordinarily does not circulate.
Haviland, Virginia. Children's Literature: A Guide to Reference Sources. Washington: Library of Congress, 1966. Suppl. 1, 1972. Suppl. 2, 1977. (Olin Stacks Z 1037 A1 H38)
"This annotated bibliography describes books, articles and pamphlets...useful to adults concerned with the creation, reading or study of children's books." Chapters include among others such areas as History and Criticism, Storytelling, Myths and Folktales.
Children's Literature Abstracts. May, 1973-. (Olin Ref Z 1037 A1 C54)
An international abstracting service covering approximately 50 journals in many languages. Articles indexed cover such topics as BOOK SELECTION, STORYTELLING, REVIEWING, CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN JAPAN, FRANCE, etc. Published by the Children's Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations. See also their Books and Pamphlets issues (Olin Z 1037 A1 C541).
Kelly, R. Gordon, ed. Children's Periodicals of the United States. Westport: Greenwood, 1984.
(Uris Ref PN 1009 A1 C535; Olin Ref PN 4878 K29 C5)
"This volume is intended to provide brief, authoritative descriptions of a broad sample of American periodicals for children." (Preface). Alphabetically arranged, the descriptions include an analysis of the title, sources of additional information about it, locations of libraries holding complete or nearly complete files and a publication history. Appendices provide a selected bibliography of American children's periodicals, and chronological and geographical listings of magazines.
Tsien, T-H. China: An Annotated Bibliography. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1978. (Kroch Asia Z 3106 T88)
This is really a bibliography of bibliographies rather than a bibliography of individual works. It is divided into 1) General and special bibliographies and 2) Subject Bibliographies; with 10 chapters in each part. Each entry includes a full bibliographic description of author, title, edition, imprint, pagination and sometimes a brief annotation. Entries are all romanized so the user should be aware that not all items included are in modern languages. There is a comprehensive subject index at the end of the volume.
Giles, Herbert A. A Chinese Biographical Dictionary. Taipei: Cheng Wen, 1971. (Kroch Asia +DS 734 G47)
A reprint of a 1898 edition, it provides standard biographical information on major Chinese historical figures. Includes many ancient religious figures. The entries vary in length and often reference other figures of interest.
Hansen, Gladys C. and William F. Heintz. The Chinese in California: A Brief Bibliographic History. Portland: Richard Abel, 1970. (Kroch Asia Z 1261 H24+)
An invaluable source for anyone studying the early period of Chinese emigration to America and of the role of the Chinese in the settling of the west. The Introduction to this volume provides an excellent review of the written material available on the subject. Alphabetically arranged by author, each entry is annotated. A subject index completes the volume.
Brune, Lester. Chronological History of American Foreign Relations. 3 vols. New York: Garland, 1985-1991. (Olin Ref E 183.7 B89)
A chronology of the significant events affecting American foreign relations from 1776 to January 20, 1981. Each year lists the major events with a brief explanation of each one. The chronology also cites events in foreign countries that influenced U.S. policies. An index to persons, nations, and subjects provides access to the volumes.
Rogal, Samuel. A Chronological Outline of British Literature. Westport: Greenwood, 1980. (Olin Ref PR 87 R72)
A chronological listing of births, deaths, events, and works of British literature indicating "...the extent of literary activity and literary related events in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales during a specific year, decade, or century." (Introduction) Coverage is from 516 A.D. to 1979. Includes an index.
Millersh, H.E.L. Chronology of the Ancient World; 10,000 B.C. to A.D. 799. London: Barrir and Jerkins, 1976. (Olin Ref D 54.5 M52+)
A chronological listing of historic and pre-historic activites divided into 6 categories: 1) Politics, Law and Economics, 2) Science and Discovery, 3) Religion and Philosophy, 4) The Arts, 5) Literature, and 6) Births and Deaths. An Index and "Notes for Use" section at back facilitate the use of this volume.
Storey, R. L. Chronology of the Medieval World 800 to 1491. New York: David Mackay, 1973.
(Olin Ref D118 S88+ 1973)
This chronology focuses on western Europe, but an attempt has been made to show contemporary developments in other continents as well. "Political events are shown chronologically in the framework of the modern calendar-year on the left-hand pages, while the right-hand pages opposite show each year's contribution to religious, intellectual and artistic development." (Introduction) An extensive index contains entries for persons, places, subjects, titles of books, and works of art listed in a single alphabetical sequence.
Williams, Neville. Chronology of the Modern World: 1763 to the Present. New York: Mckay, 1967.
(Uris Ref D 11.5 W72+ 1967)
Left-handed pages: political and international events, year by year in monthly paragraphs. Right-handed pages: achievements in the Arts and Sciences. Two other volumes in the same series can be found in Olin Reference: Chronology of the Medieval World: 800-1491 (Olin Ref D 118 S88+ 1973) and Chronology of the Expanding World: 1492-1762 (Olin Ref D 209 W718+).
Freeman-Grenville, G. S. P. Chronology of World History: A Calendar of Principal Events from 3000 B.C. to A.D. 1973. London: Rex Collings, 1975. (Olin Ref D11 F85)
"Events and developments are presented in tabular form, six columns on facing pages. The first five columns are devoted to politico-historical matters arranged under geographical headings...the sixth column is headed "Religion and Culture..." (Sheehy). Contains numerous indexes including persons, places, and events.
CIS Index. Washington: Congressional Information Service, 1970- .
(Olin Ref Z 1223 A2 C74; also ILR Ref KF 49 C62 C571 and Law; on CD-ROM in Olin Ref)
This service offers brief abstracts of the following types of Congressional publications: committee hearings, committee prints, House and Senate documents, reports, and miscellaneous publications, and Senate executive reports and documents. The testimony of every witness at every hearing is summarized in brief but sharply descriptive abstracts. There is an extensive index which utilizes every conceivable access point--from witness names and affiliations to the numbers and popular names of pending bills. Subject cross references are numerous and helpful. Also available on CD ROM in Olin Reference as Congressional Master File 1 & 2 covering 1789 - .
The CIS Index to Presidential Executive Orders and Proclamations, 1789-1983 10 vols. Washington: Congressional Information Service, 1986. (Olin Ref J 80 C57; also Law)
An index to a comprehensive collection of Executive Orders and Proclamations of the President of the U.S., consisting of a reference bibliography with the title, date, and bibliographic date for each order or proclamation; a chronological list; and indexes by subject, organization, personal name, agency numbers mentioned in theorders, and interrelated orders and proclamations. The full text of each order is available on Microfiche 818 in the Olin Library Microform area.
Cities of the United States: A Compilation of Current Information on Economic, Cultural, Geographic, and Social Conditions. 4 Vols. Detroit: Gale, 1994. (Uris Ref HT 123 C59)
The four volumes of this publication cover the South (Vol 1), the West (Vol 2), the Northeast (Vol 3), and the Midwest (Vol 4). Arrangement within each volume is alphabetical by state and then by city within each state. Only major cities are covered. Information given includes demographic data (population and its characteristics), geographic data, sociological data (crime rates, economic development, etc.), and some general information such as state mottoes, flowers, birds, etc. Each entry also includes some general historical information about the city. A good first place to start when looking for background information about a specific city.
Burke, Joan Martin. Civil Rights: A Current Guide to the People, Organizations and Events. 2nd ed. New York: Bowker, 1974. (Olin JC 599 U5 A41 1974; also Africana Ref)
A useful handbook which describes persons, places, events and organizations important to the civil rights movement. In addition, it contains information on the civil rights voting records of American Congressmen, and lists of leading black elected officials by state as of April 1973. An index and bibliography make it still more valuable. According to its preface, Civil Rights "was originally prepared as a current guide and quick reference for the correspondents, producers, and editors of CBS News. The first edition covered the civil rights movement from 1954 to the end of the 1960's. This edition was planned to reflect the changes that have occurred since..." Now a matter of history, the persons, places and events covered here and in the first edition (Uris Stacks JC 599 U5 A41) were crucial to their period.
Nevins, Allan, James I. Robertson, Jr., and Bell I. Wiley, eds. Civil War Books: a Critical Bibliography. 2 vols. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State UP., 1967. (Olin Ref Z 1242 N 52+)
An annotated bibliography of over 5,000 historical books and pamphlets dealing with the years of the United States' Civil War. 15 subjects, each authored by a different historian, are divided between the two volumes. Some of the military chapters are Military Aspects--Campaigns; Military Aspects--Soldier's Life; Navies; Prisoners of War. An index to both volumes is at the end of Volume II.
The Civil War CD-ROM: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.. Carmel, IN:
Guild Press, 1997. (Disk E 464 .C5x 1997; Electronic Text Center, Olin Library)
The Complete Army Official Records, Series I - IV, 127 books. Plus William Fox's Regimental Losses, Frederick Dyer's Compendium of the War of the Rebellion, Aimone's User's Guide to the Official Records, and the National Archives' Military Operations of the Civil War: A Guide Index.
Boatner, Mark Mayo. The Civil War Dictionary. New York: David McKay, 1959. (Uris Ref E 468 B66)
Brief entries on a vast array of topics concerning all aspects of the American Civil War. Half of the entries are devoted to people with military operations, the second largest category. Other entries cover tactics and strategy, political issues, etc. A section on maps and a list of references complete the volume.
The Civil War: A Newspaper Perspective. Malvern, PA: Accessible Archives, 1994. (Disk E 468 .C585 1994;
Electronic Text Center, Olin Library)
Full text of over 11,000 articles from over 2500 issues of 3 newspapers (The Charleston Mercury, The New York Herald, and Richmond Enquirer) published between Nov. 1, 1860 and Apr. 30, 1865.
Civil War Women: Primary Sources on the Internet.
(http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/cwdocs.html/)
Compiled and maintained by the Women's Studies Archivist and Bibliographer, Special Collections Library, at Duke University, this site has categories for "Diaries, Letters, Documents," "Photographs and Prints," and "General Civil War Pages." See also, Civil War Women: On-line Archival Collections (http://odyssey.lib.duke.edu/collections/civil-war-women.html), a related site maintained by Duke for primary resources about women in the civil war on the internet.
Grant, Michael, and Rachel Kitzinger. Civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean: Greece and Rome. 3 vols. New York: Scribners, 1988. (Uris Ref DE 59 C58 1988; also Olin Ref)
This collection of essays on Ancient Greek and Roman history cover various topics: geography, physical appearance of inhabitants, politics and religions, languages, arts, and technologies, social and economic activities, and personal lives. Each essay concludes with a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. In addition to the essays, the editors have included a map section, a chronological table, and an index.
Civilizations of the Ancient Near East. Ed. Jack M. Sasson. 4 vols. New York, Scribner, 1995. (Uris Ref DS 57 .C55x 1995)
An excellent overview of the cultures that developed in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the eastern Mediterranean.
The Clarence Thomas hearings on CD-ROM. New Canaan, CT: NewsBank/Readex, c1992. 5 disks. (Olin Ref Disk KF8745 T48 C59; in the Electronic Text Center)
These primary source transcripts include entire dialogue of the hearings through Federal News Service, plus full-text coverage of television news stories, regional newspaper articles, and international wire service reports.
King, W. Francis, comp. and ed. Classical and Foreign Quotations: A Polyglot Dictionary of Historical and Literary Quotations, Proverbs and Popular Sayings. 3rd ed. New York: Ungar, 1955.
(Uris Ref PN 6080 K54 1958)
An excellent source for either familiar or obscure quotations. Four specific indexes are located at the beginning of the volume: an Index of Authors, Authorities, and Editions; a Subject Index; a Quotations Index giving all first lines or first words of quotations; and a Greek Quotations Index.
Mayerson, Philip. Classical Myth in Literature, Art and Music. Waltham: Xerox College, 1971.
(Olin Ref BL 722 M46+)
Intended to give the student "a working frame of reference in Greek and Roman mythology and to make more enjoyable the vast number of works that have come under the influence of these ancient tales." (Preface) Organized thematically (creation myths, underworld, Trojan War), chapters tell the myth, provide explications, and relate the myth to later literature and the arts. A select bibliography and index are included.
Perodatto, John. Classical Mythology: an Annotated Bibliographical Survey. Chicago: Scholars, 1973.
(Olin Ref BL 722 P43)
Contains a series of bibliographic essays which list and rate books dealing with classical mythology. Arranged by subject, i.e. Myth and Psychology. Includes author/title and publisher indexes.
Halton, Thomas P. Classical Scholarship: An Annotated Bibliography. White Plains, NY: Kraus International, 1986. (Olin Ref Z 7016 H19; also Olin Non-Circulating)
A bibliographical guide to classical scholarship. Organized by broad subject categories, this bibliography lists important works for the study of the classics published through 1980.
Jenkins, Fred W. Classical Studies: A Guide to the Reference Literature. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1996. (Olin Ref Z 7016 .J4x 1996)
This is a well-written, easy-to-use annotated guide to 667 reference materials for classical Greek and Roman studies. Focusing on the best and most current sources for studies covering the Bronze Age through the sixth century C.E., the author has divided the book into three parts: bibliographic resources, information resources, and organizations. All areas of classical Greek and Roman culture and civilization are covered. Although preference is given to English-language printed sources, reference works in French, German, and Italian are included in each of the sections. The table of contents and the author/title and subject indexes at the end of the book make it easy to quickly locate a title.
Researchers will find the section entitled "Information Resources" particularly useful in that is lists numerous Internet sources, including electronic discussion groups and gives their World Wide Web sites. As with the printed materials, each Internet resource is annotated and details such information as the level of discussion of certain discussion groups, the kinds of material that may be found on a given site, and how well the information is gathered and arranged.
Donlon, Walter. The Classical World Bibliography of Roman Drama and Poetry and Ancient Fiction. New York: Garland, 1978. (Olin stacks Z 7023 D7 C61 1978)
Reprints of the Classical World bibliographical surveys published from 1953-1975.
Voegelin, Charles Frederick, and Florence M. Voegelin. Classification and Index of the World's Languages. New York: Elsevier, 1977. (Olin Ref P203 .V87+; also Uris stacks P203 .V87+ second printing, 1978)
This work is based on a survey of the literature, Languages of the World, published from 1964 to 1966 in the journal Anthropological Linguistics with revisions from a further review of the literature and the incorporation of additional information from readers of the first survey and consultants. Though Ruhlen's classification supersedes this, and various other works contain more up-to-date numbers for speakers of languages, it remains an important reference source, particularly for its index of names. The main body of the book consists for the most part of alphabetic entries for the names of groups of genetically related languages. After a paragraph or so discussing the internal relationships of the members of the group, the languages belonging to the group are listed. Variant names, alternate spellings, and names of dialects are given for each language. The dialect names are followed by figures for the number and location of speakers of the language. The authors caution, however, against taking these numbers too literally. If a language or dialect is no longer spoken, an asterisk precedes the name and if inclusion in a language group is doubtful, a question mark follows the name. Finally, the last item for an entry is usually a brief note stating the relationship of the group as a whole to other groups of languages.
Pyle, Michael A. and Mary Ellen Munoz. Cliffs Test of English as a Foreign Language: Preparation Guide. 4th ed. Lincoln, NB: Cliffs Notes, 1991. (Uris Ref PE1128 .P99 1991)
A) United States. Code of Federal Regulations. Washington: Office of the Federal Register, 1938- .
(Olin Ref KF 70 A3; also Law, Congressional Universe)
Contains regulations issued by the various Federal agencies and collected from the Federal Register. Arranged according to a subject scheme comprising fifty "titles". Each title is further subdivided into chapters, parts, and sections. Includes a general index volume providing access by agency name or specific subject. Although titles are revised annually, during the year the Code must be updated by the CFR's List of Sections Affected and the Federal Register.
B) Code of Federal Regulations. 1949- .
[OLIN REF KF 70 A3 1949]
A subject compilation in 50 titles of all regulations of U.S. administrative agencies currently in effect. Such regulations promulgated by agencies under authority granted by Congress have the force of law. The regulations which first appear in the Federal Register (Olin J 1 A2+), a daily publication, are codified in the CFR on an annual basis. Also available online in GPO Access andCongressional Universe.
United States. Codification of Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders, January 20, 1961 - January 20, 1985. Washington: GPO, 1985. (Uris Ref KF 70 A473 1961/85; Olin Ref J80 C66)
Arranges the Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders into fifty chapters similar to the "titles" arrangement of the Code of Federal Regulations and the United States Code. Disposition Tables list each document, its current status and the appropriate chapter designation. The original source (Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.) is cited. Indexed.
The College Blue Book. 5 vols. New York: Macmillan, 1923- . (Uris Ref LA 226 C69+; also Mann, Olin Ref)
A comprehensive college directory in 5 volumes: Degrees Offered by College and Subject, Narrative Descriptions, Occupational Education, Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Loans, and Tabular Data. Almost 3000 two-year colleges, liberal arts colleges, specialized schools and universities in the United States and Canada are included. The Occupational Education volume lists about 8,000 business, trade and technical schools NOT covered in other descriptions. Simple state maps help locate schools. Uris has most recent edition.
College Catalog Collection. San Diego: Carreer Guidance Foundation, 1976-. (Uris Ref. Microfiche 1)
Annual microfiche collection of over 3000 undergraduate and graduate catalogs from colleges and universities that are accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. It also contains catalogs from the U.S. territories and some foreign countries. The fiche cards are arranged alphabetically by state or country; they are indexed by state and college name.
The College Cost Book. New York: College Examination Entrance Board, 1980- .
(Uris Ref LB 2342 C69+)
The College Board's annual guide to paying for college. Advice on planning for college financing for students and families by the Parents' Confidential Statement group; lists costs and financial aid information for 3,100 colleges and universities. For a more general discussion of financial aid planning, see Lovejoy's Guide to Financial Aid. (Uris Ref LB 2337.4 L52 L8+) Uris has most recent edition.
The College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook. NY: College Entrance Examination Board, 1993-. (Uris Ref LB2342.C69)
The College Board's annual guide to paying for college. Contains advice on long range and short term planning for college expenses for students and parents. It lists costs and financial aid information for 2900 colleges and universities, including state, and federal scholarship programs and scholarships in the academic, visual/performing arts, and athletics. Uris has the latest edition only.
College Entrance Examination Board. The College Handbook. New York: C.E.E. Board, 1941- .
(Uris Ref LA 226 C694+)
The College Board's official guide to 3,100 two and four-year colleges includes a "wealth of facts about every aspect of academic and student life at the institution, in addition to admission requirements and selection criteria." (Preface) Limited to U.S. schools, although five foreign schools are included because they are CEEB members. Nice extras include advice on choosing a college and how to pay for it, a glossary of terms found in applications and college descriptions, and a brief bibliography. Information on graduate level programs is very limited. Uris has most recent edition.
Collier's Encyclopedia. 24 vols. New York: Macmillan Educational Co., 1984. (Uris Ref AE 5 C69+ 1984)
An excellent general encyclopedia containing articles that range in length from very brief to many pages. Its weak point is its lack of bibliographies at the end of all but a very few of the articles. Its strong point is its well written articles and its many photographs, maps and charts.
Gibson, Charles. The Colonial Period in Latin American History. 2nd ed. Washington: American Historical Association, 1970. (Olin Stacks Z 1601 G44 1970)
Gibson has prepared a bibliographic essay on the literature in English about the history of Colonial Latin America. This is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for the seminal or major works on the topic. The essay is divided into several sections (General Works, Background, Discovery and Exploration, Conquest and Colonization, the Spanish Imperial State, the Black legend and Spanish-Indian Relations, Spanish Colonial Social and Cultural History, the Late Spanish Colony, Borderlands, the Independence Movements, Brazil, and finally illustrative material, paperbacks and bibliographical aids), and followed at the end with an alphabetical (by author) listing of all books mentioned within the essay.
Columbia Companion to British History. New York: Columbia University Press, 1997. (Olin Ref DA3 H67 1997)
Useful source for finding brief definitions, determining dates, identifying individuals.
Bede, Jean-Albert, and William B. Edgerton, eds. Columbia Dictionary of Modern European Literature. 2nd ed. New York: Columbia UP, 1980. (Uris Ref PN 41 C72+ 1980; also Olin Ref PN 771 C72 1980)
Some 500 scholars have contributed short essays to this new edition of the Columbia Dictionary. Over 1800 authors from throughout the Western world are treated, giving biographical as well as bibliographical information. Most entries contain references to further critical or biographical readings.
Seltzer, Leon E., ed. The Columbia Lippincott Gazetteer of the World. New York: Columbia UP, 1962.
(Uris Ref G 103 L76++ 1962)
Lists, in one alphabet, places of the world, giving variant spellings, pronunciation, population, geographical and political location, altitude, trade, industry, agriculture, climate, relief, and history. Contains about 130,000 names.
Rand McNally. Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide. Chicago: Rand McNally, 1983-.
(Uris Ref HF 1023 R18++; also Olin)
Primarily an atlas of the United States although some maps of foreign countries are included. Detailed maps of each state are provided with statistics for business, population, transportation, manufacturing, and various commercial and marketing activities. Revised annually.
Commonwealth Universities Yearbook: A Directory to the Universities of the Commonwealth and the Handbook of their Association. 4 vols. London: Association of Commonwealth Universities, 1914- .
(Uris Ref LB 2310 G7; also Olin, Mann Ref)
Produced by the oldest international association of universities in the world, this four-volume set is alphabetically arranged by country name. Indexes provide access to specific institutions, topics (e.g. university presses), subjects of study and personal names. Material for each country includes a map, an introductory essay, which often includes a brief bibliography, and the entries of each school. Entries include general information about each school, names of administrative staff and a list of faculty names by department. Appended sections provide information on the Association, financial aid opportunities and select bibliography. Uris has most recent edition.
A) Communication Abstracts. Beverly Hills: Sage, 1978- . (Mann Ref P 87 C73)
Covers major communication-related journals, reports, and books from a variety of publishers, research institutions, and information sources--providing coverage of recent literature in the areas of general communication, mass communication, advertising and marketing, broadcasting, communication theory, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication, small group communication, organizational communication, journalism, public relations, radio, public opinion, speech, and television. Published quarterly, each issue has approximately 250 abstracts. The fourth issue contains the cumulated annual index.
B) Communication Abstracts. 1998-. (Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Provides coverage of recent literature in all areas of communication studies (mass, interpersonal and new communication technologies).
A) Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology. Edited by Tim Ingold. N.Y.: Routledge, 1994. (Olin Ref GN 25 .C73; also Uris Ref GN25 .C73)
With nearly 40 signed articles on different facets of humanity, culture and social life, this monumental work is as much a reader, encompassing the depth and breadth of anthropology and related disciplines, as it is an encyclopedia. Articles are followed by lists of cited references and bibliographies of further reading on each topic. A detailed subject index is provided..
B) Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology. Edited by Tim Ingold. New York: Routledge, 1994.
Olin Ref GN 25 .C73; also Uris Ref GN25 .C73)
Currently the best one-volume overview of the discipline of anthropology. Longer articles explain the major ways that anthropologists think and work. Each article ends in an extensive bibliography of related readings. A detailed index provides good access to the article contents.
Whibley, Leonard, ed. A Companion to Greek Studies. 4th rev. ed. New York: Hafner, 1963.
(Olin stacks DF 77 W57 1963)
A convenient handbook on classical studies, containing chapters on such subjects as geography, history, literature, philosophy, science, art, mythology and religion, etc. Particularly useful for pictures of statues, coins and friezes. Chapters contain many charts and tables (including genealogies) as well as maps. There are three indexes at the back of the volume: an index of persons, deities and races, an index of places, and an index of Greek words and phrases.
Paxton, John. Companion to Russian History. New York: Facts on File, 1983.
(Uris Ref DK 36 P34; also Olin)
The Companion is a dictionary of people, places, organizations, events, and terminology in Russian history, beginning in the 10th century and ending with the Khrushchev era. Many entries include brief bibliographies for further reading on the subject. This is a good place to find definitions of terms such as gosplan or GULAG.
Paxton, John. Companion to the French Revolution. New York: Facts on File, 1988. (Uris Ref DC 147 .P34; also Olin Ref)
In dictionary format lists and briefly defines the people, events and terminology of the French Revolution. Includes a chronology, a select bibiography, and maps.
Comparatist. Martin: Southern Comparative Literature Assn., 1977- . (Olin Stacks PN 851 .C726)
An annual publication consisting generally of shorter essays on varying themes of comparative literature. Each issue also has a number of reviews of current publications in the field of comparative literature. Indexed in American Humanities Index and MLA.
Comparative Criticism. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1979- . (Olin Stacks P 14 851 C71)
Each annual volume is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 consists of lengthy, scholarly articles containing extended notes on a particular theme (e.g., "National Myth and Literary Culture"), part 2 is translations and part 3 is essay reviews. Included in each volume is a list of books and periodicals received and a couple of subject bibliographies. Indexed in MLA.
Comparative Literature. Eugene: University of Oregon, 1949- . (Olin Stacks PN 851 .C73)
Each quarterly issue contains four lengthy articles on scholarly aspects of comparative literature. Articles include a significant works cited list. A book review section is included. This periodical is indexed in Humanities Index and MLA.
Comparative Literature Studies. College Park: University of Maryland, 1964- . (Olin Stacks PN 2 C73)
Another quarterly publication, containing 5-8 essays per issue. "It concentrates on literary history and criticism of all periods and lands" (Katz, Magazines for Librarians). Shelved with the periodical is an index covering V. 1-10 (1964-1973). It is also indexed in Humanities Index and MLA.
Diagram Group. Comparisons of Distance, Size, Area, Volume, Mass, Weight, Density, Energy, Temperature, Time, Speed, and Number Throughout the Universe. New York: St. Martin's, 1980. (Uris Ref HA 38 D53+)
If you've ever wanted to know the length of a rood or the depth of a fathom, this is the place to go. A gimmicky kind of format makes information a little hard to find, but there is lots of it here.
Cass, James and Max Birnbaum. Comparative Guide to American Colleges for Students, Parents and Counselors. New York: Harper & Row, 1964- . (Uris Ref L 901 C34+)
Intended as a consumer guide for students and parents, this title describes individual colleges using entries which vary "in length, depth of characterization, and the amount of analytical data provided; among the determining factors were ... [the] ability of the college to attract students from other areas of the country, ... [and] the reputation of a college and its academic quality, as measured by objective data." A selective index is supplied for comparison of schools' admission profiles. Only short descriptions are provided for seminaries, service academies, and music and art institutions -- schools where comparative approach is "not appropriate." (Introduction) Uris has most recent edition.
Campbell, George L. Compendium of the World's Languages. New York: Routledge, 1991. (Olin Ref P371 .C18)
The world contains over 5,000 separate languages, many with numerous dialects. There is considerable range; for example, Chinese is spoken by over 1.2 billion people, while Yagnob has fewer that 2,000 speakers. This two-volume reference source describes and analyzes just over 300 languages in a comparative format. Similar or related languages are grouped (e.g., Bantu, Celtic, Dravidian, Mongolian, Polynesian families), sometimes with separate entries.
Lubbock, Mark. The Complete Book of Light Opera. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1962.
(Uris Ref MT 95 L92 1963)
Synopses, information about composers and productions, photographs, sample scores and libretti are all included in this work about light opera.
Comitas, Lambros. The Complete Caribbeana: 1900-1975. 4 vols. Millwood: KTO, 1977.
(Olin Stacks Z 1595 C728+ 1977; also Africana Z 1595 C73 1977)
Geographical areas covered in this massive bibliography are Surinam, French Guiana, Guyana, Belize, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. Not included are Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Volume one is subtitled "People" and includes such topics as Demography, Family, Kinship, Race Relations, etc. Volume Two is called "Institutions" and covers Religion, Folklore, Language, Creative Arts, etc. Volume Three, "Resources," deals with Agriculture, Mining, the Environment, Crops, Soils, etc. The last volume contains author and geographical indexes.
Bartlett, John. A Complete Concordance on Verbal Index to Words, Phrases and Passages in the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare. London: MacMillan, 1960. (Uris Ref PR 2892 B28+ 1960)
A concordance is an alphabetically arranged index of words in a text (such as the Bible) or in the work of a major author. This Concordance lists the words used in Shakespeare's plays and poems and tells you where, in those works, they can be found.
Brooks, Tim, and Earle Marsh. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows, 1946-present.
4th ed. New York: Ballantine, 1988. (Uris Ref PN 1992.18 B84 1988)
An alphabetical listing of prime time shows since 1946, giving dates of first and last telecast, names of cast, broadcast history (i.e. dates of televising plus day, time and network), and a concise description of the program. Appendixes include Prime Time Schedules for 1946-1984, Emmy Award Winners, lists of top rated programs by season and longest running series, as well as a list of hit theme songs from TV. A name index at the back helps in locating individual performers, directors,etc.
Tarassuk, Leonid, and Claude Blair, eds. Complete Encyclopedia of Arms and Weapons. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1982. (Uris Ref U 815 E56+ 1982)
This volume describes offensive and defensive weapons that have been developed from prehistoric times to the present. Coverage is international. Apart from the descriptions of individual weapons, there are some longer historical articles such as "decorative techniques," "sword," "dagger," and "pistol." There are many illustrations and a bibliography divided by subject.
Garner, Diane L. The Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources: A Manual for Writers and Librarians. Bethesda: CIS, 1993.
(Olin Ref Z 7164 G7 G23 1993, also Uris)
A style manual outlining document citations. Includes glossary and index.
McDonagh, Don. The Complete Guide to Modern Dance. New York: Doubleday, 1976.
(Uris Stacks GV 1783 M13 C7)
A survey of the world of modern dance containing biographical sketches of leaders in the field, and a guide to their most important works. Includes bibliography, index, and photos. Covers modern dance in a variety of media: stage, film, and television.
The Complete National Geographic: 108 Years of National Geographic Magazine on CD-ROM. Washington: The
Society, 1997. (DISK G 1 .N273 1997)
The text and images of National Geographic Magazine,1888 - 1996
Miller, Wayne Charles, et al. A Comprehensive Bibliography for the Study of American Minorities.
2 vols. New York: New York UP, 1976. (Olin Ref Z 1361 .E4 M65+)
Intended to provide "the most comprehensive bibliographical coverage of American minorities extant." (Preface) Materials (journal articles and books) are arranged by ethnic groups under broad geographical areas: Africa and the Middle East, Europe and the Balkans, Asia, the Islands, and Native Americans. For each group, information is given on such topics as history, politics, economics, education, psychology, medicine, religion, folklore, music, etc. All materials are in English. There are author and title indexes in volume two. Historical-bibliographical essays preceding each group present basic overviews and identify some of the most useful sources for its study.
Klein, Ernest. A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the English Language. 2 vols. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1967. (Uris Ref PE 1580 K64+)
Includes the etymology of many words, including origins of mythological names. See also the Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology (Uris Ref PE 1850 O58 1969).
Leitch, Barbara A., etal; Kendall T. LePoer, ed. A Concise Dictionary of Indian Tribes of North America. 2nd rev. ed.
Hunter, Janet. Concise Dictionary of Modern Japanese History. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1984.
(Kroch Asia Ref DS881.9 H94)
"A handy source of information on the individuals, events, and organizations that have played a significant role in Japan's modern history". (Preface) The period covered is 1853 to 1980 so this title complements Papinot's Historical and Geographical Dictionary of Japan. The focus is on political, diplomatic and socioeconomic developments rather than on intellectual or cultural subjects. Brief entries with brief bibliographies; glossary and appendices of names and tables of facts.
Neil, William, comp. Concise Dictionary of Religious Quotations. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974.
(Olin Ref PN 6084 N36 1974)
A large number of quotations are taken from the New English Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, as well as from many non-Christian sources. Entries have been organized within subject headings alphabetically by author or source. A source Index appears at the end of the book.
A Concise Encyclopaedia of the Italian Renaissance. Edited by J.R. Hale. New York: Oxford UP, 1981.
(Uris Ref DG445 .C74; also Olin Ref)
This work "aims to supplement memory and suggest the current state of thinking about... Renaissance Italy." A guide to political, social, intellectual, religious, and artistic people, affairs, and ideas from c.1320 to c.1600 in Italy. Illustrated with 237 black and white photographs.
Cottrell, Leonard, ed. The Concise Encyclopedia of Archaeology. 3rd ed. London: Hutchinson, 1974.
(Olin Ref CC 70 C74 1974)
Entries vary from short, paragraph definitions to articles of two to three pages. All periods of archaeology are included, but coverage of prehistoric topics is good. Contains plates and cross references.
Scott, Harold, Sir ed. Concise Encyclopedia of Crime and Criminals. New York: Hawthorn Books, 1961. (Olin Ref HV 6017 S42t)
Provides brief entries on famous criminal cases, criminals, detectives, criminal methods and organizations. Covers the western world from the 18th through the mid-20th century. Some illustrations are included and a separate brief bibliography.
Reynolds, Cecil R. and Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, eds. Concise Encyclopedia of Special Education. New York: Wiley, 1990. Mann Ref LC 4007 .E56 1990)
Single volume encyclopedia that is an abridged and revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Special Education, 3 vol., (1987). Approximately 90% of the original articles were condensed and streamlined by the editors to provide basic facts and reflect more current research. Each entry includes cross-references to related entries and concludes with a bibliography. Most biographical entries were eliminated. A subject index is included.
Spender, Stephen and Donald Hall, eds. The Concise Encyclopedia of English and American Poets and Poetry. London: Hutchings, 1970. (Olin Ref PR 19 S74+ 1970)
This work offers brief articles about poets and poetry. Articles on poets emphasize the nature of their artistic achievement and quote examples. Includes a bibliography, poet and general indexes, and numerous portraits of the artists. Uris has the 1963 edition of this work.
Koegler, Horst. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ballet. New York: Oxford UP, 1977.
(Uris Ref GV 1585 C74 1977; also Olin, Mann)
This dictionary encompasses the ballet world, past and present, biographies of its personalities, history of the various works, dance companies, places of performance, technical definitions, with some entries for modern, ethnic, and ballroom dance.
Reid, Joyce, ed. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of French Literature. Oxford: Clarendon, 1976.
(Uris Ref PQ 41 H34 1976; also Olin)
This is an abridged and revised version of The Oxford Companion to French Literature (Uris Ref PQ 41 H34), first published in 1959. Many new articles have been added and many existing articles revised or expanded.
Bessinger, J. B., jr., ed. A Concordance to Beowulf. Ithaca: Cornell UP, 1969.
(Uris Ref PR 1585 A2 B55)
This concordance lists some 38,128 separate words taken from the E. VanKish Dobbie edition of Beowulf. Arrangement is alphabetical in two columns.
Tatlock, John S.P. and Arthur G. Kennedy. A Concordance to the Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and to the Romaunt of the Rose. Gloucester: Peter Smith, 1963. (Uris Ref PR 1941 T21+ 1963)
According to its introduction this concordance is based on the "Globe" edition of Chaucer's works and should be used in conjunction with that edition. It is important when using this work to look carefully at the introductory material which describes abbreviations, omissions, and other important features.
Congress A to Z: CQ's Ready Reference Encyclopedia. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1988.
(Uris Ref JK 1067 C76)
"Congress A to Z offers nontechnical explanations of Congressional operations, as well as background on the modern Congress.: A core of thirty essays "provide overviews of broad subject areas, such as the legislative process and the Congressional committee system." (Preface) Includes historical profiles of major House and Senate committees.
Congress and the Nation: A Review of Government and Politics Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1945/65- . (Uris Ref JK1001 .C74+; also Olin Ref JK271 .C74+)
Provides a survey of U.S. politics and government based on material from the Congressional Quarterly Almanac and numerous other sources. Volume I is an historical overview of governmental activities from 1945-1964. Beginning with Volume II, each volume covers one presidential term. The table of contents in each volume outlines chapter contents, with each chapter devoted to specific political, social, and economic issues. There is also an excellent subject index at the end of each volume.
U.S. Bureau of the Census. Congressional District Atlas. Washington, 1960- .
(Uris Ref JK 1342 A34+; also Olin Ref, Mann Ref)
Maps of United States congressional districts, counties and selected cities with dates of establishment. Useful for finding your congressional district. Published biennially since 1964.
United States. Bureau of the Census. Congressional District Data Book: 93d Congress. Washington: GPO, 1973. (Uris Ref HA 205 A5+ 1973)
"This volume...presents a variety of data from the 1970 census and recent election statistics for districts of the 93d Congress, elected in 1972. It also presents maps for each state showing counties, congressional districts..." (Introduction).
Congressional Districts in the 1990s. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1993.
(Uris Ref JK 1341 C74 1993; also Olin)
Congressional Districts in the 1980s. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1983.
(Uris +JK 1341 C74 1983; also Olin)
Congressional Districts in the 1970s. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1974.
(Uris +JK 1341 C74 1974; also Olin)
Presents "descriptive and statistical profiles of the 435 congressional districts based on the 1990 census. Includes maps of all states showing district lines and statistical and demographic tables of each district, including lists of major industries, universities, newspapers and television stations. Arranged alphabetically by state.
A) Commerce Clearing House. Congressional Index. 80th Congress- . Chicago: CCH, 1947/48- .
(Olin Ref JK 1001 C73)
Lists and indexes all public bills and resolutions of general interest and reports their progress from introduction to final disposition. Combined House and Senate indexes by subject or author of bill. This looseleaf service is updated weekly, so the "Status tables" for bills are very up-to-date. Probably the best place to go for identifying current proposed legislation, and its status. (Note: all bills are housed in Olin Library. Current bills are obtained by asking at the Olin Reference desk.)
B) Congressional Index. 80th Congress - . 1937/38 - .
[OLIN REF JK 1001 C73]
Published by Commerce Clearing House, a major publisher of legal services. Lists and indexes all public bills and resolutions and reports their progress from introduction to final disposition. Indexes by subject, author. Information is very current; loose-leaf papers filed weekly.
Congressional Member Organizations & Caucuses. annual. 1991 - .
[OLIN REF + Z 1223 Z7 C74]
Within the US Congress there are some 120 study groups, conferences, coalitions, and caucuses that focus on issues of common interest and concern. These congressional member organizations (CMOs) publish an important and growing body of material concerned with key issues and legislation. This publication provides the only centralized source for CMO materials. Titles indexed are available in a companion microform collection [OLIN Microfiche 1165].
A) Oleszek, Walter. Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process. 3rd ed. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1989. (Olin Ref JK 1096 O45 1989)
An examination of how contemporary Congress makes laws and how its rules and procedures shape public policy. Describes the making of a law from introduction to final passage. Includes a glossary, bibliography and index.
B) Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process. 4th ed. 1996.
[OLIN REF JK 1096 O45 1996]
An examination of how Congress makes laws and how its rules and procedures shape public policy. Describes the making of a law from introduction to final passage.
A) Congressional Quarterly Almanac. Vol. 1- . Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1945- .
(Olin Ref JK1 .C66+; also Uris stacks JK1 .C66+, latest volume in Reference)
Each volume provides a survey of legislation for one session of Congress with summaries of major Congressional action. Includes voting information on numerous measures. The index allows for access by name or subject. Published annually.
B) Congressional Quarterly Almanac. 1945 - . annual.
(Olin Ref JK1 .C66+; also Uris stacks JK1 .C66+, latest volume in Reference)
Each volume provides a survey of legislation for one session of Congress. Summaries of major congressional action. Includes voting information on numerous measures.
Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1991- . (Library Gateway -- Networked Resources; also Uris Ref + JK 1 C661 and Olin)
Published weekly, Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report provides news summaries of congressional legislation, commission reports, presidential talks and appointments, and even information about birth dates, religious affiliation and occupation of senators and representatives. One of the best and most current of all publications dealing with government action. Covers Congress in depth, but also includes information on the executive and judicial branches of government. Quarterly indexes cumulate annually and provide access by subject. There are also special indexes for: lobby registrations, Presidential texts, Committee roll call votes, etc. For daily updates of Weekly Report see Washington Alert on the Mann Gateway.
A) Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress. 4th ed. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1991.
(Uris Ref + JK 1021 C74 1991)
Contains some thirty-four chapters arranged under seven broad categories: Origins and Development of Congress, Powers of Congress, Congressional Procedures, Housing and Support of Congress, Congress and the Electorate, Pressures on Congress, and Qualifications and Conduct of Members. This fourth edition of the Guide attempts to address important recent developments in our legislative process. Each chapter is followed by a bibliography of additional readings. When looking for a specific fact, be sure to check the index at the back first. Appendices include: A Biographical Listing of All Congressmen/Women, A Glossary of Congressional Terms, Documents of the Pre-Constitutional Period, and Congressional Statistics.
B) Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress. 4th ed. 1991.
[OLIN REF + JK 1021 C74 1991]
Contains thirty-four chapters arranged under six broad categories: Origins and Development of Congress, Powers of Congress, Congressional Procedures, Housing and Support of Congress, Congress and the Electorate, Pressures on Congress, and Qualifications and Conduct of Members.
C) Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress. 5th ed. Washington: Congressional Quarterly,2000.
(Olin Ref + JK 1021 C74 1991; 3rd ed. in Uris stacks)
Contains some thirty-four chapters arranged under seven broad categories: Origins and Development of Congress, Powers of Congress, Congressional Procedures, Housing and Support of Congress, Congress and the Electorate, Pressures on Congress, and Qualifications and Conduct of Members. Each chapter is followed by a bibliography of additional readings. When looking for a specific fact, be sure to check the index at the back first. Extensive appendixes include: A Biographical Listing of All Congressmen/Women, A Glossary of Congressional Terms, Cloture votes, Special Sessions, and much more.
Congressional Quarterly's Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court. 2nd ed. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1990. (Uris Ref KF 8742 C74 C7 1990; also Olin Ref and Law)
Part I, Origins and Developments of the Court, traces the growth of the Court from 1789 through 1990; Part II, the Court and the Federal System, "analyzes the impact which the Court's decisions have had upon the U.S. system of government"; Part III, the Court and the Individual, "examines the effect of the Court's rulings on the rights and freedoms of the individual"; Part IV discusses the pressures from Congress and the President and the effects of the press and public opinion on the Court; Part V, the Court at Work, "examines the operations of the Court, past and present"; Part VI includes biographical sketches of the members of the Court; and Part VII consists of capsule summaries of Major Decisions of the Court from 1790 to the summer of 1990. An appendix lists all Supreme Court nominations and Acts of Congress held unconstitutional to 1989. Extensive subject and case indexes round out this thorough and authoritative review of the Court.
Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections . 2nd ed. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1994.
(Olin Ref + JK 1967 C74 1994)
Includes election data for all major political offices since 1824. "Part I contains primarily narrative material--Origins of the American party system, Functions of the national nominating convention, a Chronology of nominating conventions, and Profiles of American political parties." (Editor's Note) Parts II through VI cover, in detail, Presidential, Gubernatorial, Senate, and House elections, as well as the Southern primaries. Also provided are indexes by candidates' names and bibliographies of additional readings at the end of each chapter.
United States. Congress. Congressional Record. Washington: 1873- . (Olin + J 11 R4, GPO Access, Congressional Universe)
Taken from stenographic reports of the debates and proceedings of Congress, the Record is issued daily while Congress is in session, and in bound form at the end of the session. The paging, which is continuous for the session, differs in the bound form from that of the daily issues and the text is revised, rearranged, and printed without break. It contains the annual messages of the President to Congress and his inaugural address, as well as speeches and other matter not necessarily given in Congress but which may be included at the request of a Senator or Representative. Such matter is printed in the Extensions of Remarks where deferred speeches may also be found. The biweekly index, which is cumulated for each session, has two sections: (1) index to proceedings, an alphabetical listing by names or subjects, and (2) history of bills and resolutions, by number.
Congressional Roll Call: A Chronology and Analysis of Votes in the House and Senate. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, Inc. 1969- . (Olin + JK 1 C74, latest volume in ref ; also Uris Ref)
A convenient and easy way of learning your representative's or senator's voting record during a specific session of congress. Published annually in two parts, these volumes cover key votes, presidential support, party unity, conservative coalitions, voting participation and group ratings. There is a roll-call vote index at the end of the volume.
Congressional Staff Directory. Mt. Vernon: Congressional Staff Directory, 1959-. (Uris Ref JK 1012 C74; also Olin, Mann, ILR, Law)
Lists Congressmen and Congresswomen, Congressional staffs, and committee staffs. Includes sub-committees as well as committee assignments of all members of congress. Useful too, for biographical information, addresses, and phone numbers. Published annually.
A) Congressional Universe [online database]. Washington: Congressional Information Service, 1990- .
(Bear Access -- Library Gateway)
This service offers brief abstracts of the following types of Congressional publications: committee hearings, committee prints, House and Senate documents, reports, and miscellaneous publications, and Senate executive reports and documents. The testimony of every witness at every hearing is summarized in brief but sharply descriptive abstracts. There is an extensive index which utilizes every conceivable access point--from witness names and affiliations to the numbers and popular names of pending bills. Subject cross references are numerous and helpful. Also available on CD ROM in Olin Reference as Congressional Master File 1 & 2 covering 1789-1990.
B) Congressional Universe. 1970- .
(Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Serves as both an index and a full text source of US Congressional materials: members and committees, bills, laws, hearing transcripts, committee prints, documents, the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, US Code. Updated daily. Produced by Congressional Information Service, a major publisher of government documents related reference sources, including (in print) the CIS Index to publications of the United States Congress (1970- ) (Olin Ref Z 1223 A2 C739+) and "historical" volumes and series covering the publications of Congress from 1789 to 1970. The latter is also available on CD-ROM in Olin Reference as Congressional Masterfile 1 (Disk Z 1223 .A2 C737).
United States. Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation. Washington: GPO, 1988. (Uris Ref JK 14+ 1988; also Olin and Law)
A lengthy authoritative and narrative exposition of the development and meaning of the Constitution, clause by clause. Includes annotations of cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court up to June 1982. Kept up to date by supplements.
Freund, P.A., et. al. Constitutional Law: Cases and Other Problems. 4th ed. Boston: Little, Brown, 1977. (Uris Ref KF 4549 F88+ 1977; also Law stacks)
A most useful handbook for major Supreme Court cases. Divided into three sections: (1) Judicial Review, (2) Problems of Federalism, and (3) Safeguards of Liberty and Property. This work provides a statement of the case, a broad overview of arguments made and evidence given, and a summary of the opinion of the Court as well as dissenting opinions when they exist. An introductory chapter gives names and dates of all Supreme Court justices (from the first court to 1977), biographical sketches of a selected number of those justices, and a copy of the U.S. Constitution and its amendments (as of 1977).
Chandler, Ralph C., Richard A. Enslen and Peter G. Renstrom. The Constitutional Law Dictionary. 2 vols. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio, 1985-87. (Uris Ref KF 4747 .5 C45; also Olin Ref)
"Focuses on concepts of constitutionalism, words and phrases common to American constitutional law, and leading case decisions rendered by the United States Supreme Court" (Note). Volume 1: Individual Rights includes such issues as equal protection and privacy; Volume 2: Governmental Powers covers such areas as federalism, legislative power and federal taxing and spending power. Topic chapters include an overview of the topic followed by relevant court decisions. Alphabetical table of cases. Appendices include the text of the Constitution and information on the Justices of the Supreme Court. Use this title to update Konvitz, Bill of Rights Reader.
Peaslee, Amos J. Constitutions of Nations. 3rd rev. ed. 4 vols. Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, 1965.
(Olin Ref JF 11 P36 1965)
Reprints, in English, of the complete texts of the constitutions of 133 countries. The 4 volume set is organized by continent and then alphabetically by country. Volume I covers Africa; Volume II includes Asia, Australia, and the Oceanic countries; Volume III contains European constitutions and Volume IV is the Americas. Preceding each constitution is brief historical and descriptive information, summarizing specific articles from the Constitution.
Comtois, M.E. and Miller, Lynn F. Contemporary American Theater Critics: A Directory and Anthology of Their Works. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1977. (Olin Ref PN 1707.9 C74)
Biographical information and excerpts of criticism from critics outside New York City and other major urban centers. The focus is on "regional" critics, with entries arranged alphabetically. Following the main portion is a geographical index, alphabetical first by State and then listing the critics within that State alphabetically. In addition, there is a Publisher/Broadcaster index, and an index to Play/Musical Titles.
Morgan, Ann Lee and Colin Naylor, eds. Contemporary Architects. 2nd ed. Chicago: St. James, 1987. (Fine Arts Ref NA 680 C78 1987)
The editors of Contemporary Architects have defined the term "architect" to include "planners, theorists, structural engineers, and landscape architects whose work seems to be central to the enterprise of creating habitable spaces in our day." (Editor's note) The focus is on professionals who have been active since World War II, therefore, not all entrants are living. Entries range in length from half a page to 2-3 pages and include brief biographical information, chronological lists of accomplishments, and extensive bibliographies of sources by and about the architect. Many of the entries include illustrations of the subject's work.
Naylor, Colin and P-Orridge, Genesis, eds. Contemporary Artists. 3rd edition. London: St. James, 1989.
(Uris Ref N 6490 C76++; also Fine Arts)
A biographical and bibliographical dictionary providing information on internationally known artists (including photographers, sculptors, painters, engravers, potters, etc.). Although some deceased artists are included, for the most part entries are confined to living persons. Each citation contains a biography of the artist; a listing of his or her shows, both individual and group; locations of collections of the artist's work; and publications by and about the artist.
Contemporary Authors: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide to Current Authors and Their Works. Detroit: Gale, 1962- . vol. 1- .
(Library Gateway -- Networked Resources; and in print in Olin Ref + PN771 .C761)
An excellent source for information on both major authors and new and relatively unknown authors. An up-to-date source of biographical information supplied by the individual authors. Also included are bibliographies, work in progress, career, and personal facts. Arrangement is alphabetical, with a cumulative index. Covers authors living as of 1960. Includes Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series (CANR).
Peterson, Bernard L. Contemporary Black American Playwrights and Their Plays: A Biographical Directory and Dramatic Index. New York: Greenwood, 1988.
(Uris Ref Z 1229 .N39 P48; also Olin, Africana PS 153 .N5 P48)
This biographical dictionary contains information on over 700 contemporary black American playwrights, as well as screenwriters, radio and television scriptwriters, musical theater collaborators, and others connected with the creation of thetrical and dramatic works, written, produced, and/or published between 1950 and 1988. Entries are arranged alphabetically by playwright. A typical entry includes a biographical sketch and an annotated list of the playwright's dramatic work. Includes bibliography and index.
Contemporary Dramatists. London: St. James, 1973- . (Uris Ref PR 106 C76; also Olin).
Contains over 300 entries for contemporary dramatists writing in English all over the world. Each entry consists of a biography, a full bibliography, a comment by the dramatist on his/her plays, and a signed critical essay on his/her work. Arranged alphabetically by the dramatist's last name, there is also an index, by title, of all stage, screen, radio, and television plays listed in the entries in the body of the book. 1982 was the last update published.
Vinson, J. and D. Kirkpatrick, eds. Contemporary Foreign Language Writers. New York: St. Martin's, 1984. (Uris Ref PN 771 C7615)
The book is arranged A-Z by author with a title index at the end. "The entry for each author consists of a biography, a complete list of separately published books, a selected list of published bibliographies, and critical studies on the writer, and a signed critical essay" (Editor's note). A mention of awards and honors received is included in the biography section.
Contemporary American Novelists: A Bio-bibliographical Critical Sourcebook. Westport: Greenwood, 1993. (Olin Ref 153 G38 C76 1993)
Contemporary Lesbian Writers of the United States: A Bio-bibliographical Critical Sourcebook. Westport: Greenwood, 1993. (PS 153 L46 C65x 1993)
Taken together, these two volumes constitute a working biographical dictionary of contemporary American gay and lesbian writers; the first is limited only to novelists, while the second includes both poetry and fiction writers. Each entry contains a biographical sketch, an outline of major works and themes, a summary of critical reception, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
Contemporary Literary Criticism: Excerpts from Criticism of the Works of Today's Novelists, Poets, Playwrights, and Other Creative Writers. Detroit: Gale, 1973- . Vol. 1- . (Uris Ref PN 771 C762; also Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Designed as an ongoing series of selective excerpts from critical writings (books and periodical articles) on contemporary authors. Writers treated are those who are either now living or who have died since January 1, 1960. In addition, consideration is given to writers of current interest and authors of mystery and science fiction writing. Full citations to the source follow the excerpts. Arrangement of each volume is alphabetical by author's surname. Index to authors covered in series is cumulated in each volume. Olin Library has volumes one through eighteen in the stacks.
Atiyeh, George N. The Contemporary Middle East 1948-1973: A Selected and Annotated Bibliography. Boston: Hall, 1975. (Olin Ref Z 3013 A87+)
Includes books and journal articles on the Middle East in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish and Persian. Materials dealing with history, politics, social conditions, education or economic conditions have been emphasized. By the Middle East the compiler means the Arab world, the Arabian Peninsula, the Fertile Crescent, the Nile Valley, the Majhrib, Turkey, and Iran. Broadly arranged by geographical area, the bibliography also includes author and subject indexes. Each entry has a brief annotation.
Adelman, Irving, and Rita Dworkin. The Contemporary Novel: a Checklist of Critical Literature on the British and American Novel Since 1945. Metuchen: Scarecrow Press, 1972.
(Uris Ref Z 1231 F4 A22; also Olin)
A selective listing of critical literature on contemporary British and American novels. Includes materials from books and periodical articles. The cut-off date for materials examined is 1968 for periodicals and 1969 for books. A list of books analyzed provides complete bibliographic data.
Contemporary Novelists. D. L. Kirkpatrick, ed. 4th ed. New York: St. James, 1986.
(Uris Ref PR 881 C76; also Olin)
International in scope, this work includes a short biographical sketch of each writer, a bibliography of his or her published works and a critical essay by a scholar.
Naylor, Colin, ed. Contemporary Photographers. 2nd edition. London: St. James, 1988.
(Uris Ref ++ TR 139 C76 1988; also Fine Arts)
A biographical dictionary of 750 contemporary living (or recently deceased) photographers. Each entry includes a biographical sketch; a limited list of individual and group exhibitions; museums and public galleries with work by the photographer in their collections; a signed critical essay; and publications by and about the photographer. Entrants were invited to choose a representative photo for inclusion in this source, and to make a statement regarding contemporary photography in general or their work in particular.
Contemporary Poets. James Vinson and D.L. Kirkpatrick, eds. 4th ed. New York: St. Martin's, 1975- . (Uris Ref PR 502 C76; also Olin)
International in scope, the entries in this edition consist of a biography, full bibliography, a comment by the poet and a signed critical essay. Also included are poetry anthologies and notes on poetry movements. A new edition appears every few years. Uris keeps latest only.
Congdon, Kirby. Contemporary Poets in American Anthologies 1960-1977. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1978.
(Uris Ref Z 1231 P7 C74; also Olin)
This index lists some 6,500 poets whose works are included in about 400 anthologies published in the United States between 1960 and 1977.
Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television. Detroit: Gale, 1984- . (Olin Ref PN 2285 C76+)
A biographical guide covering American and British performers, directors, writers, producers, designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, composers, executives, dancers, and critics. Each entry provides personal, career, and sidelight information. Appropriate writings and awards are listed. There are currently nine volumes. The latest volume has a cumulative index.
Kearney, E.I. and L.S. Fitzgerald. Continental Novel: A Checklist of Criticism in English 1900-1966. Metuchen: Scarecrow, 1968. Plus suppl. 1967-1980, 1983. (Uris Ref Z 5916 K24; also Olin)
"A checklist of twentieth century English literary criticism of the continental novel." (Preface) Citations are to critical essays found in both books and journals. Each volume is divided first by national literature (e.g. the French Novel, etc.) with entries then arranged alphabetically by author and his/her works.
Davis, Marianna W., ed. Contributions of Black Women to America. 2 vols. Columbia: Kenday, 1982.
(Uris Stacks E 185.86 C76 1982)
An excellent two volume set documenting contributions of black women in America. Arranged by subject, volume one covers The Arts, Media, Business, Law and Sports. Volume two covers Civil Rights, Politics and Government, Education, Medicine, and Science. A bibliography and index can be found at the end of each topic.
Wells, Elizabeth Baker. Contributions to Cornell History: Portraits, Memorabilia, Plaques and Artists. Rev. ed. Ithaca: University Development, Cornell U., 1984. (Uris Ref LD 1371 W45 1984, plus 1990 supplement)
This catalogue identifies many art objects on the Cornell Campus. It includes the title of the work, artist, and location of portraits, plaques, statues, benches, bells, windows and more. Includes an artist index and general index.
O'Brien, Nancy P. Core List of Books and Journals in Education. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1991. (Mann Ref LB 14.6 O13 1991)
Selective annotated list of approximately 1000 American books and journals in education currently available in print. Most were published in the late 1980's. Although meant primarily for librarians who wish to build a basic collection for their institution, it is useful for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. Arranged by subject area, such as: Comparative Education, Multicultural Education, Resources for Teaching, Special Education, Teacher Education, Vocational Education. It includes price information and author, title, and subject indexes.
Parsons, Kermit Carlyle. The Cornell Campus: A History of Its Planning and Development. Ithaca, Cornell UP, 1968. (Uris Ref LD 1368 P26+; also copies in stacks)
An excellent source of information about the buildings of Cornell, the layout of the campus and the original plans for its development. Contains much Cornell history as well as many photographs, plans and designs.
Cornell Clippings File. (Uris Ref Desk)
A file of newspaper clippings about events and personalities at Cornell. These clippings were taken from the Ithaca Journal and the Cornell Sun and date back to the mid-1960s. They are very useful for primary information about what has been happening at Cornell since that period. As of January 1, 1989, a printed subject index, (the Cornell ClipFile Index) is used to access the information.
Cornell University Library Literature and Language
A great source with links to other resources in literature and linguistics.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/okuref/lit/language.html
Munro, Isabel Stevenson and Kate M. Munro. eds. Costume Index; a Subject Index to Plates and Illustrated Text. New York: Wilson, 1937. Supplement, 1957. (Olin Ref Z 5691 M75; also Mann Indexes)
The 1937 volume is an index to costume material in some 600 different books. The supplement indexes over 300 books. Items are listed under countries, localities, and under details of costume (e.g. shoes, hats, etc.).
Evans, Mary. Costume Throughout the Ages. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1950. (Uris Ref GT 510 E92 1950)
Part I is devoted to the history of the development of dress throughout the ages. references are provided at the end of each chapter. In Part II, the emphasis is on national costumes. A classified bibliography furnishes additional sources.
Abrahams, Roger D. and Lois Rankin, eds. Counting-Out Rhymes: A Dictionary. Austin: U of Texas P, 1980. (Uris Ref PZ 8.3 C85, Olin Stacks GR 485 C85)
English-language counting-out rhymes arranged alphabetically by first word. All sources are cited. An excellent introductory chapter expounds on current game theory. A bibliography of works cited completes the volume.
Countries and their Cultures. Melvin Ember and Carol R. Ember, editors. New York : Macmillan Reference USA, c2001. (Uris Reference GN307 .C68x 2001)
A 4 vol. set containing descriptive summaries of 225 countries and thier cultures. Provides a mix of demographic, historic, social, economic, political and religious information. Brief entries are arranged in a standard format under headings such as kinship, ritual, womens' status. Broader in scope than the Encyclopedia of World Cultures, this set can only be used to gain a general understanding of a country and its cultures. The authors were asked to describe what is culturally "universal" within the country and what varies by ethnic group, region and class. A unique feature is inclusion of "do's" and "don'ts" for culture, such as appropriate topics for "small talk". Brief discussion of ethinc relations is also included. A valuable bibliography of additional sources to consult is provided at the end of each country's entry.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Washington: GPO, 1980- .
(Uris stacks JC571.C85; also Olin and Law)
These reports on individual country human rights practices are prepared annually by the Department of State in compliance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which requires human rights reports on all countries that receive aid from the United States and all countries that are members of the United Nations. Reports include sections on recent history, respect for human rights, respect for political rights, and details on the economic, social, and cultural situations for each country. Entries are arranged alphabetically by country under regional headings.
United States. Bureau of the Census. County and City Data Book. Washington: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Social and Economic Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census, 1949- .
(Uris Ref HA 202 A34+; also Olin and Mann)
A supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States, this publication provides a wealth of statistical data for counties, standard metropolitan statistical areas and cities. Data collected were derived from the latest available censuses of population, housing, government, manufacturers, retail and wholesale trade, etc.
County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City and County Data Book. Lanham: Bernan, 1992- .
(Uris Ref HA 202 C85; also ILR Ref HA 202 A362; Mann Ref HA 202 A3831 and Olin Ref HA 202 A345)
"An annual publication providing the most up-to-date statistical information available for every state, county, metropolitan area, and city in the United States." Organized similarly to County and City Data Book.
County Business Patterns. Washington: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1947-.
(Olin HC 101 C85; also Hotel, BPA, ILR)
An annual series giving state data on number of establishments, total employment, and payroll by establishment.
County data is often available for individual states in state statistical sources or state registers. Looking in the Union Catalog under the following subject headings will often lead you to such
material:
NAME OF STATE (New Jersey, Maryland, Etc.)--STATISTICS
NAME OF STATE--REGISTERS
Typical of items found under such subject headings are:
Maryland Manual. Annapolis: Archives Division, Hall of Records Commision, Department of General Services, 1953 (?)- . (Olin Ref JK 3831 1983/84)
A biennial compilation of facts and statistics for the State of Maryland. Chapters on counties include such information as: County seat, origin, name, form of government, county code and logo, area, population, per capita income, colleges and universities, museums and much more.
New York State Statistical Yearbook. Albany: New York State Division of the Budget, 1967- .
(Uris Ref HA 541 N53+; also Olin, Mann Ref HA 541 A3)
"A comprehensive and official compendium of statistical data about the Empire State, its people, economy, environment, government finances and services and general socio-economic characteristics." (preface) An excellent source for New York County demographic data.
County Profiles, Socio-economic Characteristics. Albany: New York State Department of Labor, 1981- .
(Uris Ref HC 107 N7 C85+; also Olin)
Individual volumes cover socio-economic data for each county in New York.
CPI Detailed Report. Washington: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1974- .
(Uris Ref HD 6983 A21+; also GSM, ILR)
The CPI Detailed Report is published monthly and provides exhaustive information on the Consumer Price Index (the measure of the average change in prices of food, clothing, shelter, etc. over a given period of time) for all urban consumers and for wage earners and clerical workers. Data is given by type of product or service (e.g. milk, eggs, fuel) and by region (e.g. California, Chicago, Northeast). A section at the back of each issue explains the use of the Index and the meaning of terminology used in it.
Crawford, Hubert H. Crawford's Encyclopedia of Comic Books. Middle Village, N.Y.: Jonathan David Publishers, 1978. (Uris Ref PN6725 .C89)
A heavy-illustrated guide to the major comic books in the U.S.
Cree, Anthony, comp. Cree's Dictionary of Latin Quotations. Topsfield: Newbury, 1978.
(Uris PN 6080 C91)
Intended for students who encounter Latin quotes "in the course of their non-Classical reading." (Introduction) Arranged alphabetically by the first word of the Latin quote, each entry provides the quote, a pronunciation, an English translation, and a citation to the original source. It is limited by its lack of an index. One must know the first word of the Latin quote to find a translation or a citation.
Crime and the Justice System in America: an Encyclopedia. 1997.
[OLIN REF HV 6789 C6884x 1997]
Brooks, Richard A., ed. A Critical Bibliography of French Literature. Syracuse: Syracuse UP, 1947- .
(Olin Ref Z 2171 C12 1951)
This is a work in progress. To date it covers the mediaeval period through the eighteenth century and the twentieth century. This selective and annotated bibliography includes books, dissertations, and periodical articles, with references to reviews. Each volume contains its own index. Olin has volumes 1-4 and 6 with supplements to 3 and 4.
Furet, François, and Mona Ozouf, eds. A Critical Dictionary of the French Revolution. Trans. Arthur Goldhammer. Cambridge, Mass.: Belknap Pr. of Harvard Univ. Pr., 1989. (Uris Ref DC147 .D55 1989; also Olin)
In five sections, presents recent scholarship on the Events, Actors, Institutions, Ideas, and Historians and Commentators of the French Revolution. 100 essays, approx. 6-12 pages in length, include references for further reading and related topics. Name and subject indexes and good color illustrations.
Rycroft, Charles. Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis. Towata, NJ: Littlefield Adams, 1973. (Olin Ref RC 437 R99 1973)
Defines the terms necessary to an understanding of the psychological theories and forms of treatment derived from Freud, Jung, Adler, and the existential schools of psychoanalysis.
Critical Perspectives On... Washington: Three Continents, dates vary (locations and call numbers vary)
The Critical Perspective series published by the Three Continents Press states that its purpose is to provide "the teacher and student with the most important critical and historic commentary on major authors, themes and national literatures of the non-western world." Titles published to date cover the following African writers and subjects: Amos Tutuola, Chinua Achebe, Nigerian Literatures, Wole Soyinka, Lusophone Literature from Africa, Aime Cesaire, Ngugi Wa Thiong-o and Christopher Okigbo. An ongoing series, there are plans to publish at least 20 more titles. Each volume consists of a group of critical studies on the works of the featured writer, an extensive bibliography, and short sketches of the contributors.
Magill, Frank, ed. Critical Survey of Poetry. Foreign Language Series. 5 vols. Englewood Cliffs: Salem, 1984. (Uris Ref PN 1022 C93; also Olin Ref PN 41 C93)
The first four volumes provide critical studies of 197 poets whose works have had an important influence on the literature of their native language. Includes bibliographies. Volume five contains lengthy essays (e.g. "German Poetry since 1800") and the index for the set.
Magill, Frank N., ed. Critical Survey of Short Fiction. 7 vols. Englewood Cliffs: Salem, 1981
(Olin Ref PN 3373 C93)
This work provides an exhaustive examination of the history and development of the short story. Divided into three parts, the first two volumes of this set contain some fifty essays that deal either with the genre historically or critically from a broad base. Many of these essays include bibliographies. Volumes three through six contain extended critical articles on 261 important writers who contributed to the genre. Each of these articles, arranged by author, includes: a list of principal short fiction works; brief sections discussing other literary influences; and a brief biography. The major portion of each article is devoted to an analysis of the author's short fiction in general, with in-depth critical examinations of several particular works. Volume seven contains a general author and title index as well as 390 short articles on mostly comtemporary writers of short fiction.
Tucker, Martin, gen. ed. The Critical Temper: a Survey of Modern Criticism on English and American Literature from the Beginnings to the Twentieth Century. 3 vols. New York: Ungar, 1969.
(Uris Ref PR 83 C93; also Olin)
This work presents "a panoramic view o