Red Scare - Early 20th Century - History - Resource Guides at Perkiomen School

First Red Scare (1919-1921)

The Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti by James Barter
Call Number: 345.73 BAR
ISBN: 1590185498
Publication Date: 2005-01-07
McCarthy and the Fear of Communism in American History by Karen Zeinert
Call Number: 973.92 Zel
ISBN: 0894909878
Publication Date: 1998-08-01
This book outlines the rise of anti-communism in the United States beginning after World War I and culminating in the virulently anti-communist activities led by Senator Joe McCarthy in the 1950s and also discusses the aftermath of the McCarthy era.

American History in Video This link opens in a new window
A database made up entirely of video resources. A combination of documentary films and archival news reels on all eras of American history make up this valuable collection. Search by time period, subject, person, or advanced keyword search. Videos include transcripts to help you understand and find just the right clip for your research project.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers and U.S. Major Dailies This link opens in a new window
This library offers online access to historical newspapers that you can click through cover to cover, or search by topic, date, or article type (article, photo, comic, birth/death/marriage notice, display ad, film review, etc.). They present firsthand accounts and opinions that bring history to life. Also provides access to current full-text content from selected U.S. newspapers.
American History Online This link opens in a new window
An excellent reference source for any subject in American history. Includes encyclopedia articles, images, videos, maps, and primary source documents.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is an archive of scholarly writing across academic disciplines. Highly recommended for deeper information gathering in subjects related to the humanities, though STEM-related fields are also represented. Currency varies by journal. You will see this database in college.