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U. S. History: The Nineteenth Century and the Civil War: Film Collections
Guide to the study of the United States in the 19th century and to the American Civil War.
American History in Video is a part of this collection. Includes commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries. See sample film clip on right.
Films on a variety of historical topics and time periods. Click on history under subjects to see a list. Or search for a specific topic in the box at the right.