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War (General)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Connecticut History Online (CHO) 
 Over 14,000 images of photographs, drawings, and prints of Connecticut, mostly from 1800-2000. Search capabilities include keyword, subject, title, and date. There are several photo essays ( Journeys ) which group images into themes such as the textile and maritime industries, the Connecticut River, natural disasters, rural life, and war. Detailed catalog records describe the images. A project of the Connecticut Historical Society, the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at the University of Connecticut, and Mystic Seaport. http://www.cthistoryonline.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 4, 2004 Crimes of War
"The Crimes of War Project was established in 1999 to educate the general public and concerned professionals about international humanitarian law (IHL)-with specific emphasis on the Geneva Conventions." Included on their Web site are The Magazine (with archives), photo essays and other articles, and Expert Analysis . Topics discussed include Bob Kerrey's actions in Vietnam, the destruction of East Timor, ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, Pinochet's prosecution, and war crimes in Sierra Leone and other parts of the world. Resources provides related links, a timeline of IHL treaties and conventions, a bibliography, and more. http://www.crimesofwar.org/ Topics: Crime, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Military, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 30, 2001 Cuban Heritage Collection
Several collections of digitized photographs, manuscripts, letters, and other documents from various periods in Cuba's history, including the the Ten Year War (1868-1878), the War of Independence (1895-1898), the Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961), and more. From the University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library. http://digital.library.miami.edu/chcdigital/chcdigital.shtml Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Feb 7, 2006 Historic Naval Ships Visitors' Guide
A list of war ships from the Revolutionary War to the 1990s (mostly American, but also a few from other countries) and where they can be visited. Each entry has a description, photograph, and Web link, if available, as well as information about how that ship was used. The ships are listed by location, name, and the U.S. ships with overnight programs. Sponsored by the Historic Naval Ships Association and the Maritime Park Association. http://www.hnsa.org/index.htm Topics: Museums, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Transportation Last updated Jun 15, 2006 Ingenious
This British site "brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture. ... The site contains over 30,000 images which are used to illustrate over 30 different subjects, topics and debates." Topics include war, communication, travel, and health. Searchable. From the National Museum of Science & Industry (NMSI), with contributions from several other museums. http://www.ingenious.org.uk Topics: History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science Last updated Oct 6, 2004 K-9 History: The Dogs of War
Contains information on the "military use of dogs in both war and peace." Includes many rare photographs and covers dogs working as messengers, sentries, lifesavers, draft animals, comforting companions, and more, with a major emphasis on the United States and Britain. http://community.webtv.net/Hahn-50thAP-K9/K9History/ Topics: Animals, Disabilities, Mammals, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Nov 6, 2005 League of Nations Photo Archive
"Although the League of Nations ceased to exist in 1946, its archives and historical collections survive as invaluable resources for historical research. In 1957, the Archives of the League of Nations was created." This digitized collection includes photos of individuals (such as prime ministers), assemblies, councils, delegations, and organizations. The site also includes digital copies of a few books, as well as a timeline and links to related resources. http://www.indiana.edu/~league/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History Last updated May 7, 2003 National Museum of the US Air Force
A large, searchable collection of historic information and photos about aircraft and missiles from aviation's early years; World War II; Korean war; modern and space flight; presidential aircraft; engines; weapons; equipment; uniforms; and more. There are special archives and galleries; an index of manufacturers; related links; and trivia quizzes. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Transportation, U.S. Military, United States History Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Naval Historical Center
As the official history project of the U.S. Department of the Navy, the Center’s role is to preserve, analyze, and interpret various aspects of American naval history for the Navy, scholars, military buffs, and the general public. Some topics covered in this rich and detailed site include ships’ histories; wars and battles; maritime traditions; uniforms; and, images from the Center’s document and photographic archives. Also includes links to related Web sites. http://www.history.navy.mil/ Topics: History, Military, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Transportation, U.S. Military Last updated Feb 12, 2003 Panoramic Photographs: Taking the Long View, 1851-1991
Contains "approximately four thousand images featuring American cityscapes, landscapes, and group portraits." Subjects include "agricultural life; beauty contests; disasters; engineering work such as bridges, canals and dams; fairs and expositions; military and naval activities, especially during World War I; the oil industry; schools and college campuses, sports, and transportation." Includes a brief history of panoramic photography. Searchable and browsable. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/panoramic_photo/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Technology Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Picturing the Century: One Hundred Years of Photography From the National Archives
Photographs of 20th century American social history that "depict both the mundane and high political drama, society's failings as well as its triumphs, war's ugliness as well as its bravery." Browse by time period ("gallery") or photographer ("portfolio"). From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/picturing_the_century/home.html Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Photograph Collections: History, United States History Last updated Jul 28, 2005 The Rutgers Oral History Archives: World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War
This is "an enterprise to record the personal experiences of the men and women who served on the homefront and overseas. It is based on in-depth interviews of individuals who lived through these conflicts." This project has hundreds of oral history interviews, a photo gallery and a list, with illustrations, of shoulder patches and badges of honor. http://oralhistory.rutgers.edu/ Topics: History, Libraries & Archives by Type, Military, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History Last updated May 29, 2006 Social Issues Photographs
A collection of "historical images primarily from Washington State organized around the following topics: Japanese and Chinese Americans; the World War II Japanese internment camps of Camp Harmony (Puyallup) and Minidoka (Idaho); labor and politics; prohibition; legislative assemblies; women; socialist colonies in Washington State; [and] leisure activities such as camping, hiking and mountaineering." Searchable by keywords and browsable by topic. From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/socialweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History Last updated Feb 17, 2005 U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum
"For more than two centuries Quartermaster soldiers have fed, clothed and equipped the United States Army." This museum, located in Fort Lee, Va., collects artifacts relating to the Corps. The site offers a timeline, historical photographs, heraldry, history and traditions, and other information about the corps. Covers petroleum and water history, food programs, wars (especially World War II and the Korean War), and many other topics. Searchable. http://www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil/ Topics: Military, Museums, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, United States History Last updated Jun 17, 2004 Veterans History Project
This site describes a project to collect "oral history interviews, memoirs, letters, diaries, photographs, and other original materials from veterans of World Wars I and II, and the Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf Wars and the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present)." Includes guidelines for participating in the project, including tips for interviewing veterans and writing memoirs. From the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/vets/ Topics: Communities & Groups, History, Military, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, United States History Last updated Apr 3, 2005 |
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