We (Hekman Library) have a trial (until June 30, 2010) for a digitized version of ATLA Historical Monographs Collection, which contains thousands of monographs, mostly from 1850 until 1923. WE have many of these books in the library already. About 10-15 years ago we purchased a substantial part of this collection in microfiche. I invite you to take a look - the trial is available for those connected through the Calvin College and Seminary IP range. Among the advantages of this database is that the text of each work is fully searchable.
American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Historical Monographs Collection: Series 1:
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American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Historical Monographs Collection: Series 2:
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ATLA Historical Monographs Collection:
The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Historical Monograph Collection consists of two Series that contain more than 29,000 titles focused on religion and theology. In its entirety, the collection is estimated to contain over 7.5 million pages, representing a core collection for colleges and universities with programs in history, theology, religion, sociology, political science and other disciplines. This collection features over two dozen foreign languages from books published all over the world.
Two series will be released. The segmentation is outlined below.
Series 1 consists of titles from the 13th Century through the 1893 World Parliament of Religions with the majority of titles from the 19th century.
Series 2 consists of titles published from 1894 through 1923.
The bulk of the titles date from 1850 through 1923, a time of great doctrinal, social and organization turmoil and upheaval in American culture. This important collection is a vital resource for scholars seeking to understand religious thought and practice in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Link to Historical Archives Flyer, Title List, and Additional Information: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=1152
