A-Z Databases

A Global History of Epidemics provides primary sources on disease prevention, outbreak response, sanitation, and public health from 1800 to 1970, with an emphasis on the British Empire. The resource offers historical insight into how infectious diseases shaped public health policy during the colonial era. It includes correspondence, reports, photographs, diagrams, and film documenting the spread and treatment of epidemics and pandemics worldwide.

Part of Gale's Archives Unbound series, this digital collection presents British diplomatic and government records that reveal how the American Civil War was viewed and influenced abroad. It covers foreign reactions, U.S. international relations, and the war’s impact on trade, diplomacy, and global politics.

This digital archive offers access to the historical records of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), covering the years 1919 to 1994. The collection includes minutes, reports, correspondence, field documents, and publications that document global humanitarian efforts, disaster relief, and development work. It provides insights into the Federation’s role in health, refugee support, and international cooperation during major 20th-century events, including wars and natural disasters.