Welcome to the research guide for the American West. This research guide supports both HST 254: American West to 1848 and HST 255: American West from 1848-Present. Please note that many of the resources on this guide cover the entire 19th century, so pay attention to dates, especially when looking for primary sources! If you have additional questions, please reach out to me at shielddk[at]wfu.edu. I would be happy to set up an individual meeting to discuss your research! 

Map of the United States of North America with parts of the adjacent countries. 1839. Library of Congress Digital Collections.