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Reference database that provides access to a large number of biographical sources, atlases, and encyclopedias covering the arts, business, economics, history, literature, science, technology, religion, philosophy, politics, psychology, geography, country studies, and more.
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Statista provides statistical data from sources such as opinion research institutions, business organizations, scientific journals, trade publications and government agencies. Topics include business, politics, society, technology, education.

List of United States Immigration Laws
A list of major laws and court decisions relating to immigration procedures and enforcement that have been enacted for the United States.
U.S. Census
Historical data from the U.S. Census (1790 to present).

Encyclopedia of North American Immigration by John Powell
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9781438110127
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Encyclopedia of North American Immigration, Revised Edition is a comprehensive encyclopedia consisting of hundreds of A-to-Z entries on events, themes, people, places, and legislation related to immigration.
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Call Number: Online (eBook)
This two-volume reference work examines 101 different ethnic groups in the United States, ranging from migrant groups to certain distinct religions.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
Call Number: Ref 973.0468 Ox98
This multi-volume encyclopedia seeks to document the history and experience of Latinos and Latinas in U.S. society since the early Colonial period of this country.
U. S. Immigration and Migration Reference Library by Lawrence W. Baker
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9780787675653
Publication Date: 2004-05-28
Chronicles and interpretations of the phenomenal waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times through the period from 1820 to 1930, when the United States was the destination of some 60% of the world's immigrants -- up to the present day, when restrictive policies have temporarily stanched the flow of immigrants.