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History: United States: Dissertations/Theses

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Search multiple thesis/dissertation databases.
Most dissertations since 1990 are available online.
Many theses in particular are not available online and are only held at the institution where the thesis was completed.
Sometimes your only option is to obtain a thesis or dissertation through Interlibrary Loan.

Dissertations / Theses Completed at MTSU

JEWL Scholar@MTSU: Theses and Dissertations
Library Catalog (Advanced Search)
Before executing the search, select "MTSU Theses - Special Collections - Walker Library" under the "Location" menu option.
Middle Tennessee Historical Theses
MTSU theses and dissertations that explore diverse aspects of the history of middle Tennessee.

Dissertations and Theses Completed Elsewhere

Dissertations & Theses Global from ProQuest
Index to dissertations and theses published in the United States and around the world, with many in full-text.

See ProQuest's LibGuide for more information and database help.

Directory of History Dissertations
Although limited to keyword search of titles, this directory is very useful for discovering dissertations in progress.
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD)
International organization that promotes the creation, use, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (EDTs). Website has resources for finding and submitting EDTs.

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2020 4:34 PM
URL: https://library.mtsu.edu/history
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Subjects: History

Tags: digital collections, history, primary sources