Pacific Northwest History

Books and resources about Pacific Northwest history, including Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska

Pacific Northwest HistoryMap of the Pacific Northwest

While not a formally outlined geographic area, but commonly understood as the Cascadia area spanning west of the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest is an undisputedly beautiful region of the United States. 

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Online Collections

Linked below are a collection of commonly used sources for finding sources - secondary, primary, and tertiary - about the history of the area. Note that there are additional pages in this guide focusing more on specific areas that also make use of some of these core collections, but do also have additional resources linked and suggested. 

Featured Background Articles

Looking for articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals?

Remember to click on the Articles in the TCC Databases tab located in this guide to see a list of suggested databases. There you can find articles about the history of the Pacific Northwest. And be sure to check the other tabs in this guide, such as the People Groups & Immigration or Trade, Industry & Transportation for more Tacoma/Pierce County-related articles on a variety of topics.

Featured Books & eBooks

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The open door: A history of Tacoma Community College

Monograph written by Dale Coleman, TCC Adjunct Faculty Librarian, and published by Tacoma Community College, 2015.

Contested boundaries: A new Pacific Northwest history

Tip: You may need to log in with your portal credentials to view this e-book. "[A]n engaging, contemporary look at the themes, events, and people that have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest over the last two centuries."

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