hello all - this morning i was "browsing" and discovered the most
amazing site.  the name of the site is "CIS, Representing Lexis-Nexis in
the Academic and Public Library Markets".  It is just that, a resource
for colleges/universities/libraries to purchase these VERY extensive
research materials.  the costs, if you go to their price lists, are
staggering - obviously for institutions of higher learning and not
individuals.  the actual research that this site itemizes cannot be
"pulled up" on the computer BUT...it gives a powerful list of available
research material that individuals might be able to get access to
through public libraries, college libraries, etc.

the summaries of each research category/document are quite lengthy...
certainly enough in many cases to ascertain whether or not it would be
worth the time to further investigate the subject for personal
research.  the vast array of surnames included in each of the summaries
is staggering.

anyone interested in texas, the summary on the section "The Bexar
Archives, 1717-1836" is worth reading.  the section on the "Series on
Southern Women" is fascinating.

The site location is:


There are 3 main sections; American Studies, International Studies, and
Social Sciences & Humanities.  Click on "American Studies" for
starters.  Then click on "Colonial and Early U.S. History".   After i'd
gotten a taste of what this site has, i had great fun investigating all
over the site.  i've had the opportunity to stand in the library of
congress on several occasions.  the feeling is indescribable.  this site
isn't the library of congress, but it's pretty impressive.

sorry this message is lengthy.  i hope you enjoy the site.  by the way,
i have no personal or financial or any other kind of connection to the
site i've described.  i just thought it was a wonderful place to go and
wanted to share it with everyone.

have a nice day.

julie thames howell, jax, fla
surnames: THAMES and DUDLEY