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An alphabetical listing of research databases with legal, biographical, genealogical, government, general information, including indexes, journals, and online newspapers that are available through the Connecticut State Library.

To find specific journals, magazines, or newspapers by title, also try our E-Journal Locator.

All of the databases listed below can be used at the Connecticut State Library (231 Capitol Ave., Hartford). Databases that are accessible from other locations are shown by the following symbols:

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  • iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library= iCONN - available anywhere within Connecticut, or from outside Connecticut by using a card from any Connecticut library, including the State Library
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19th Century Masterfile Authoritative subject, author and title indexes published prior to 1925.
Coverage: More.
Access Newspaper Archive Historical newspaper database covering over 400 cities and towns from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. dating back as far as the 1700's.   More.
Accounting & Tax with Standards   Accounting standards from FASB, GASB, and IASB along with top accounting literature.
Coverage: More.
American Indian History Online  Biographies, Events, Primary Sources, Timelines, Images, Maps and Charts, Tribes and Culture Areas.
Coverage: More.
American Periodicals Series Online, 1740-1900 Digitized images of over 1,100 American magazines and journals that began publication between 1740 and 1900.  More.
American State Papers, 1789-1838 United States legislative and executive documents.
Coverage: Text: 1st through 25th Congresses, 1789-1838, American State Papers Vols. 1-38. More.
Ancestry Library Edition Genealogical databases, articles, and full-text books.
Coverage: International, with focus on North America. More.
Archive Finder (formerly known as Archives USA) Directory of repositories and collections of primary source material housed across the United States.
Coverage: More.
Biography and Genealogy Master Index Index to 12 million biographical sketches, contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.
Coverage: International Updated: Every six months. More.
Biography Resource Center Biographical information on over 340,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.  Coverage: International.  Updated: Continuously.  More.
BNA Tax Management Library
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Booklist Online, at the State Library

Booklist Online, with a State Library card 

Book reviews and features from journal Booklist

Coverage:1992 - ; National; Updated: Every two weeks. More.
Boston Globe  Newspaper: Historical Boston Globe.
Coverage: 1872-1924.   More.
Britannica Online Britannica's article database, with links to other World Wide Web sites selected by Britannica editors.
Coverage: Full Text ; International ; Updated Continuously. More.
Congressional Research Digital Collection Public policy issues from Congressional Research Service.
Coverage: CRS reports, 1916 - ; Committee Prints, 1830 - Updated Continuously. National and international. More.
Connecticut Law Tribune

2002- via iCONN

2005- via publisher's website.  See Librarian for Log-in.

 Newspaper.  More.

Coverage:
2002 to present via iCONN.

2005 to present via publisher's website.  Password restricted.
Connecticut General Assembly Members, 1776- Database is available to everyone - no library card required Database of members of the Connecticut General Assembly.
Coverage: 1776 and 2008
Connecticut Patents Project Database is available to everyone - no library card required Patents issued to residents of the state of Connecticut.
Coverage: from the first decade of the 19th century to 1900.
Consumer Law Manuals Companion Web Sites The companion web site to print publications from the National Consumer Law Center with online access to appendices, pleadings, primary sources, and other practice aids relating to  consumer law.   More.
CQ Electronic Library American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs from Congressional Quarterly.
Coverage: More.
The Day (New London, CT)

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 Newspaper.  Coverage: 2000 to current.
Early American Imprints. Series I, Evans (1639-1800) Full-text collection of books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, government documents and ephemera printed in America from 1639-1800.  More.
Early American Newspapers, 1690-1922
Series 1 through 7 		Full-text of newspapers, 1690-1922.
Coverage: 1690 - mid 19th Century. Eastern North America. Updated Monthly. More.
English Reports
See Law Librarian 		English law cases.
Coverage: 1220-1865. Full text with indexes and Table of Cases. Great Britain. More.
Firstsearch Databases and full-text articles, including the New York Times for the last 90 days, and WorldCat using precise searches
Coverage: International. More.
Fitch's Home for Soldiers Database is available to everyone - no library card required Veterans' files from the Fitch's Home for Soldiers.
Coverage: Mostly Civil War veterans, with some Spanish American War veterans.
Footnote.com Searchable original, historical documents ranging from major historical events to personal accounts and family histories.  Users can also share their own content and insights. More.
Gale's Ready Reference Shelf General reference databases list associations, publishers, publications, databases, TV and radio stations and more.
Coverage: More.
Government Periodicals Index Detailed subject and author index to U.S. government magazines and newsletters.
Coverage: Updated quarterly with more than 2,000 articles. More.
Guide to Reference From ALA, a selective, annotated bibliography of the best reference books for college and research libraries.  More.
GuideStar Premium
See Librarian for Log-in		 Comprehensive data on nonprofit organizations, with IRS data, employee information, and grants.
Coverage: More.
Hartford Courant Multiple versions with differing coverage.
Hartford Courant Electronic Edition (formerly eCourant)
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 Newspaper. Coverage: Most recent 30 days.  The Hartford Courant electronic edition in searchable PDF format.  More.
Hartford Courant (1992-current) 
Newspaper. Coverage: 1992 to current. More.
Historical Hartford Courant (1923-1984) 
Newspaper. Coverage: 1923-1984. More.
Historical Hartford Courant (1764-1922)
Newspaper. Coverage: 1764 to December 31, 1922. More.
HeinOnline Comprehensive historical collection of legal and law-related material, including many North American legal journals.
Coverage: From 1800's to present. Continually adding new content. More.
HeritageQuest Online Family histories, genealogical serials, local histories, and primary sources, including U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930, and Private Relief Actions, Memorials and Petitions from the U. S. Serial Set.
Coverage: All 50 states, Canada and the British Isles. More.
Historic Map Works Library Edition Full color, digital collection of over 200,000 United States and World maps and atlases spanning several hundred years. More.
iCONN Business, general reference, homework help, health databases; Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals.
Coverage: World; Updated: Various. More.
iCONN Newsstand Newspapers. Coverage: Varies.
Boston Globe, 1980-current New York Times, 1980-current
Christian Science Monitor, 1988-current Wall Street Journal, 1984-current
Hartford Courant, 1992-current Washington Post, 1987-current
Los Angeles Times, 1985-current
Index to Legal Periodicals Full text plus indexing of legal journals and books
Coverage: Indexing 1908 - , Abstracting 1990 - , “select” Full Text 1995 - ; United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. More.
IndexMaster Indices and tables of contents from legal treatises.
Coverage: International; Updated: Daily. More.
JSTOR Journals in economics, education, political science, population/demography, statistics and other disciplines.
Coverage: 1800's to 3-5 years ago. More.
LegalTrac  Indexing for law reviews, legal newspapers, law specialty publications and bar association journals.
Coverage: 1980 - ; International; Updated: Weekly. More.
LexisNexis Congressional Comprehensive index and selected full-text source for Congressional publications.
Coverage: 1819- ; United States; Updated: Daily. More.
LexisNexis State Capital State bills and laws, constitutions, regulations, newspapers of record, legislative issues, legislature membership.
Coverage: All 50 states; Updated: Continuously. More.
LexisNexis Statistical Indexes and abstracts over 100,000 federal, state and private statistical sources.
Coverage: U. S. government, 1973- ; private and state government, 1980- ; international, 1983- ; Updated: Continuously. More.
Library Literature Online Indexes articles and book reviews of key library and information science journals.
Coverage: More.
LISTA Index to library, information science and technology periodicals, books, research reports and proceedings. Coverage:  Mid-1960s to current.  Updated: Continuously.   More.
LLMC-Digital U.S. executive, judicial, and legislative materials digitized by the Law Library Microform Consortium.
Coverage: National; Updated: Monthly. More.
Making of Modern Law: Trials 1600-1926 Comprehensive digital collection comprised of over 10,000 titles on Anglo-American trials 1600-1926. 
Coverage: 1600-1926.   More.
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Laws Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Tribal Laws
Coverage: Current to 2007. Updated: Annually. More.
Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, 1895-1976 A finding aid for all publications of the United States government, including those of the Congress and all executive departments, dating from 1895 to 1976.  More.
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws - Archive Publications (NCCUSL) Full text of Model Acts drafted, recommended or endorsed by the Conference.
Coverage: More.
New England Ancestors Databases of names associated with New England genealogy.
Coverage: Primarily North America, with focus on New England; Updated: Daily More.
New York Times  Newspaper: Historical New York Times with Index.
Coverage: 1851-2003.  Index: 1851-1993.  More.
Noble Pension Database Database is available to everyone - no library card required Pension Application Files with correspondence, pension applications, and supporting documentation.
Coverage: Civil War and Spanish American War, plus two Revolutionary War veterans.
OED (Oxford English Dictionary) Historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day.
Coverage: Editions from 1884 - ; Updated quarterly. More.
Ordinance.com Municipal codes, zoning & subdivision by-laws, ordinances and maps.
Coverage: Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island; Updated: Regularly, as new material is received. More.
Origins Network British and Irish record collections dating back to the 13th century, as well as rare and unique photos and books to browse. More.
PACER

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 PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)
Coverage: Geographic: United States federal courts. Dates of coverage varies with jurisdiction. More.
PAIS International and PAIS Archive Index to international literature in public affairs, public and social policies, and international relations.
Coverage: 1915 - current ; Updated: Monthly.  More.
Public Documents Masterfile Federal, state, local, and international public documents.
Coverage: 1789 - present; Updated: Monthly. More.
Reference USA  Database containing information on over 10 million U.S. companies.
Coverage: United States. More.
Sanborn Maps Sanborn fire insurance maps for Connecticut towns and cities between 1867 and 1970.
Coverage: Connecticut only. More.
Social Sciences Full-Text Full Text and indexing for social sciences journals.
Coverage: Indexing 1983 - , Abstracting 1984 - and “select” Full Text 1994 - More.
STAT-USA Economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government.
Coverage: United States, International; Updated: Continuously. More.
ThomasNet.com Database of over 650,000 distributors, manufacturers and service companies.
Coverage: Varies; Updated: Continuously.  More.
Tiara Researcher Multilateral and bilateral treaties and international agreements ratified by the United States.
Coverage: Treaties in force,and in effect as of Jan. 1, 1988; International; Updated: Monthly. More.
U.S. Congressional Documents Bound and daily versions of the Congressional Record, and its predecessors.
Coverage: 1789-  More.
U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1980 Reports, Documents, and Journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Coverage: 1817 - ; Updated: Continuously, provider intends to provide material up to 1980. More.
U.S. Federal Agency Library Official case law of some of the most important United States government institutions
Coverage:  Varies, earliest is 1894.  More
U.S. House and Senate Journals, 1789-1817 Journals of the House of Representatives and Senate for the first 14 Congresses of the United States.
Coverage: 1st Congress - 14th Congress, 1798-1817. More.
U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 Primary judicial documents presented to the United States Supreme Court.
Coverage: 1832-1978. More.
Westlaw Current and historical state and federal statutes, case law materials, periodicals, law reviews, and other legal resources.
Coverage: 50 States; District of Columbia; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeal; Federal District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts; Updated: Daily. More.
Wethersfield Prison Records Database is available to everyone - no library card required Warrants of Commitment for prisoners.
Coverage: 1800-1903
World War I Veterans Database Database is available to everyone - no library card required Military Service Questionnaires, from World War I veterans and families of deceased veterans.
Coverage: 1919-1920.
WorldCat Bibliographic database of authoritative research materials owned by libraries, keyword searching only, available anywhere. At the State Library, use WorldCat through Firstsearch for more precise searches.
Coverage: Before 1000 BC to present; International; multiple languages. More.
Access Newspaper Archive

Historical newspaper database covering over 400 cities and towns from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. dating back as far as the 1700's.   More.
Accounting & Tax with Standards   This database requires a current State Library library card

Accounting standards from FASB, GASB, and IASB along with top accounting literature.
Coverage: More.
American Indian History Online  This database requires a current State Library library card

Biographies, Events, Primary Sources, Timelines, Images, Maps and Charts, Tribes and Culture Areas.
Coverage: More.
American Periodicals Series Online, 1740-1900

Digitized images of over 1,100 American magazines and journals that began publication between 1740 and 1900.  More.
American State Papers, 1789-1838

United States legislative and executive documents.
Coverage: Text: 1st through 25th Congresses, 1789-1838, American State Papers Vols. 1-38. More.
Ancestry Library Edition

Genealogical databases, articles, and full-text books.
Coverage: International, with focus on North America. More.
Archive Finder (formerly known as Archives USA)

Directory of repositories and collections of primary source material housed across the United States.
Coverage: More.
Biography and Genealogy Master Index

Index to 12 million biographical sketches, contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.
Coverage: International Updated: Every six months. More.
Biography Resource Center iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Biographical information on over 340,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.  Coverage: International.  Updated: Continuously.  More.
BNA Tax Management Library
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Research tools and practice guidance on tax aspects of U.S. income, foreign income, and estates, gifts, and trusts. Coverage: More.
Booklist Online, at the State Library

Booklist Online, with a State Library card  This database requires a current State Library library card

Book reviews and features from journal Booklist

Coverage:1992 - ; National; Updated: Every two weeks. More.
Boston Globe  This database requires a current State Library library card

Newspaper: Historical Boston Globe.
Coverage: 1872-1924.   More.
Britannica Online

Britannica's article database, with links to other World Wide Web sites selected by Britannica editors.
Coverage: Full Text ; International ; Updated Continuously. More.
Congressional Research Digital Collection

Public policy issues from Congressional Research Service.
Coverage: CRS reports, 1916 - ; Committee Prints, 1830 - Updated Continuously. National and international. More.
Connecticut Law Tribune

2002- via iCONN

2005- via publisher's website.  See Librarian for Log-in.   More
Connecticut General Assembly Members, 1776- Database is available to everyone - no library card required

Database of members of the Connecticut General Assembly.
Coverage: 1776 and 2008

Connecticut Patents Project Database is available to everyone - no library card required

Patents issued to residents of the state of Connecticut.
Coverage: from the first decade of the 19th century to 1900.
Consumer Law Manuals Companion Web Sites

The companion web site to print publications from the National Consumer Law Center with online access to appendices, pleadings, primary sources, and other practice aids relating to  consumer law.   More.
CQ Electronic Library

American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs from Congressional Quarterly.
Coverage: More.
The Day (New London, CT)

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Newspaper.  Coverage: 2000 to current.
Early American Imprints. Series I, Evans (1639-1800)

Full-text collection of books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, government documents and ephemera printed in America from 1639-1800.  More.
Early American Newspapers, 1690-1922
Series 1 through 7

Full-text of newspapers, 1690-1922.
Coverage: 1690 - mid 19th Century. Eastern North America. Updated Monthly. More.
English Reports
See Law Librarian

English law cases.
Coverage: 1220-1865. Full text with indexes and Table of Cases. Great Britain. More.
Firstsearch

Databases and full-text articles, including the New York Times for the last 90 days, and WorldCat using precise searches
Coverage: International. More.
Fitch's Home for Soldiers Database is available to everyone - no library card required

Veterans' files from the Fitch's Home for Soldiers.
Coverage: Mostly Civil War veterans, with some Spanish American War veterans.

Footnote.com

Searchable original, historical documents ranging from major historical events to personal accounts and family histories.  Users can also share their own content and insights. More.
Gale's Ready Reference Shelf

General reference databases list associations, publishers, publications, databases, TV and radio stations and more.
Coverage: More.
Government Periodicals Index

Detailed subject and author index to U.S. government magazines and newsletters.
Coverage: Updated quarterly with more than 2,000 articles. More.
Guide to Reference
From ALA, a selective, annotated bibliography of the best reference books for college and research libraries.  More.
GuideStar Premium
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Comprehensive data on nonprofit organizations, with IRS data, employee information, and grants.
Coverage: More.
Hartford Courant Electronic Edition (formerly eCourant)
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Newspaper. Coverage: Most recent 30 days.  The Hartford Courant electronic edition in searchable PDF format.    More.
Hartford Courant (1992-current)iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Newspaper. Coverage: 1992 to current. More.
Historical Hartford Courant (1923-1984)  This database requires a current State Library library card

Newspaper. Coverage: 1923-1984. More.
Historical Hartford Courant (1764-1922) iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Newspaper. Coverage: 1764 to December 31, 1922. More.
HeinOnline

Comprehensive historical collection of legal and law-related material, including many North American legal journals.
Coverage: From 1800's to present. Continually adding new content. More.
HeritageQuest Online iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Family histories, genealogical serials, local histories, and primary sources, including U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930, and Private Relief Actions, Memorials and Petitions from the U. S. Serial Set.
Coverage: All 50 states, Canada and the British Isles. More.
Historic Map Works Library Edition

Full color, digital collection of over 200,000 United States and World maps and atlases spanning several hundred years.  More.
iCONN iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Business, general reference, homework help, health databases; Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals.
Coverage: World; Updated: Various. More.
iCONN Newsstand iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Newspapers. Coverage: Varies.

Boston Globe, 1980-current New York Times, 1980-current
Christian Science Monitor, 1988-current Wall Street Journal, 1984-current
Hartford Courant, 1992-current Washington Post, 1987-current
Los Angeles Times, 1985-current
Index to Legal Periodicals

Full text plus indexing of legal journals and books
Coverage: Indexing 1908 - , Abstracting 1990 - , “select” Full Text 1995 - ; United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. More.
IndexMaster

Indices and tables of contents from legal treatises.
Coverage: International; Updated: Daily. More.
JSTOR

Journals in economics, education, political science, population/demography, statistics and other disciplines.
Coverage: 1800's to 3-5 years ago. More.
LegalTrac  This database requires a current State Library library card

Indexing for law reviews, legal newspapers, law specialty publications and bar association journals.
Coverage: 1980 - ; International; Updated: Weekly. More.
LexisNexis Congressional

Comprehensive index and selected full-text source for Congressional publications.
Coverage: 1819- ; United States; Updated: Daily. More.
LexisNexis State Capital

State bills and laws, constitutions, regulations, newspapers of record, legislative issues, legislature membership.
Coverage: All 50 states; Updated: Continuously. More.
LexisNexis Statistical

Indexes and abstracts over 100,000 federal, state and private statistical sources.
Coverage: U. S. government, 1973- ; private and state government, 1980- ; international, 1983- ; Updated: Continuously. More.
Library Literature Online

Indexes articles and book reviews of key library and information science journals.
Coverage: More.
LISTA iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut library

Index to library, information science and technology periodicals, books, research reports and proceedings. Coverage:  Mid-1960s to current.  Updated: Continuously.   More.
LLMC-Digital

U.S. executive, judicial, and legislative materials digitized by the Law Library Microform Consortium.
Coverage: National; Updated: Monthly. More.
Making of Modern Law: Trials 1600-1926

Comprehensive digital collection comprised of over 10,000 titles on Anglo-American trials 1600-1926. 
Coverage: 1600-1926.   More.
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Laws

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Tribal Laws
Coverage: Current to 2007. Updated: Annually. More.
Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, 1895-1976
A finding aid for all publications of the United States government, including those of the Congress and all executive departments, dating from 1895 to 1976.  More.
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws - Archive Publications (NCCUSL)

Full text of Model Acts drafted, recommended or endorsed by the Conference.
Coverage: More.
New England Ancestors

Databases of names associated with New England genealogy.
Coverage: Primarily North America, with focus on New England; Updated: Daily More.
New York Times  This database requires a current State Library library card

Newspaper: Historical New York Times.
Coverage: 1851-2003.  More.
Nineteenth-century Masterfile - 19th Century Masterfile

Authoritative subject, author and title indexes published prior to 1925.
Coverage: More.

Noble Pension Database Database is available to everyone - no library card required

Pension Application Files with correspondence, pension applications, and supporting documentation.
Coverage: Civil War and Spanish American War, plus two Revolutionary War veterans.
OED (Oxford English Dictionary)

Historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day.
Coverage: Editions from 1884 - ; Updated quarterly. More.
Ordinance.com

Municipal codes, zoning & subdivision by-laws, ordinances and maps.
Coverage: Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island; Updated: Regularly, as new material is received. More.
Origins Network

British and Irish record collections dating back to the 13th century, as well as rare and unique photos and books to browse.  More.
PACER

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PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)
Coverage: Geographic: United States federal courts. Dates of coverage varies with jurisdiction. More.

PAIS International and PAIS Archive

Index to international literature in public affairs, public and social policies, and international relations.
Coverage: 1915 - current ; Updated: Monthly.  More.
Public Documents Masterfile

Federal, state, local, and international public documents.
Coverage: 1789 - present; Updated: Monthly. More.
Reference USA  This database requires a current State Library library card

Database containing information on over 10 million U.S. companies.
Coverage: United States. More.
Sanborn Maps

Sanborn fire insurance maps for Connecticut towns and cities between 1867 and 1970.
Coverage: Connecticut only. More.
Social Sciences Full-Text

Full Text and indexing for social sciences journals.
Coverage: Indexing 1983 - , Abstracting 1984 - and “select” Full Text 1994 - More.
STAT-USA

Economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government.
Coverage: United States, International; Updated: Continuously. More.
ThomasNet.com

Database of over 650,000 distributors, manufacturers and service companies.
Coverage: Varies; Updated: Continuously.  More.

Tiara Researcher

Multilateral and bilateral treaties and international agreements ratified by the United States.
Coverage: Treaties in force,and in effect as of Jan. 1, 1988; International; Updated: Monthly. More.
U.S. Congressional Documents

Bound and daily versions of the Congressional Record, and its predecessors.
Coverage: 1789-  More.
U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1980

Reports, Documents, and Journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Coverage: 1817 - ; Updated: Continuously, provider intends to provide material up to 1980. More.
U.S. Federal Agency Library

Official case law of some of the most important United States government institutions
Coverage:  Varies, earliest is 1894.  More
U.S. House and Senate Journals, 1789-1817

Journals of the House of Representatives and Senate for the first 14 Congresses of the United States.
Coverage: 1st Congress - 14th Congress, 1798-1817. More.
U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978

Primary judicial documents presented to the United States Supreme Court.
Coverage: 1832-1978. More.

Westlaw

Current and historical state and federal statutes, case law materials, periodicals, law reviews, and other legal resources.
Coverage: 50 States; District of Columbia; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeal; Federal District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts; Updated: Daily. More.

Wethersfield Prison Records Database is available to everyone - no library card required

Warrants of Commitment for prisoners.
Coverage: 1800-1903

World War I Veterans Database Database is available to everyone - no library card required

Military Service Questionnaires, from World War I veterans and families of deceased veterans.
Coverage: 1919-1920.

WorldCat

Bibliographic database of authoritative research materials owned by libraries, keyword searching only, available anywhere. At the State Library, use WorldCat through Firstsearch for more precise searches.
Coverage: Before 1000 BC to present; International; multiple languages. More.
19th Century Masterfile

Authoritative subject, author and title indexes published prior to 1925.
Coverage: More.