This first-ever encyclopedia of the Midwest seeks to embrace this large and diverse area, to give it voice, and help define its distinctive character. Organized

Stories told within institutions play a powerful role, helping to define not only the institution itself, but also its individual members. How do institutions u

First published in 1961, Early Midwestern Travel Narratives records and describes first-person records of journeys in the frontier and early settlement periods

In a series of original essays ten experts consider the question of regional identity as a useful way of thinking about Midwestern history and culture.

An easy-to-use guide to American regional folklore with advice on conducting research, regional essays, and a selective annotated bibliography. American Regiona