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What Type Of State Information Does A Reference Directory Of The United States Contain?

 

Resource directories contain a vast amount of data, which can be quickly accessed. Many resource directories have state almanacs; sections that list state fact and figures, such as state symbols, state flowers, state trees, state birds, state animals, state symbols, state flags, and state capitals; state agencies; geographies; new media sources;  and higher education. These state directories can often be used to collate a specific dataset in an order which is useful to the researcher. There may be information on employment figures by state. A researcher may find it useful to have access not only to that list in alphabetical order by state.

 

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Astrology

Astrology, astronomy is the scientific study of everything in outer space.

 
Domestic Violence (DV)

Provides links to resources and details about assistance networks for sexual abuse, assault, rape, and domestic violence. Find shelters and support organizations.

 

Missing Persons and Exploited Children

Links to resources that provide parents with the tools needed to protect and safeguard their children. Check photographs and files on missing children.

 

US 50 States on the Web

Offers a resource guide to information and facts  on and about the US 50 states. Find state colleges, universities, newspapers, radios and TV stations, traffic reports, and state symbols: animals, birds, flags, flowers, seals, and more as well as quick links to social, demographic, and economic statistics.

 

State Traffic Reports

Provides access to state road conditions, state highway conditions, and state weather as a public service. The information including road conditions, freeway conditions, highway conditions, airport conditions and flight delays, ferries, traffic, transit, and weather across the various states, and, and reflects the state's best information at the time of preparation and actual conditions may vary.
 

Media
 
Top Stories: News & Headlines

Top Stories: News and Headlines - Find top stories as well as breaking news, current events, the latest headlines, top stories, business, politics, entertainment, sports, technology, and more in the US.
 

US Newspapers

Find a directory of daily and weekly US Newspapers that maintain an online presence. Click here for more details.

  • US and National Press Associations
    Offers a listing of press associations within the United States, including National/Int'l Associations, Regional Associations, and State Press Associations.

  • US College Newspapers
    Access a network of public colleges and universities listed by state, so called 4-year state colleges which award bachelor's and master's degrees. Links to details on programs, courses, and classes. Click here for more details.
US Radio Stations

Find a directory of US Radio Stations that maintain an online presence with call frequency, description, location, and format, which includes most public and private FM and AM radio stations in the United States.

 

US Television Stations
Find a directory of US Television Stations that maintain an online presence with call letters, network affiliation, and respective channel. Click here for more details.

  • US Associations of Broadcasters
    Browse a listing of the 50 state's broadcasting association that represents and provides the radio and television broadcast media with a wide-variety of services.
Agencies
  • US State Government Home Pages
    Find a list of official government Websites home pages for the 50 American States, (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America.

  • State Amber Alert Plans
    Find Amber Alert Plans for the 50 American States,  a critical missing child response program that utilizes the resources of law enforcement and media to notify the public when children are kidnapped by predators.

  • Motor Vehicles, DMVs
    Located motor vehicles agencies, DMVs, responsible for titling and registering vehicles, and issuing driver's licenses, suspensions and reinstatements in your state. Get forms, manuals, and other publications.

  • State Sex Offenders Registries
    Located certain private and personal information on registered sex offenders, Megan's Law requires make certain private and personal information on registered sex offenders available to the public.

  • Unclaimed Funds & Property
    Offers links to each US state government entity responsible for safekeeping and return of assets from inactive accounts. Find forms and applications for claiming funds and properties.

Almanac
US Almanac Online: US State Facts & Figures

US Almanac furnishes details on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, and other statistical data. Access state facts and figures. Click here for more details.

 

US Geography: The Land - e-ReferenceDesk

Find images, descriptions, and a overview of the geography, topography, geographic land area, and major rivers in each state.

  • Land and Water Area
    Offers statistics and facts related to dry land, and land temporarily or partially covered by water that is defined as inland water for each of the 50 US states.
  • Highest Peaks
    Profiles the highest mountain in each of the 50 US states with a brief description, elevation, and ranking. Links to an interactive topo map of each high point.
  • Geographic Regions
    Show regional groupings of states and their definitions taken from standard language used by libraries. Reflects groupings used in the classification system of maps
History
 
On This Day in History

Learn about historic facts on this day in history.
 

State History Timelines

Provides a chronological timeline of important events and dates in the history of each of the fifty (50) US States. Access official symbols, emblems, and mascots.

  • United States Timeline
    Offers a chronological timeline of important dates and events in the history of the United States

State Histories: US Historic Facts and Overview
Find an overview of each of the fifty (50) US States history and heritage as well as details on population, geography, and facts. Access official symbols, emblems, and mascots.
 

State Histories: Early Histories: First Inhabitants
Learn about the early inhabitants or first inhabitants of each of the fifty (50) US States.

 

Statehood: When did your State Join the Union?
Find a directory of dates that states were admitted into the union.

 

US State Facts and History Firsts

Access profiles of each of the 50 US state's facts and history firsts. Catch up on your trivia with these fun facts. Also check out the state history timelines, early history, and historic overviews.

 

US Famous Peoples

Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home.

 

US Presidents

Find an index to the biographies of all presidents of the United States of America, ("POTUS"), from 1789 to present, that include background information, notable events, and some points of interest.

 

Symbols
US Symbols Online

US Symbols Online directories contain a vast amount of data, which can be quickly accessed. Many reference directories have state almanacs; sections on states that list state facts such as state symbols, state flowers, state trees, state birds, state animals, state symbols, state flags, and state capitals.

  • State Birds
    Find images, descriptions, taxonomic hierarchy, and a history of the state birds representing the state symbols for each of the 50 states. Lists their basic characteristics.
  • State Flags
    Access profiles of each of the 50 US states official designated State Flags. Includes adoption date, description, and a photo.
  • State Fishes
    Find images, descriptions, taxonomic hierarchy, and a history of the State Fishes representing the state symbols for each of the 50 states. Lists their basic characteristics.
  • State Flowers
    Offers alphabetical access to each of the 50 US states designated official flowers. Find profile, botanical name, adoption date and details, description, and a photo.
  • State Fossils
    Find information on each US state fossil, state dinosaur, and state stone or gem that is a fossil! Includes images, descriptions, taxonomic hierarchy, and history.
  • State Gemstone or Gems
    Find profiles of each of the US states that have official State Gemstone or Gems. Access state minerals, rocks, stones, and other symbols.
  • State Mammals (Animals)
    Offers alphabetical access to each of the US states that have designated an official animal. Find profile, botanical name, adoption date and details, description, and a photo.
  • State Names
    Access profiles of each of the 50 US states official state names, including details on the origin of the state name. Access state nicknames and residents names.
  • State Slogans
    Find state slogans that are used to promote tourism which are unofficial and change more often than state mottos and state Nicknames.
  • State Seals
    Offers access to profiles of each of the 50 US states official designated State Seals. Includes adoption date, description, and a photo.
  • State Songs
    Access profiles of each of the 50 US states official State Songs. Includes details on the origin of the state Song. Access state other state symbols.
  • State Trees
    Offers access to each of the 50 US states official designated trees. Includes profile, botanical name, adoption date and details, description, and a photo. List of Official State Tree Designations for the 50 States.
 
 
State Resource Guide

State Resource Guide

Everyone needs a little help, advice, or inspiration now and again. Find state colleges, universities, headline news, newspapers, debt consolidation, financial offerings, radios and TV stations, traffic reports, and state symbols: animals, birds, flags, flowers, seals, and more as well as quick links to social, demographic, and economic statistics.

 

 

 

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