Enormous online collection of English Language books published between 1701 and 1800. Because of the enormity of the database and inadequacies of the search interface persistence in trying different terms is necessary.

Van Pelt Microtext Center: Microfilm 4459.
Microfilm set of 141 works of prescriptive literature for men and women pubished in the 19th century in the United States. The collection guide is essential for using this resource efficiently.

Database of several hundred digitized works of advice literature for women and men published in the United Kingdom.

Enormous online collection of English Language books published between 1475 and 1700. Use the subject keyword search feature on the advanced search page to limit your search. Try limiting by subjects such as etiquette, conduct of life, and other terms in the above list of subject headings.

Enormous database of works published in the United States prior to 1800. Browse for advice literature by clicking on the Subjects tab and choosing 'Society, Manners and Customs.' Relevant subject headings include: Clothing and Dress, Courtship, Etiquette, Manners and Customs, Masturbation, and Sexual Ethics.

Enormous database of works published in the United States 1801-1819. Browse for advice literature by clicking on the Subjects tab and choosing 'Society, Manners and Customs.' Relevant subject headings include: Clothing and Dress, Courtship, Etiquette, Manners and Customs, Masturbation, and Sexual Ethics.

Not an online collection but an index to articles from mainstream periodicals published from 1890-1980. Try doing subject searches for etiquette and conduct of life.

Database of digitized documents relating to womens' roles in the U.S. economy. It includes etiquette and advice books meant to assist women who are entering the work world. Try using the catalog records section of the search feature to do subject searches for etiquette or conduct of life.

Call#: Van Pelt Library Microtext Microtext Microfilm cont 703
Large set of works of prescriptive literature, including works on raising children, marriage, diet, health, education, and similar topics. The collection consists of books and periodicals published in the United Kingdom. Some of the works in this set can be found online in the Defining Gender collection listed above.