[Detail] Map of Brazil, drawn by J. Finlayson.
Standards
Collection Overview
The United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing Cultures is a collaborative project between the Library of Congress and the National Library of Brazil. This collection, which is presented in both English and Portuguese, studies the interactions that have taken place between the United States and Brazil and the parallels and contrasts in the histories of these countries.
Special Features
These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection.
Historical Eras
These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection, although they may not be all-encompassing.
- Period of Exploration — 1492-1763
- Global Expansion and Encounter, 1450-1770
- An Age of Revolutions, 1750-1914
- Colonial Settlement — 1492-1763
Related Collections and Exhibits
These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Browse the Collection Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web site.
Other Resources
Recommended additional sources of information.
Search Tips
Specific guidance for searching this collection.
You may search the collection using the descriptive information for collection items, the interpretive text or the full texts of items found within the collection. All search options can be found at http://international.loc.gov/intldl/ascbrquery.html. A site map of the collection can be found at http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/help/sitemap.html#track1.
