books, papers, objects, facts, etc. having to do with the U.S., its people, and its history
Origin:
Americ(a) + -ana
See Americana in American Heritage Dictionary 4
A city of southeast Brazil, a suburb of São Paulo. Population: 200,000.
noun
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Materials relating to American history, folklore, or geography or considered to be typical of American culture: Americana are featured in the exhibit.
(used with a sing. verb) The culture of America: “[Hip-hop is] as much of a fixture in Americana as hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet”(Ken Capobianco).