AMST-336/INTS-355 U.S. Colonialism Past & Present (Nebolon)

This unique collection documents American history in two modules: Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: (1493-1859) and Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era (1860-1945). The material is provided by the collections of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

This resource covers from between 1490 and 2007. Drawing on libraries and archives across the UK and North America, and viewed through a largely colonial lens, there is extensive coverage of topics such as the African coast, the Middle Passage, the varieties of enslaved experience, spiritualism and religion, resistance and uprisings, the Underground Railroad, the abolition movement, legislation, education, the legacies of slavery and slavery in the twentieth century.

This primary source collection provides contemporary views of Asian American history and daily life, through an Asian-American focus and perspective in the media, the news, and popular culture.

Experience and impact of African-Americans as recorded by the news media from 1704 to present.

Comprehensive coverage of the Hispanic American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 17,000 publications, including 700 Spanish-language newspapers and periodicals. Updated daily with new material, illuminating centuries of Hispanic history, culture, and daily life.

An archival research resource comprising the backfiles of leading women's interest consumer magazines. Titles include: Cosmopolitan, Essence, Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day. Coverage: 1846-2005 (varies by title). 

Digital magazine archives of select popular magazines, including covers and advertisements. Titles include: The Atlantic, Fortune, Life, New Republic, National Review, Nation, People, Sports Illustrated, and Time.

An archival collection comprising the backfiles of 15 major magazines (including the Newsweek archive), spanning areas including current events, international relations, and public policy. Coverage: 1918-2015 (varies by title).

Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents covering a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages forward-from Witchcraft to World War II to twentieth-century political history. Particular strengths include U.S. foreign policy; U.S. civil rights; global affairs and colonial studies; and modern history.

Nearly 500,000 art images of art, architecture and other forms of visual and material culture. Represents all time periods and cultures. Includes online and offline tools for faculty and students. Note: Artstor is now part of JSTOR. The Artstor website was retired on August 1, 2024.