People are known by the records they keep. If it isn’t in the records it will be said it didn’t happen. That is what history is: a keeping of records.

This is a great guide on where to get started on your archival research. This guide outlines the functions and procedures of archives, and is designed both for first-time archives users and scholars who have already conducted research in archives The content covers: 1) How archives function, 2) How to identify appropriate archives for your research, and 3) How to access historical materials and research at an archives. Repositories and their collecting scopes and practices may differ, but the principles in this guide should assist you in accomplishing your research goals at any archival institution.

The Densho Archives contain primary sources that document the Japanese  American experience from immigration in the early 1900s through redress  in the 1980s, with a strong focus on World War II incarceration. The  archives are growing as Densho continues to collect oral histories,  images, and records.

BlackPast.org is a 10,000+ post website. For those seeking specific  information, the search bar on every page of the website remains the  best way to find what you want. This site guide, however, gives quick,  immediate access to the content of all the major sections of the  website. This guide is a useful way to find the vast array of data  available on BlackPast.org.

The new Catalog focuses on scalability and is a new platform prepared for the future. In the next few years we will grow to 500 million digitized pages.  New back-end enhancements will ensure an improved search experience.  Our new Catalog makes it easier and more intuitive for you to find what  you are looking for, and potentially discover related content of  interest.

Archives West provides access to descriptions of primary sources in the  western United States, including correspondence, diaries or photographs.  Digital reproductions of the materials are available in some cases.