Indigenous Peoples: North America

Over 50 archival collections documenting the Native American experience from institutions such as the Library of Congress, the Association on American Indian Archives, and the U.S. National Archives. These digitized primary sources include manuscripts, monographs, newspapers, and photographs. Background information and search tips for this database. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**

Access Locations:

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building;

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center;

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture;

Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL;

All Branch Libraries;

Outside the Library

Subjects:

History of North America;

United States History;

Manuscripts and Rare Books;

Historical Newspapers;

U.S. Newspapers;

Native American Studies

Notes:

1900-1919 is especially well-represented, while pre-1900 material is more scarce. This resource also includes links to a small selection of 1940s-era films that are publicly available on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)'s website.

Dates of Coverage:

1665-1988

Update Frequency:

N/A

Provider:

Gale Cengage

Format:

Web

Language:

English

Output type:

Print, Email, Download