Google can be a powerful tool for locating archival collections, especially those within different organizations, educational institutions, and communities. The following keywords are recommended for locating primary sources via Google.
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exhibition |
archives | papers |
| "digital exhibit" | "special collections" | manuscripts |
| "digital collection" | library | records |
| "primary sources" | "museum" | "collection" |
Just like the materials viewed in class, you can also search for a variety of formats:
| audio | letters | photographs |
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clippings |
maps | reports |
| correspondence | memoirs | scrapbooks |
| diaries | newspapers | speeches |
| "financial records" | "oral histories" | telegraphs |
| "legal records" | pamphlets | treaties |
The above keywords are adapted from a guide created by Robin Katz. A full list of keywords can be found on her site via the link below.
Creative Commons License CC BY-NC-SA - Robin M. Katz, Jan 2021