This guide showcases the myriad databases and resources Goucher College offers for archival and primary source research with some tips and trips to support students, faculty, and staff through the process.
Primary source database of letters, diaries, and oral histories dating from 1675 to the present. Includes these subject collections, which may be searched individually using these links:
Contextual information on the world's most influential people. Searchable by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text.
A collection of approximately 100,000 pages of non-fiction writings by major American black leaders—teachers, artists, politicians, religious leaders, athletes, war veterans, entertainers, and other figures—covering 250 years of history.
Over 180,000 titles published mostly in the UK during the 18th including books, pamphlets, essays, broadsides and more. Based on the English Short Title Catalogue,
Content from over 1,500 print and manuscript directories, member lists, travel guides and other sources, chronicling the people and organizations of New York City from the late 18th through the early 20th century.
