Women's History Research in Archives : Introduction
Guide Creator
Virginia Corvid created this guide as part of a practicum at the Gender and Women's Studies Librarian's Office.
Thank you to the previous Gender and Women's Studies Librarian, Phyllis Holman Weisbard, for all of her assistance and advice.
About This Guide
Archival research can feel intimidating because archives use different organizational methods and have more restrictive access systems than libraries.
This guide will help you research women's history in archives by teaching how to find relevant archives and how to get the most out of archival organization.
Ways to Use This Guide
QUICK
Follow links and use search tips to find digitized archival materials available online or reproductions of archival materials in a library near you. See the Primary Sources tab
CONVENIENT
Find an archive near you and use tips to find women's and gender history related materials in their collections.
IN-DEPTH
Find an archive devoted to your research topic or with the papers of a particular person, organization or institution. Get tips and explanations that will help you get the most out of your research time when you visit.
COMPREHENSIVE
Read the whole guide and combine numerous strategies as appropriate to different aspects of your research project.
Gender and Women's Studies Librarian
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Updated By
Lachrista Greco, 2019