Women's History Research in Archives : Find an Archive
How to research women's history in archival sources
Find an Archive Near You
Women's history is everywhere. Find an archive near you and use strategies from the Women's History Research page of this guide to locate women's history related collections.
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Archive GridArchiveGrid includes over 7 million records describing archival materials, bringing together information about historical documents, personal papers, family histories, and more.
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Google searchSearch [name of your state] archives
Find the Papers of an Individual or an Organization
Use the Advanced Search and choose Archival Material from the Format dropdown
Enter the name as a keyword. Try searching the name as a title or author if you get too many keyword results.
The Find a Copy in the Library area at the bottom of the screen will tell you what archive holds the materials.
SECONDARY SOURCE SEARCH
If you can not find the collection you are looking for, that does not necessarily mean it does not exist.Check the works cited in published biographies and histories for references to the collection you are looking for.
Search in the institution's online catalog for more information about the collection.
Guides to Women's History Archives
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Lavender LegaciesLesbian and Gay Archives Roundtable Guide to Sources in North America
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Archival Resources on the History of Jewish Women in AmericaThis bibliography concentrates on books, chapters in anthologies, and periodical articles on the collective history of American Jewish women and archival resources on individuals and women’s organizations.
UW System Archives
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UW-Eau ClaireSpecial Collections & Archives at McIntyre Library
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UW-Green BayUW-Green Bay Archives
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UW-La CrosseSpecial Collections, Archives, & Area Research Center at Murphy Library
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UW-MadisonUniversity Archives and Records Management
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UW-MilwaukeeArchives Department and Wisconsin Historical Society’s Milwaukee Area Research Center
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UW-OshkoshArchives & Area Research Center
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UW-ParksideUWP Archives & Area Research Center
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UW-PlattevilleSouthwest Wisconsin Room - Archives & Area Research Center
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UW-River FallsUniversity Archives and Area Research Center
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UW-Stevens PointNelis R. Kampenga University Archives and Area Research Center
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UW-StoutUniversity Archives & Area Research Center
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UW-SuperiorSpecial Collections & Archives
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UW-WhitewaterArchives & Area Research Center
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Wisconsin Historical SocietyWHS Digital Collections