• Connecting you to our past.

    Early American Sources makes it easier than ever to conduct historical research online. Whether its archives, digitization projects, or published works, we can help you find the early American materials you need!

  • Archival Sources

    Archives are an excellent place to begin researching. Early American Sources provides detailed lists of archives and research libraries throughout the Americas.

  • Digital Sources

    Digitization projects, online databases, and other electronic resources are making it easier to access primary sources.

  • Published Sources

    Since the 19th century, archivists and historians have collected and published the papers of individuals, institutions, and governments.

  • Academic Resources

    Information about fellowships, research institutes, and conferences devoted to early American history.

 

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A list of archives and research libraries in the United States with significant collections of early American sources.

A list of digitized collections related to the early United States.

Lists of online databases that provide digital images and quantitative data about the early Americas.

A list of early American digital mapping projects, programs, and collections.

Lists of printed primary sources related to the United States and arranged by period, subject, and colony/state.

Lists of blogs, podcasts, and Youtube Channels with early American content.

Other Resources

Researching archives is difficult, especially for new scholars. Here are some tips to get you started.

There is no shortage of early American sources in print. We offer advice on how to find them either online or at your library.

Fellowships are a great way to fund your research, but they are very competitive. Here are ways to better strengthen your application.

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Find out more about Early American Sources, including the scope of our project and what our future plans are.

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