Research Guides: HIST 486 (Heningburg): Recommended Websites with Primary Sources

Recommended Websites with Primary Sources

Recommended Websites

Library of Congress Digital Collections - African American History
Rich collection of primary sources from African American history.
BlackPast.org - Primary Documents
Primary documents from African American history
PBS / KVIE Africans in America
America's journey through slavery is presented in four parts. For each era, you'll find a historical Narrative, a Resource Bank of images, documents, stories, biographies, and commentaries, and a Teacher's Guide for using the content of the Web site and television series in U.S. history courses.
PBS: Race - Background Readings in History
Excellent source for the history and socioeconomic underpinnings of race and racism in America - includes interviews with historians.
Duke University Library Digital Collections - African American History
Primary documents throughout African American history from Duke University Library

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