History Commons
The Commons Platforms include a variety of primary sources and grey literature. Our access includes History Commons and Policy Commons, which offer primary sources and grey literature related to a variety of topics.
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History Commons This link opens in a new window
Collections of grey literature, primary sources, new media, and materials from around the globe—with a special focus on the Global South—benefiting researchers, practitioners, and students everywhere. -
Policy Commons 2025 Open Collection This link opens in a new windowThe 2025 Open Collection is a collection of preserved materials from government organizations facing the removal of public information and data, including reports, blog posts, videos, and podcasts. The primary focus of this collection is the U.S. Government.
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African American Newspapers This link opens in a new windowThis collection contains a wealth of information about African American cultural life and history and the abolition movement during the 1800’s and is rich with first-hand reports of the major events and issues of the day. The collection also provides a great number of early biographies, vital statistics, essays and editorials, poetry and prose, and advertisements embodying the African American experience.
