A large number of primary source collection materials related to African American history are digitized and available online via the Library of Congress's website, including manuscripts, newspaper articles, images, and rare books. In addition, the Library also provides digital content on African American history through blogs, exhibits, special collections, online research guides, and teaching resources. These guides provide information on print, electronic, and digitized content as well as information on search strategies.
Research guides relevant to the study of African American history and biography prepared by Library of Congress reference librarians, are listed below.
Research guides related to the study of relevant company, industry, marketing and occupational information prepared by Library of Congress reference librarians, are listed below.