Early American Sources

Early American Sources is a new website that connects scholars of early America to archives, online databases, digitized collections, published sources, and more. Follow us for information about conducting primary source research of the early Americas! earlyamericansources.org

We invite graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars to apply by March 2, 2026. We support students and scholars using the collections for traditional archival and bibliographic research, as well as creative projects. Apply here: lib.berkeley.edu/visit/bancroft…

Los barcos esclavistas, además de seres humanos, transportaban informaciones, noticias o rumores. En imagen el Gobernador de Cuba D. Luis de las Casas destaca que conoce el estallido de la llamada "Segunda Guerra Cimarrona" en Jamaica (1795-6) gracias a un barco negrero español.

We're hiring! If you’re passionate about NYC history and are looking for a full-time position as a Procurement Analyst, come join our team at @nycrecords! Learn more here: on.nyc.gov/3kZicgy #NYCjobs #Hiring

Last Call! 2026 Short-Term Research Fellowship applications are due Monday, November 3. Our research fellowships support onsite research in our library to make possible the advanced study of the colonial and revolutionary eras through our extensive collections. bit.ly/47Ds0Bz

Director of our New England's Hidden Histories Project, Tricia Peone's research is featured in this fantastic article from the @BostonGlobe. Read to learn more about early witchcraft cases in New Hampshire. bostonglobe.com/2025/10/28/met…

Applications for NNI's Fulbright Fellowship for Dutch PhD students are open until November 1. For more information about the application procedure, visit newnetherlandinstitute.org/programs/resea….

We are rebooting the OI Coffeehouse program, #VastEarlyAmerica! Check out our new tables: oieahc.wm.edu/events-overvie…

We were happy to work with the Second Congregational Church of Warren, Maine to bring this collection, including administrative records and materials from the church's auxiliary groups, such as the Women's Circle, the King's Daughters, and the Mission Circle, to the CLA.

From keynotes by Frank Cogliano & Peter Onuf to panels on citizenship, religion & the memory of 1776, “The American Revolution and Its Legacies” conference brought fresh insights to D.C. Thanks to @JackMillerCenter for hosting such an inspiring gathering!

The #JERPano is spotlighting our "Teaching the Early Republic" series! Check out (or submit your own) reflections, ruminations and creative solutions to teaching some of the most complex issues in American history today on The Panorama: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/09/04/tea…

This #LaborDay, explore how “free” labor wasn’t truly free after emancipation. The #JERPano Summer '25 issue, Free State and Slavery, examines how Northern states used law & policy to control Black labor. Login and download at: muse.jhu.edu/article/963421

Digitized issues of periodicals published in Chocó, Colombia, from the 19th to the 21st century. hemeroteca.utch.edu.co

How many people will lose health care in YOUR state under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"? • Alabama – 219,803 • Alaska – 39,989 • Arizona – 365,984 • Arkansas – 158,745 • California – 2,368,466 • Colorado – 240,953 • Connecticut – 86,580 • Delaware – 54,957 • Florida – 1,936,421 • Georgia – 651,540 • Hawaii – 62,483 • Idaho – 72,815 • Illinois – 535,849 • Indiana – 267,996 • Iowa – 113,979 • Kansas – 92,937 • Kentucky – 184,526 • Louisiana – 267,550 • Maine – 61,488 • Maryland – 245,929 • Massachusetts – 326,262 • Michigan – 453,101 • Minnesota – 173,268 • Mississippi – 153,910 • Missouri – 265,298 • Montana – 55,981 • Nebraska – 78,275 • Nevada – 114,500 • New Hampshire – 46,388 • New Jersey – 363,330 • New Mexico – 111,997 • New York – 1,019,121 • North Carolina – 651,982 • North Dakota – 24,488 • Ohio – 489,815 • Oklahoma – 211,794 • Oregon – 198,089 • Pennsylvania – 483,868 • Rhode Island – 47,359 • South Carolina – 285,857 • South Dakota – 33,838 • Tennessee – 310,056 • Texas – 1,671,965 • Utah – 188,494 • Vermont –35,242 • Virginia – 322,984 • Washington – 328,695 • West Virginia – 82,225 • Wisconsin – 276,175 • Wyoming – 20,407 That's 17 MILLION lives Republicans are putting at risk.

28 Fellowships (10 Months) ot the "French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme" at seven Institutes of the Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes and Paris, 2026-2027. fias-fp.eu/fellowships/faq

We recently acquired a unique manuscript that provides new records on the achievement of American forces and their French allies in securing the independence of the United States. The manuscript is now part of our library collections. #RevWar

Join the "Getting the Most out of Conferences" Workshop - which aims to discuss key issues around attending conferences! Taking Place Today 4pm EST / 1pm PST To register go to: vcu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Turn your conference paper into a journal article! Applications are now open to participate in the #JERPano's "From Conference Paper to Article Workshop!" 9-2pm Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. Submit a CV and title by June 30th, 2025 - for details: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/28/jer…

Don't miss Michelle McDonald of the @AmPhilSociety discussing her forthcoming book COFFEE NATION in an event hosted by @upennlib's Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts on Tuesday, April 29 at 5:15 p.m. ET. Register today! bit.ly/4jdBaJj