Primary Source Research in International Relations (SAIS)
Finding Archived Materials
Below are resources that are useful for finding archival collections generally in the U.S. and Europe:
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Archive Grid This link opens in a new windowA database for locating special collections worldwide. Search for family and corporate histories, personal papers, and historical records.
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Oral History Online This link opens in a new windowProvides in-depth indexing to more than 2,700 collections of Oral History in English from around the world, including many full-text transcripts, audio, and video.
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Europa World of LearningSearch by country for libraries and archives.
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World Wide Diplomatic Archives IndexA guide to the accessibility of diplomatic archives around the world maintained by the Office of the Historian, Dept. of State.
Archives in Washington, D.C.
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NARA: U. S. National Archives and Records AdministrationClick on "Research Our Records" to learn more about the holdings of the National Archives and how to access them.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Reading RoomA major repository for the personal papers of famous U.S. citizens.
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National Security ArchiveLocated at George Washington University' Gelman Library, this archive provides access to an important collection of declassified material.
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ArchivesSpaceThe database of record for all description of archival holdings in the Special Collections Dept. of the Johns Hopkins University Library.
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German Historical Institute - LibraryLocated at 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW, the library has a collection of online German historical documents and German journals. Email info@ghi-dc.org for information about access.
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