United States (1800-1861): Specialized Collections
Founders Early Access
A collection containing full text access to currently unpublished papers of George Washington, James Madison, and John Adams.
National Archives Experience: Digital Vaults
Hundreds of primary source documents, photographs, drawings, maps and other American history materials drawn from the holdings of the National Archives. Large collections on aviation and space, civil rights, Civil War, founders and founding documents, presidents, and World War II. Images can be used in papers and presentations.
Pennsylvania Civil War Era Collection
Searchable full text of some Pennsylvania newspapers from 1831 to 1877.
Papers of the War Department, 1784-1800
Digitized documents from the Department of War, which was responsible for "Indian affairs, veteran affairs, naval affairs (until 1798), as well as militia and army matters."
Slavery & Abolition in the US
Small collection of books and pamphlets from the 19th century on slavery in the United States. Includes anti-slavery tracts and slave narratives.
Immigration to the United States, 1789-1930
Harvard University Library digital collection of primary source materials (books, pamphlets, photographs, maps, manuscripts, diaries, etc.) providing a window into the lives of ordinary immigrants to the United States. Focus is on voluntary immigration in the 19th century.
Primary Documents in American History
Important documents from U.S. history (e.g., Treaty of Paris, Missouri Compromise) with brief background information and links to other relevant primary materials.
New Nation Votes: American Election Returns, 1787-1825
Detailed election returns for all offices and all states.
Women Working, 1800-1930
Digitized books, manuscripts, images, magazines, and catalogs from Harvard University libraries and museums on women in the U.S. economy from 1800-1930.