Welcome to the guide for AMST/REL 218! Click the tabs along the top of the page to find secondary and primary sources for your class project.
If you want to talk about identifying sources, citing them, or anything else, feel free to make an appointment to chat with me! If none of the times on my calendar work for you, email smoazeni@wellesley.
Peer reviewed articles and book reviews of American and Canadian history, prehistory to present and searchable by historical time period.
Peer reviewed articles on all aspects of religion, with an emphasis on Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Also searchable by Hebrew Bible and New Testament scripture.
Below are links to general primary source resources. This list is by no means exhaustive! Consult with Sarah about your topic to find more.
This link is to a research guide with many links for primary sources. It's not exhaustive, but it can be a great start no matter your topic.
Documents published in America up to 1819, including books, pamphlets, broadsides, and ephemera, covering topics such as daily life, politics, religion, science, and more.
Dates: 1640-1819 CE
Full-color, high-resolution images of many pamphlets, fliers, advertisements, and more from the Revolutionary Period through the Spanish-American War.
Dates: 1760-1900 CE
Primary sources from individuals, families, cultural and political organizations focusing on American Ashkenazi Jewish life.
Dates: 1654-1954 CE
