Digitized photographs of modern China mostly from collections in private hands outside that country.
Includes 70,000 images in the collections of the History of Medicine Division of the U.S National Library of Medicine. The collection includes portraits, photographs, caricatures, genre scenes, posters, and graphic art illustrating the social and historical aspects of medicine dating from the 15th to 21st century.
Gateway to a variety of film and video collections, including a collection of newsreels produced from 1929-1967 and short, ephemeral films from the Prelinger Archive documenting everyday life, culture, industry, and institutions in the United States from 1927 to 1987.
Searchable collection of the back issues of scholarly journals, books from a variety of academic publishers, and images from art collections. The most recent 3-5 years of most journals are not included in JSTOR. (Alums can access JSTOR archival journals by signing in under "Lafayette College Alumni Access" on JSTOR's institution search page.)
Streaming video platform containing over 27,000 documentaries, feature films, and training videos. Includes such producers as the Criterion Collection, PBS, HBO, Kino Lorber, and the Media Education Foundation.
Over 1,100 searchable images highlighting buildings, people, and events important to the history of the College.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) provides access to published and archival heritage material that represents First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation experiences and contributions to Canada. Resources include text, photographs, maps, and audio-visual materials.
Collection of primary sources relating to the history and culture of the United States from the Library of Congress.
Digital map images from the Library’s Geography & Maps Division, organized by subjects and themes, primarily of the United States. Maps range from local to national scales and include panoramic bird’s-eye view maps of many cities from the mid-19th to early 20th century.
Includes photographs, fine and popular prints and drawings, posters, and architectural and engineering drawings digitized and available as high resolution downloads. While international in scope, the collections are particularly rich in materials produced in, or documenting the history of, the United States.