LibGuides: Asian American Studies Research Guide: Archives and Local History

Archives and Local History

Depending on your research topic, primary resources could be a valuable resource to explore. We've selected some resources below to help you explore materials to connect with the legacy of the Asian American community on both a local and national level.

UMass Lowell Southeast Asian Digital Archive
The UMass Lowell Southeast Asian Digital Archive is a community-centered archive of cultural heritage materials from Southeast Asian American communities in the greater Lowell, Mass. region.

It provides online access to digital resources such as photographs, oral histories, publications, and outreach materials from community members and Lowell-based cultural associations and centers.

Coverage: one collection from 1957 but generally beginning in the 1980’s

South Asian American Digital Archive
This nonprofit organization is focused on preserving South Asian American history. Browse their online collection to explore artifacts and stories from this dynamic population.
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. Browse photographs, letters, and other primary source materials.