These materials were scanned for your class or for previous uses, but are not publicly available in our digital library. You must be logged in with your @swarthmore.edu email address to access these resources.
When you open a primary source "packet," pay attention to the filename of the PDF, which tells you some basic information about where the contents were found. The first page of the PDF will usually include a photograph of the folder label that the contents came from. Keep an eye out for the following pieces of information, which you will need to find more materials from the same collection and/or to cite your sources properly:
In compiling the primary source packets, the archivist did not necessarily scan all the contents of a folder, and certainly did not scan entire collections. If you are curious what else is in the collection, search our Archives & Manuscripts catalog.
Students who are on-campus may make an appointment to browse materials in person. Please give us at least 1-2 days to prepare for your visit and make sure staff can be available on-site. Appointments must be scheduled between 8:30a-4:30p Monday-Friday. Email Celia at ccauste1@swarthmore.edu or friends@swarthmore.edu to schedule an appointment.
If you would like additional materials to be scanned on your behalf, first peruse the Archives & Manuscripts catalog to identify specific folder(s) you would like and then email Celia at ccauste1@swarthmore.edu or friends@swarthmore.edu. Again, please allow 1-2 days to prepare the scans for you.
Archives & Manuscripts uses software called ArchivesSpace, which is utilized by many archives across the US and indeed the world. Our colleagues at other institutions have created wonderful resources that may help you understand how best to use the tool.
