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FDLP Resource Guides

Then and Now Experiences of Blacks and African Americans

Overview

Many libraries and related organizations have information about and for Blacks and African Americans. Some of the featured libraries are part of the Federal Depository Library Program, and they are known as Federal Depository Libraries (FDLs).

Community Guides

Screenshot of "African American Studies Resource Guide: Freedmen's Bureau and Freedmans Bank Records"

African American Studies Resource Guide: Freedmen's Bureau and Freedmans Bank Records

Suffolk University Mildred F. Sawyer Library (Non-FDL)

  • Discover record descriptions and transcriptions for genealogical research.
  • Guide's Subjects: African American Studies, Course Guides, Literature, Arts, and Humanities, Social Sciences
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Black Studies: Government Information

Northwestern University Library (FDL #0153)

  • Check out various Federal government resources, from the U.S. Department of Justice to U.S. Census Bureau.
  • Guide's Subjects: African American Studies, Black Studies, Underground Railroad
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Gov Docs: History: African American History

University of South Alabama Libraries (FDL #0007B)

  • Explore literature and web resources from the Library of Congress, National Park Service, and more.
  • Guide's Subject: African American History

Federal Depository Library Directory (FDLD)

The Federal Depository Library Program distributes Government information free of cost to libraries that participate in the program. These libraries have information specialists who can assist your research needs. To find your nearest depository, check out the FDLD. 

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Disclaimer about Community Guides

Visiting a community guide will direct you to other websites, which may have different privacy policies than the U.S. Government Publishing Office. Also, community guides may feature resources that are not U.S. Government publications or sources, which may not be freely available. Contact the community guide's owner for additional information or assistance.

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