Students in several CSUSM History courses need to visit local history collections in the course of their research. The following lists should help you get started.
Know your topic! This is done by researching the variety of resources in the library print collection, scholarly articles and resources mentioned in your text and in lecture. Note personal names, place name variants, and the types of local history topics you will need to find information on. The more specific you can be, the more time you save when faced with a historical collection and you help the staff who are there to help you better. Even though these examples use local (San Diego) examples, the same search strategies apply to other regions. Here are some examples of what you could be looking for:
Historical newspaper research in the backfiles (the term for archival newspapers) is likely to require that you visit a newspaper 'morgue', the library for the area you are researching, or the local historical society. Any of these organizations may provide access to older issues. Many newspapers are not yet indexed or digitized and will require consultation with a librarian or history expert to locate pertinent materials.
Checking the web page or by phone for hours and collection access is highly advised
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Local History Museums Many of the local museums are run by historical society volunteers and will have limited hours and access to their collections. If you are looking for specific information, advise the staff helping you of your need. They may not have what you expect, but may know where to find it. Communities not listed here do not seem to have a historical society or museum. Lists of museums, historical societies and more for LA County and SD County are available through the Art & Architecture Library at UCSD.
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Historical Societies Are frequently affiliated with museums or other physical locations, here are a few of the larger societies that may include San Diego regional history. |
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Special-Interest
Museums
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Newspapers General
National coverage
Community or Special Interest Coverage
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