ArchivesUSA

Description

ArchivesUSA is a database that provides information on primary source materials from over 4,800 archival and manuscript repositories in the United States. ArchivesUSA draws from three major information sources: the Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States (DAMRUS), the National Union Catalogue of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC), and the National Inventory of Documentory Sources in the United States (NIDS).

Leads to repository and collection records that include NIDS and NUCMC records, links to online finding aids, information on repositories and links to repository home pages.

Dates Covered

1950s to present. Updated quarterly.

Print Counterpart

No print counterpart.

Related Databases

· No related databases.

Access Notes

Off-Campus Access to Libraries resources requires a UBITName and password.

Contact

University Archives