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Primary Sources for the Liberal Arts

A Gumberg Library research guide

Adam Mathews Explorer

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Over 60 collections of primary source material

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Learn more about using primary sources through Adam Matthew Research Methods: Primary Sources


Through AM Explorer, you can search millions of pages of primary sources spanning the 15th – 21st centuries, including a wealth of new content added every year. These award-winning digital resources span the social sciences and humanities, and were developed in collaboration with leading libraries and archives

  • Discover millions of pages of unique primary source content which empower students and researchers to develop critical thinking
  • Powerful digital collections that transform teaching and research on important themes such as: Borders and Migrations, Gender and Sexuality, Global History, and War and Conflict. Over 60 collections in all.
  • Single point of access through AM Explorer with built-in federated search functionality across all collections
  • Range of additional features to enhance student engagement including Handwritten Text Recognition, Data Visualisation, Video and Oral Histories

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If you need help using Gumberg Library resources, please contact Ted Bergfelt, Humanities Librarian via email or by phone at 412-396-5351 (M-F, 8:30-4:30 pm, ET). If he is not available, Ask Gumberg