African American History and Rights

An inside look at holdings of the JFK Library Archives and the work of the archivists.

Goodreads lists the secondary sources most commonly used by JFK Library archives staff when researching various Kennedy-era topics.

Using documents from the JFK Library and the National Archives, this interactive exhibit explores the history of Civil Rights policy during the Kennedy Administration.

This interactive site recounts the 1962 integration of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) through archival materials including letters, recorded telephone conversations, and images.

Links to selected relevant Tumblr posts by JFK Library archivists.

This site posts Presidential Recordings from the holdings of the Presidential Libraries (including the JFK Library) and makes them available for download. Transcripts are available for some recordings.

With contributions from across the National Archives (including the JFK Library), this blog shares records relating to the African-American experience.

Lists relevant holdings across the National Archives and Records Administration (including many available online), as well as external resources.

The American Presidency Project at the University of California, Santa Barbara makes available for searching and browsing the Public Papers of the Presidents, which contain most of the Presidents' public messages, statements, speeches, and news conference remarks.

Umbra is a free digital platform and widget that brings together content documenting African-American history and culture from over 1000 institutions (including the Smithsonian and Library of Congress).