Library: Fontbonne University Archives: For Researchers

Citation Help

These research guides can walk you through some of the basics if you have questions about how to cite the materials your using.

Statistics & Datasets
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Featured Resource: Newspaper Source

Newspaper Source
Newspaper Source offers cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (US), international, and regional newspapers. Also includes television and radio news transcripts from major networks.

Digital Resources

These fully-searchable online resources include access to newspaper archives and other collections that may be useful for historical research. Access is available to all students, faculty, and staff. Other members of the community are welcome to explore them using the computers in the Information Commons at the Jack C. Taylor Library.

Black Thought & Culture
Non-fiction writings by major American black leaders, covering 250 years of history. Includes previously inaccessible material, including letters, speeches, prefatory essays, political leaflets, interviews, periodicals, and trial transcripts
JSTOR - Arts & Sciences I-IV This link opens in a new window
Articles from scholarly journals cover a range of topics, including science, business, law, mathematics, language, psychology, and ethnic and multicultural studies.
EBSCO Open Dissertations
Discover dissertations and theses through this free electronic database from EBSCO.
Regional Business News This link opens in a new window
Includes newspaper articles, radio & television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines and newswires, with full-text content coverage of Canada and the U.S. spanning more than 22 years.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
Statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States based on information from government sources. [Print versions (2003-2012) are available in the Library's Information Commons (Call #: HA202 .U5).]
Women & Social Movements in the United States, 1600-2000 This link opens in a new window
Primary sources and supporting materials regarding the published histories and records of women's reform organizations in the US between the 17th and 20th centuries.

Scanning Help

Scanning Stations in the St. Louis Area
Looking for digitization help? Here's a list of locations throughout the area who offer scanners for public use. Stations are generally first come, first served and most of them are free.

Printable Policies & Procedures

University Archives: General Use Policy
Outlines Contents of the Archives, Research Use, Handling Guidelines, Copyright, and official policies for reproductions, publication, and other use. Revised 2017.
University Archives: Researcher Registration Form
Print and return this form to request access to the Archives' collections.
University Archives: Permission & Conditions for Publication
Print and return a copy of this form to the University Archivist to request permission to publish or otherwise use materials from the University Archives. Revised 2017.
University Archives: Deed of Gift
This form must accompany any materials donated to the University Archives.
University Archives: Collection Development Policy
Supports the development and maintenance of the Archives in accordance with the mission and values of both Fontbonne University and the Jack C. Taylor Library.
University Archives: Digital Preservation Policy
Documents how the Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to its digital materials.
University Archives: Takedown Policy
Please contact us with any questions or concerns about digital content.

Project Management Help

Zotero
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University Archives
314-719-8046
archives@fontbonne.edu