Archives & Special Collections (USA & Canada)
Institutional accounts of archives and library special collections in the United States of America and in Canada. Also includes the creator's UK-based account (not possible to remove from pack).
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@mrcwarwick.bsky.social
@dowlinglibrarysf.bsky.social
First all Irish & Irish-American special collection and archive in the USA. www.irishcentersf.org/library. Founded April 5, 1975. Culture Community & Commitment
@celinamercer.bsky.social
MercerCountyHistory.com: Dive deep into Mercer County's history with uniquely detailed articles, fascinating local stories, and rare historical photos. Explore even further in our research room.
@ssjs-archives.bsky.social
Collects, organizes, preserves and makes accessible the records of the history, charism, missions and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield MA (including Rutland VT and Fall River MA).
@saa-official.bsky.social
North America's oldest and largest national professional association dedicated to the needs and interests of archives and archivists. Find SAA online: https://www2.archivists.org/
@mcphslibraries.bsky.social
The MCPHS Libraries are here for you throughout your academic journey! We love answering questions. (It's kind of our thing.) 📍Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | Manchester, NH | Online 🔗https://linktr.ee/mcphslibraries
@nanaimoarchives.bsky.social
We are honored to live in Snuneymuxw territory where we acquire, process, and make Nanaimo's historical records available to everyone.
@scmuseum.bsky.social
Situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh and shíshálh Nations. Serving Sunshine Coast, BC. 🌊 🌲 🌄 sunshinecoastmuseum.ca
@arquives.ca
Canada’s largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives Telling your stories to help preserve history 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
@nwmuseumarchive.bsky.social
Soon to be account of the New Westminster Museum and Archives including Irving House and the Samson V
@detroithistorical.bsky.social
Founded in 1921, we manage the Detroit Historical Museum, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and a collection of 250,000+ incredible artifacts. >> detroithistorical.org
@chicagofilmarchives.org
Regional film archive dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to films that represent the Midwest. More at chicagofilmarchives.org
@socmissarch.bsky.social
Association of professionals preserving the cultural heritage of Mississippi. https://mississippiarchivists.org
@nypresarchive.bsky.social
The New York Preservation Archive Project is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving, celebrating, and educating the public about the history of historic preservation in New York City.
@dchistorycenter.bsky.social
An educational nonprofit that deepens understanding of DC's past to connect, empower, and inspire. dchistory.org
@catholicuarchives.bsky.social
Special Collections at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. We collect, preserve, and make accessible the records of the American Catholic people, CatholicU, and the campus Rare Books and Museum. Open to all!
@archives.boston.gov
Official Bluesky account of the City of Boston Archives. We manage, preserve, and provide access to the municipal government records of Boston. boston.gov/departments/archives-and-records-management
@cadllocalhistory.bsky.social
The Forest Parke Library & Archives is CADL's Local History Collection, located in the lower level of the Downtown Lansing library. CADL.org/lh
@congrelib.bsky.social
The Congregational Library & Archives is an independent research library founded in 1853. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the more than 400 year history of Congregationalism.
@cltspeccoll.bsky.social
UNC Charlotte's Special Collections & University Archives: Working to preserve and share the history of @unccharlotte and the Charlotte region.
@illinoismaps.bsky.social
UIUC Library location for maps, atlases, and Illinois aerial photography. Also texts on GIS, history of cartography, remote sensing, spatial statistics.
@harvardlil.bsky.social
A crowd of coders, lawyers, librarians, designers, & tinkerers building tools like Perma.cc & Caselaw Access Project at the Harvard Law School Library. Where @institutionaldatainitiative.org got started. 🌐 https://lil.law.harvard.edu
@logcabinmuseum.bsky.social
Museum & Archives. Dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the history of the Saanich Peninsula. Run by a registered, not-for-profit society and volunteers. Find us on Saturdays 1-4pm at 7910 Polo Park, Saanichton, 1blk north of the Prairie Inn.
@ransomcenter.bsky.social
The Harry Ransom Center is a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. On View: The Story of PEN 📝 Coming Soon: Rediscovering Children’s Literature 📖
@nu-archives.bsky.social
Northeastern University's Archives & Special Collections preserves and provides access to records of Boston's neighborhood social justice organizing and infrastructure history and Northeastern's history.
@usc-mirc.bsky.social
Based at the University of South Carolina, MIRC is one of the top 10 film archives in the United States.
@robbinscollection.bsky.social
Official BlueSky of the Robbins Collection Research Center in Religious & Civil Law, preeminent research center and special collections library at UC Berkeley School of Law
@dcarchivesfdn.bsky.social
Providing philanthropic support to the District of Columbia’s historical and permanently valuable records.
@sowellcollection.bsky.social
The Sowell Collection holds the papers of some of the country's most prominent writers on the natural world. Endowment Donation: www.give.ttu.edu/sowell-2023 Blog: https://thesowellcollection.wordpress.com
@torontozinelibrary.bsky.social
Based at the Tranzac in Toronto. Open hours: 6-8pm (Tuesdays and Fridays) Open by appointment too. All volunteer and donation run.
@isumilnerspc.bsky.social
A visual spectacle to behold, ISU Milner Library's Special Collections houses the Circus & Allied Arts, Children’s Literature & Historical Textbooks, Lincoln, and Rare Book collections. 201 N. School Street, Normal, Illinois 61761 bit.ly/m/MilnerLibSPC
@queensmemory.bsky.social
A community-engaged archiving program and oral history collection supported by Queens Public Library and Queens College, CUNY Subscribe to the Queens Memory Monthly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/40VRuXh
@vt-scua.bsky.social
Located on the first floor of Newman Library. Open M-F 9-5, appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. More info at https://bit.ly/scua-byappt. Website: https://spec.lib.vt.edu
@lesbianarchives.bsky.social
We’re one of the largest Archives in the world, dedicated to lesbian and feminist history. here’s a link to check out our website or make a donation : https://www.mazerlesbianarchives.org
@sims-mss.bsky.social
We post about manuscripts, mostly from UPenn. SIMS brings manuscript culture, modern technology and people together. https://schoenberginstitute.org/
@peripheralmss.bsky.social
Digitizing medieval manuscript collections in the Midwest. PIs @lizhebbard.bsky.social and @sarahloleet.bsky.social 📜 https://peripheralmss.org
@munfla-archive.bsky.social
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) was created in 1968 and houses extensive collections of folklore and folklife.
@scugogmuseum.bsky.social
The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada has 11 heritage buildings to explore. www.scugog.ca/museum
@lcrowleylibrary.bsky.social
Digital/physical archive in infancy, focusing on anarchist activity in western Washington. Send your handbills, flyers, posters, zines, books, etc.: https://linktr.ee/louisecrowleylibrary Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Bellingham, etc.
@iamirvingtx.bsky.social
History and culture museum in Irving, Texas. Let’s connect, bestie! ✨ Website: IrvingArchivesAndMuseum.com
@brewingarchives.bsky.social
Tap Into History ~ we're here to save it. Oregon State University * Oregon Hops and Brewing Archivist * can be irreverent * love to share #beerhistory https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/brewingarchives
@rosscohistorical.bsky.social
Museum, photo archive, and research library in Chillicothe, Ohio. We're located at 45 W. 5th Street, Chillicothe OH 45601. Our phone # is 740-772-1936. Open from April to December, Tues-Sat 1-5pm.
@arcmusicny.bsky.social
Largest collection of popular music in the world. The ARChive of Contemporary Music is a not-for-profit music library and archive located in New York City. Join us: arcmusic.org.
@kinseyinstitute.bsky.social
We are a world-renowned research institute and historical archive at Indiana University exploring sex, relationships and wellbeing.
@brownmediaarchives.bsky.social
Since 1995, the only archives in Georgia devoted solely to the preservation of audiovisual media. Concentrates on Georgia materials, but includes the SE U.S. & Peabody entries from all over. From 28mm to 9.5mm to 16mm, 8mm, Super8, & many other formats!
@rbhayespres.bsky.social
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is America's 1st presidential library - includes Hayes' mansion, tomb, museum & paved trails through estate.
@wcs-archives.bsky.social
The archives of the Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society.
@jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social
Dedicated to the legacy of our nation's 35th president. We are the non-profit partner and creative collaborator of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
@digblk.bsky.social
Home to @ccp-org.bsky.social, Black Women's Organizing Archive, and @DouglassDay.bsky.social • Register to join daily Write-on-Sites: bit.ly/write-on-site-24-25 • https://linktr.ee/digblk
@tslac.bsky.social
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission preserves Texas history, supports Texas libraries, and more.
@cdha.bsky.social
A participatory project to collect and preserve the histories of the City University of New York. cdha.cuny.edu
@ajarchives.bsky.social
The AJA was founded in 1947 by the renowned historian Dr. Jacob R. Marcus (1896-1995) on the historic Cincinnati campus of the Hebrew Union College. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and make available materials on the American Jewish experience.
@filsonhistorical.bsky.social
Collecting, preserving, and sharing Kentucky and Ohio Valley history since 1884. #YourFilson https://linktr.ee/filsonhistoricalsociety
@reutherlibrary.bsky.social
The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs inspires academic research, serves community, and builds knowledge at Wayne State University. Learn more at https://reuther.wayne.edu/.
@dearbornhmuseum.bsky.social
Local history museum and archive in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Michigan
@mhs1791.bsky.social
Massachusetts Historical Society, f. 1791: First Historical Society in the US. Research library, programs, exhibitions, & online resources.
@kyhistsoc.bsky.social
Official account of the Kentucky Historical Society (museum, library, archives), Old State Capitol, KY Military History Museum.
@oralhistory.rutgers.edu
The Rutgers Oral History Archives documents the life experiences of New Jersey residents and/or Rutgers University faculty, staff, and alumni. linktr.ee/RutgersOralHistoryArchives
@njhgc.bsky.social
The History Center acquires and preserves rare books and archival material created by the people, businesses, and organizations of Northern New Jersey, particularly Morris County. We are located in the Morristown and Morris Township Library.
@haddonfieldhistory.bsky.social
The Historical Society of Haddonfield (New Jersey), established in 1914—preserving, contextualizing, & making accessible Haddonfield's history for all. Historic houses, a museum, archives, & events! https://www.haddonfieldhistory.org
@nyamhistory.bsky.social
New York Academy of Medicine's Library and Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health—promoting histories of medicine, public health, and the book.
@torontoarchives.bsky.social
This is not yet an official account. We maintain & make accessible records of enduring value that give evidence of decisions, policies & activities of the City of Toronto.
@chicollections.bsky.social
A consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborate to preserve and share the history and culture of the Chicago region.
@ccp-org.bsky.social
Colored Conventions Project is a collective that brings 19th-century Black organizing to digital life through archives, digital exhibits, and more. ColoredConventions.org
@vermonthistory.org
Vermont's state historical society, an independent nonprofit, located in Montpelier and Barre. http://www.vermonthistory.org
@internetarchiveca.bsky.social
Internet Archive Canada is a non-profit digital library that works with universities, and memory institutions throughout Canada. https://internetarchivecanada.org
@mxcarchives2013.bsky.social
Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) was established in 2013. MCA collects and preserves the documentary heritage of the former Townships of London, Lobo, and Delaware and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
@oralhistorycu.bsky.social
OHAC responsibly stewards 70 years of oral history interviews. Our collections document the human experience and makes interviews available to researchers. header: Stephanie Dinkins, Secret Garden (2021)
@uwarchives.bsky.social
We are the archives of the University of Winnipeg and its founding colleges dating back to 1871.
@pacscl.org
The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, Inc. has 38 member institutions who collaborate to make collections broadly available, support joint projects, promote professional standards, & who foster the special collections community
@jcasonline.bsky.social
The Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies is a peer-reviewed, #openaccess journal sponsored by Yale University Library and New England Archivists.
@dpla.bsky.social
The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives and museums, and makes them freely available to all.
@swcscl.bsky.social
The Southwest Collection Archive within the Special Collections Library at Texas Tech University describes, preserves, and makes accessible to scholars and the general public, archival collections of regional, national, and international significance.
@bucknellscua.bsky.social
Rare books, manuscripts, artists' books, University archives: putting primary sources into the classroom and beyond.
@calrbs.bsky.social
California Rare Book School is a continuing education program dedicated to providing the requisite knowledge and skills for the rare book and library community. More info: https://linktr.ee/calrbs
@aldenlibdigital.bsky.social
Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Preservation & Digital Initiatives, Ohio University Libraries, Athens. https://bit.ly/m/archives-ohiouniversity (Not that XL public uni in Columbus--we're older.)
@lbjlibrary.bsky.social
@bereaarchives.bsky.social
Archive boxes full of preserved stories and sounds from the Appalachian region. Home to the Janis Ian Archives. https://libraryguides.berea.edu/archives
@letterformarchive.org
A nonprofit center for inspiration, education, publishing, and community in lettering, typography, and graphic design. We post items from our collection of over 100,000 objects. Visit, take a class, buy a book: https://letterformarchive.org
@vietnamwarsongs.bsky.social
Vietnam War Song Project (VWSP) - archive and research on the music of the Vietnam War, 6,000+ songs identified. Founding Editor Dr. Justin A. Brummer - on the hunt for new songs 🎵 🧐 Austin, TX. Est. 2007 https://linktr.ee/vietnamwarsongproject
@banq-officiel.bsky.social
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec La culture accessible à tous et à toutes, gratuitement
@rareuva.bsky.social
Preserving and providing access to more than 16 million manuscripts, archival records, rare books, maps, broadsides, photographs, audio and video recordings at the University of Virginia.
@ebrspecial.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota https://library.und.edu/branches-departments/special-collections/index.html
@eotarchive.org
https://eotarchive.org/ Please submit any government URL for inclusion into the 2024 #EOTArchive
@archive.org
Internet Archive is a non-profit research library preserving web pages, books, movies & audio for public access. Explore web history via the Wayback Machine.
@jhmedarchives.bsky.social
The Johns Hopkins Alan Mason Chesney Medical Archives. We collect, preserve, and share the history of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. medicalarchives.jhmi.edu
@klmuseumarchives.ca
Collecting, preserving & sharing since 1957. https://www.klmuseumarchives.ca/ 50 Victoria Ave. N Lindsay ON 705-324-3404 Lindsay Daily Post Digitization Project: https://archive.org/details/klma_newspapers
@cabhc.bsky.social
Looking after the history of Belleville and Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. www.cabhc.ca
@lucarchives1928.bsky.social
Book an appointment with us at Cudahy Library, send us an email at archive@luc.edu, or give us a call at 773 508-2660!
@peelarchives.bsky.social
Municipal archives for Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon in Ontario, Canada.
@jcblibrary.bsky.social
@burnslibrary.bsky.social
Boston College Archives, Manuscripts and Rare Books. Irish studies, Jesuitica, British Catholic authors, Boston history, and more
@unkarchives.bsky.social
Official account for the University of Nebraska at Kearney Archives and Special Collections. All things #archives, especially #HistEd
@visithmml.bsky.social
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) photographs, catalogs, & provides access to manuscripts—partnering with more than 800 libraries to preserve & share handwritten history worldwide. Learn more: hmml.org
@illinoisrbml.bsky.social
Rare Book & Manuscript Library at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Main Library 346 | https://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/ Follow us on Instagram (illinois_rbml) and Facebook (IllinoisRBML)!
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social
Archives rich in social and political history from the late 19th century onwards - Britain and beyond. Follow the MRC for highlights from our collections, details of our online resources and more! https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc