Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center
The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center is Boston University’s central repository for archives, personal papers, and rare books. Its collections include the papers of notable individuals, the records of organizations, and a wide array of rare books.
You can learn more about their specific collections here, or you can reach out for assistance or to make an in person appointment.
Primary Source Databases and Websites
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EuropeanaEuropeana provides access to millions of books, music, artworks and more – with sophisticated search and filter tools to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Boston Public Library Medieval and Early Renaissance Manuscripts CollectionThe BPL's collection of Medieval and Early Renaissance manuscripts includes many liturgical and devotional works, along with classical Latin and Greek texts, works of philosophy, science, law, geography, and a variety of other subjects and genres. Select manuscripts from later periods that connect to the core collection are also included.
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The Medici Archive ProjectThis archival collection covers a chronological span of two hundred years, from 1537 to 1743. It documents the political, diplomatic, gastronomic, economic, artistic, scientific, military and medical culture of early modern Tuscany and Europe.
