Special Collections and Archives
Special collections and archives provide valuable leadership research materials, including rare primary sources like personal papers, letters, and speeches of notable leaders. These offer unique insights into leadership styles, strategies, and decision-making. Organizational records and historical documents contextualize leadership within specific periods or movements, enhancing understanding of both historical and contemporary leadership dimensions. Below is a selected list of resources.
- AM Explorer This link opens in a new windowAM Explorer provides access to primary sources from the 15th to 21st centuries, covering global history, gender, migrations, and war. It includes photos, videos, oral histories, and more.
- ArchiveGrid This link opens in a new windowIncludes over 7 million records describing archival materials such as historical documents, personal papers, and family histories from over 1,400 institutions, aiding researchers in finding primary sources.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archive - Howard Gotlieb Archival Research CenterIncludes correspondence, sermons, speeches, and manuscripts, highlighting Dr. King's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement.
- The Elie Wiesel Archive - Howard Gotlieb Archival Research CenterThe Elie Wiesel Collection includes manuscripts, correspondence, printed material, and research materials. It documents his life and work, relevant to Holocaust studies, modern Jewish Studies, and more.
- Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center - ArchiveSpaceHGARC houses a vast collection of manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia from notable figures, providing invaluable research resources.
- Howard Thurman & Sue Bailey Thurman Collections - Howard Gotlieb Archival Research CenterThe Howard Thurman collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, subject files, audio recordings, and other items.
- OpenBUThe Boston University Institutional Repository contains documents and publications authored or co-authored by BU faculty, students, and staff.
- Presidential Libraries and Museums of the National ArchivesPreserve records and artifacts of U.S. Presidents, offering exhibits, educational programs, and resources for research and public engagement.
- Vanderbilt Television News Archive This link opens in a new window
Streaming video of news and commercials from NBC and CNN plus searchable archive of abstracts of news broadcasts from ABC, CBS, Fox News, and other channels.
