Created from the renowned holdings of the Library Company of Philadelphia, African History and Culture, , is the most comprehensive digital collection of historical documents related to the African continent. More than 1, cataloged and searchable books, pamphlets, almanacs, broadsides and ephemera cover the history, peoples, and social and economic changes across Africa from the 16th century to the early 20th century.
All areas of Africa and related adjacent regions are covered. Prismatic research and teaching opportunities In the 18th century, the Library Company ambitiously attempted to gather every piece of printed information related to Africa and its history. This included historical narratives, social histories, maps, navigational logs, military reports, government documents, demographic studies, anthropological studies, natural histories, personal memoirs and much more.
African History and Culture, is the only publicly available, digital archive of this seminal collection. Many items published prior to are included, but most of these 1,plus works imprints were published in the 19th century. Most were published in the English language. Students and scholars across a range of disciplinesβfrom Africana studies to economics, gender studies, anthropology and beyondβwill find perspectives and information that expand both the scope and specificity of their research.
About the Library Company of Philadelphia The Library Company of Philadelphia is an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through 19th centuries. It houses an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs and works of art, as well as the second largest holding of early American imprints. All are seamlessly integrated and cross-searchable. Clearly labeled "browse by" options are in the middle of the page and include genre, subjects, author, history of printing, place of publication, and language.
.jpg "Model Hooker in Coulommiers")
The purposely large boxes are easy to read, meaning patrons should be able to navigate them with ease. Researchers will find a variety of sources available at their fingertips, including early modern travel narratives written by Europeans, African language spelling books, and some of the first printed documents produced in Liberia.
