New Library Databases
For a limited time, SF State has access to a large number of primary source databases through the Primary Sources Access and Build program. These collections will be available for full text and image searching through June 2024, and the sources that receive heavy use will be considered for permanent acquisition.
American Indians and the American West, 1809-1971
Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Council Meetings of American Indian Tribes
Disability in the Modern World
Primary sources from the disability rights community, 20th Century
Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive
Hollywood Reporter, American Cinematographer, Film Weekly, Variety, 1880-2015
Environmental Issues Online
Multimedia materials on major climate issues, 20th century- present
Historical Newspapers: The Jerusalem Post (ProQuest)
English language Israeli newspaper 1932-2008
Historical Newspapers: The Jewish Advocate (ProQuest)
English language Jewish newspaper for greater Boston, 1905-1990
Historical Newspapers: The Jewish Exponent (ProQuest)
Weekly community newspaper out of Philadelphia, 1887-1990
Historical Newspapers: Leftist Newspapers and Periodicals (ProQuest)
Collected English language publications, 1845-2015
Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post (ProQuest)
English language Hong Kong daily newspaper, 1903-2001
Historical Newspapers: The Korea Times (ProQuest)
English language daily newspaper from Seoul, 1956-2016
Historical Newspapers: The Times of India (ProQuest)
Largest English daily newspaper in the world, 1838-2001
Literature, memoirs and essays in their original languages, 1600’s- present
Includes the Advocate and Gay Times, 1954-2015
LGBT Thought and Culture
Books, articles, archives documenting LGBT political, social and cultural movements
Mass Incarceration and Prison Studies
Archives, books, courts cases, etc. with international focus, 20th cent.- present
National and local branches’ board minutes, speeches, campaigns, 1950’-60’s
Socialist Party of America Records
Primary sources include correspondence, position papers and leaflets, 1897-1976
Women and Social Movements, International
Activist writing, reports from organizations, letters and more, 1840- present
Major popular sources such as Woman’s Day and Good Housekeeping, 1900-2005
*Complimentary access but not eligible for purchase as part of the Access and Build plan.