Black Thought and Culture

Non-fiction writings by American black leaders—teachers, artists, politicians, religious leaders, athletes, war veterans, entertainers, and other figures—covering 250 years of history.

Smithsonian Global Sound

Produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is an online streaming audio collection of the world's musical and aural traditions.

Civil War: Letters and Diaries

This full-text collection of primary sources contains diaries, letters and memoirs from over 2000 authors