The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the “Interrogating Colonial Documents and Narratives” module of Research Methods Primary Sources from AM. This module introduces students to the key concerns and issues associated with studying colonial history. Students and instructors will receive support in learning how to use colonial primary sources for learning and teaching.

The module consists of over 70 essays and videos, plus 200 primary source pieces introducing essential concepts in colonial history and research while guiding researchers on how to work with different primary source types. This resource supports faculty and students by helping them read and analyze colonial documents using specifically designed methods to uncover underrepresented voices and perspectives. The module also includes case studies for students and instructors, thematic source sets, and practice sources.

Please contact the Chair of Resources & Scholarly Communications, Kristin Laughtin-Dunker, at laughtin@chapman.edu or the History liaison librarian, Lauren McDaniel, at lmcdaniel@chapman.edu if you have any questions about this exciting new resource.