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Linda Fairtile
Contact:
Parsons Music Library
Modlin Center for the Arts
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Modlin Center for the Arts
University of Richmond, VA 23173
804 287-6849
Selected Library Resources
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OneSearchA one-stop discovery tool that combines our library catalog with an array of online databases and indexes.
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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowScholarly and popular articles on most topics. A good place to start if you don't know where to begin.
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Music Periodicals Database This link opens in a new windowScholarly and popular articles on all aspects of music.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics in the arts, humanities, social sciences and some math/science. Most journals have volumes/issues dating from the 19th century to within 3-5 years of present day. (ITHAKA)
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African American Newspapers, 1827-1998 This link opens in a new windowArticles from US newspapers that chronicle 150 years of the African-American experience. Note: UR has access to Series 1 only.
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Black Thought and Culture This link opens in a new windowNonfiction writings by major Black American leaders, including books, letters, speeches, essays, interviews, and political leaflets.
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The Wyatt Tee Walker CollectionThe papers of the Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, MLK's chief of staff and a scholar of Black music, are housed at Boatwright Library
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Citing Sources library guide (Chicago style)Under "Examples," click "Chicago Style - Citation Quick Guide"
Streaming Audio & Video
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HistoryMakers Video Archive This link opens in a new windowVideo interviews that highlight the accomplishments of individual African Americans and African-American-led groups and movements.
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PBS Videos This link opens in a new windowVideos originally broadcast on PBS, including many related to African-American history and culture.
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Music Online: Classical Music Library This link opens in a new windowAudio recordings of classical music from the medieval period to present day.
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Music Online: Jazz Music Library This link opens in a new windowAudio recordings from a wide variety of jazz genres.
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Music Online: American Music This link opens in a new windowAudio recordings that focus on music from America's past, including songs by and about African-Americans throughout history. Included are the songs of the Civil War, Civil Rights, political campaigns, anti-war protests, and more.
