The Digital Public Library of America strives to contain the full breadth of human expression, from the written word, to works of art and culture, to records of America’s heritage, to the efforts and data of science. Contains materials from all the UW System Digital Collections, Recollection Wisconsin, the National Archives and Records Administration, University of California System, the Smithsonian, and the New York Public Library.
Europeana enables people to explore the digital resources of Europe's museums, libraries, archives and audio-visual collections. It promotes discovery and networking opportunities in a multilingual space where users can engage, share in and be inspired by the rich diversity of Europe's cultural and scientific heritage.
19th and 20th century primary material found in leading historic periodicals and books including Godey's Lady's Book, Virginia Gazette, Pennsylvania Genealogical Catalogue, Pennsylvania Newspaper Record, the Lily, Frank Leslie's Weekly, National Citizen and Ballot Box and the Revolution. Also included are an African American Newspapers collection and a Civil War collection.
Primary documents focusing on the history and culture of African Americans, Latino Americans and American Indians.
Early Encounters in North America: Peoples, Cultures, and the Environment provides full text documents on the relationships among peoples and the environment in North America.