Primary Source Collections in the Pacific Northwest: An Historical Researcher's Guide
Author:   Nancy A. Bunker
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781591581277


Pages:   552
Publication Date:   30 October 2005
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Nancy A. Bunker
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9781591581277


ISBN 10:   1591581273
Pages:   552
Publication Date:   30 October 2005
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction and Methodology Archival Research Description of Profiles Idaho Profiles of Research Institutions Oregon Profiles of Research Institutions Washington Profiles of Research Institutions Digital Sources of Pacific Northwest History Travel Sources Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms Appendix 2: Common Rules of Archives and Special Collections Indexes

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Based on personal visits to the institutions, Bunker conveys specifics such as vertical files in cubic feet and number of photographs. Entries are dated. Every institution is given an overall rating and an insightful review of the collection and facility. Subject headings clarify collection strengths. Notable additional features include a guide to archival research and a list of online Pacific Northwest history resources. A host of indexes enables users to search by county, date range of material, ethnicity/religion, and subject among other options. For all archives, academic and public libraries, and other institutions supporting primary research on the Northwest. - Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin


?Based on personal visits to the institutions, Bunker conveys specifics such as vertical files in cubic feet and number of photographs. Entries are dated. Every institution is given an overall rating and an insightful review of the collection and facility. Subject headings clarify collection strengths. Notable additional features include a guide to archival research and a list of online Pacific Northwest history resources. A host of indexes enables users to search by county, date range of material, ethnicity/religion, and subject among other options. For all archives, academic and public libraries, and other institutions supporting primary research on the Northwest.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin


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Nancy A. Bunker is currently Associate Professor/Coordinator of Reference Services in the Library at Whitworth University. She has Masters Degrees in Librarianship from the University of Denver and History from Eastern Washington University and a BA in Social Studies Education from Washington State University. In addition to extensive academic and public library reference experience she has worked as a freelance historical researcher and curator of a local history collection.

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