Collection Description
This guide presents a selection of print and electronic resources in history available through the University of Miami Libraries and open access websites. Please contact Adrian Legaspi, History Liaison Librarian, for an individual research consultation or for more information about resources in history. The Libraries' collection supports a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in all areas of history.

The Florida, Cuban, and Caribbean regional holdings are quite distinctive. Other areas of strong interest include Latin America, Middle East, and European history. Additionally, social historical method is a notable strength of the department and is reflected in its acquisitions. The University Libraries’ also have an extensive repository of archival materials and special collections that chronicle the history of South Florida and the University of Miami.

The Libraries’ continue to collect as comprehensively as possible, in all areas of history. Currently, materials focusing on Asian and African history are being added to the collection. The language of the collection is primarily English however, several Spanish and Portuguese resources are also present. 
Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

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Primary Versus Secondary Sources
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Databases
The Libraries’ have an extensive collection of databases designed to support your research and writing needs. Please contact Shatha Baydoun, History Liaison Librarian, for an individual research consultation or for more information about resources in history.
Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun




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Historical Coverage
Newspapers
 Newspaper articles are great sources for historical research. The Libraries’ has an extensive collection of newspapers and databases.
 Front-page of The Miami Hurricane, April 02, 1948
Current Coverage
Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

Maps

A Plan of the City and Harbor of Havana, Capital of the Island of Cuba (1760-1769) from the UM Cuban Map Collection
General Databases
General Databases
Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

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