An Introductory Survey of African- American Literature (ENGL-560F)
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Get Organized
Begin your research with an understanding of the process
Reference Sources
Here's a list of selected specialized reference books (available in the Garver Room) you may want to consider:
Ref 700.89 EN32A Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance
Ref 700.89 H27HA The Harlem Renaissance : a Gale Critical Companion
Ref 781.65 B49M The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz & Blues
Ref 809 T91 V.126 Twentieth-century literary criticism. Vol. 126. Topics volume
Ref 810.8 OX21 The Oxford Companion to African American Literature
Ref 810.9 AF791BA African-American Writers
Ref 810.9 AF83 Afro-American Writers Before the Harlem Renaissance
Ref 810.9 SO8B Black Plots & Black Characters : a Handbook for Afro-American Literature
REF 813 F19WE V.3 Facts on File Companion to the American Novel
The reference books will give you an overview of your subject; check the bibliographies for further information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help you locate information.
Delve Deeper with Books
After getting an overview with reference sources, it is time to start searching the online catalog for books that focus more specifically on the topic you have chosen. Click on the links below to access Phillips Academy's library catalog, and to search for books in other libraries.
OWH Library Catalog
NOBLE System Catalog
WorldCat Use this database to search library catalogs all over the country. If you find a book that you want, please talk to a librarian about ordering it!
Recommended Databases
Below you will find a list of recommended databases for you to use on this specific project. To see a list of all the databases the OWHL subscribes to, please visit the A to Z List of Databases
Oxford African American Studies Center
Contemporary Literary Criticism Select
If you are trying to access these databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your Library Card Number. This is your PA ID Number.
Selected Internet Resources
African American Odyssey (Library of Congress)
Library of Southern Literature This vast digital library is part of the Documenting the American South collection. One of the highlights of the collection is Uncle Tom's Companions by Frederick Douglass, which is billed as a "supplement" to the more famous Harriet Beecher Stowe book.
Documentation
Make sure that you are Citing Sources and avoiding plagiarism. Remember, even images and maps need to be cited!
