An Annotated Bibliography . Over 2,050 published guides to archives mainly in the United States. One chapter notes guides to foreign repositories having United States related holdings. Most sections are topical, e.g. ethnic minorities and women, fine arts collection, political collections, etc. This is the current standard guide to history research.
Coverage is all geographic areas and time periods.
Although the focus is international there is much of interest for the student of American history. Excellent annotations supplement the 685 entries. A Guide to Manuscripts and Archival Materials in the United States . G.K. Hall, 1981. Comprehensive guide to original source materials in all types of libraries and historical societies.