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African Studies Research Guide: Primary Sources

Reviews primary sources at Emory and elsewhere for research in African Studies.

Center for Research Libraries (CRL)

CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES (CRL)/COOPERATIVE MATERIALS PROJECT (CAMP)

CRL houses a wide variety of primary sources, including missionary materials, government publications, newspapers, etc. that are available for extended loans to Emory researchers. CRL has a topic guide for African Studies which covers major collections only. The CRL catalog is one of the first places to search for primary sources not held at Emory.

CAMP is an area studies program within CRL devoted to preserving publications and primary resources related to Africa. Check the CAMP page for important materials. 

Emory is a member of CRL and CAMP.