Finding the Forgotten: Discover Pre-20th Century Black New Orleans Through Digitized Primary Source Documents

In this workshop, the presenter will introduce significant collections of digitized historical materials pertaining to the history and experiences of Black people in New Orleans, with a main focus on pre-20th century resources. Participants will learn how to navigate different interfaces and compose effective search queries using terminology that is most likely to return relevant search results. The first 40 minutes will allow participants to familiarize themselves with several different resources. In the remaining 20 minutes, participants will have time to conduct their own preliminary searches with support and troubleshooting guidance from the presenter. Participants will also be directed to a research guide containing additional, related resources that are not covered in the workshop. Note: Participants should bring a device (preferably a laptop or tablet) to the session. Please register at the following link: https://tulane.libcal.com/event/13763327

Led by Scholarly Engagement Librarian - Humanities, Dr. Victoria Elmwood.