VIC184: Individuals and the Public Sphere: Cultural Memory

Website for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. It provides useful information about searching for government records held in the U.S. The "getting started" page gives a detailed outline about how to use archival records in research. There are definitions of archival terms some of which are different from Canadian archival language

This tutorial is meant to introduce new users to the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections at York University, and archives research practices in general. It provides a comprehensive overview, including topic selection, background research, basic facts about archives, citation, and an example of how to plan and attend an archival visit.

A detailed guide from the Society of American Archivists about how to discover, plan a visit to, and conduct yourself in an archival setting. It also includes helpful links to American and Canadian archival resources and collections.