History @ CUL

Digital Resources for the Republic of Letters

A recent review in Reviews in History from the Institute of Historical Research praises the project called Cultures of Knowledge (Cofk).  CofK offers a platform on which early modern intellectual historians can meet virtually and exchange knowledge about early modern networks through the study of their correspondence. The reviewer notes that “the site structure makes […]

Expanded Access to NEHGS databases

For a number of years now, the Library has subscribed to 200 data sources made available in electronic form by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS).  NEHGS does not allow remote access to its American Ancestors web site; one had to use a computer in Olin Library in order to consult the resources. We […]