Provides access to research and scholarly literature on East, Southeast, and South Asia written in Western languages. Covers all subjects, particularly in humanities and social sciences.
Provides access to research and scholarly literature on East, Southeast, and South Asia written in Western languages. Covers all subjects, particularly in humanities and social sciences.
Primary source documents, archives, films, and ephemera related to significant border areas and migration events from the 19th to 21st centuries.
CRL acquires and preserves newspapers, journals, documents, archives, dissertations from outside of the U.S., with content from Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.
Publications and archives from an independent international affairs policy institute, including audio recordings and transcripts of debates and speeches it has hosted.
Compilation of Buddhist terms, texts, temple, schools, persons, etc. found in Buddhist canonical sources. (Updates ongoing based on user contributions)
Digitized primary source materials (1600 to 1947) held by the British Library document British imperial history, maritime trade, global commerce, and the first multinational corporation.
Encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world’s known living languages.
Manuscript collection documents the story of India and Empire through diaries and journals, official and private papers, letters, sketches, paintings and original Indian documents, from 1615 to 1947.
World's largest catalog of global library resources. FirstSearch interface has advanced searching options, displays all editions, and integrates UW interlibrary loan services.
Translated and English-language radio and television broadcasts, newspapers, periodicals, government documents, and books covering the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts.
Collection of primary source materials related to the British Indian Empire and the colonial history, culture and literature of the Indian subcontinent from 1712 to 1942.
Newspaper clippings, court documents, and other secondary materials related to the Bhopal disaster and subsequent cases against Union Carbide Corporation, compiled by Marc Galanter, UW Law School faculty member.
Publications and archives from an independent international affairs policy institute, including audio recordings and transcripts of debates and speeches it has hosted.
Periodicals from the Church Missionary Society Archive, covering gender and families, medicine, education, development of native churches, political conflict, social reform, linguistics, exploration.
Archive of British government diplomatic files related to the crisis in Southeast Asia (1959-1979), covering communist governments, cultural issues, foreign policy, human rights, military and warfare.
Offers a global perspective on empire from French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German points of view, as well as that of indigenous peoples from Africa, India, and North America.
Scanned copies of the paper issues of the various FBIS Daily Reports, which sought to record, translate, transcribea and analyze foreign foreign mass media.
Archive of memoranda, correspondence, maps, government reports, and speech transcripts from the British Foreign Office related to Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines, from 1963 to 1980.
History database (EBSCO) that provides access to journal articles that cover topics related to world history. For U.S. and Canadian history, see America: History and Life.
Archive of documents and files from the U.S. State Department and British Foreign Office related to diplomatic and military issues in various countries and regions around the world from 1911-1975.
Historical document collection on the military history of South Asia and the British military experience in India.
Archives of a social organization formed to strengthen international understanding and friendship among the women of Asia, the Pacific and the USA.
Archive of scholarly journals and ebooks in the humanities, social sciences, sciences and mathematics. Journal coverage is volume 1 of each title until 3-5 years ago (embargo period varies by title).
Research collection documenting history of the dynamics of Western trade, 1500 to the early 20th century. Covers historical underpinnings supporting the study of economics and European imperialism.
Digitized medieval manuscripts from around the world, dating from the 13th to the 16th centuries, with a focus on accounts of journeys to the Holy Land, India and China.
Searchable, multimedia collection supporting the study of important events and themes related to revolution and protest from the 18th century through the 21st century.
Wartime newspapers (1939-1948) for soldiers serving in major theaters around the world, published in the US, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the countries of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Curated portal of documents and media from and about South Asia from 500 collections worldwide, with links to content on original sites. Includes books, journals, video, audio, newspapers, and more.
Historical newspaper archive of titles published in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka dating from the 19th century to 1922.
Archive of Colonial Office files of the British Government, covering colonial administration and governance in Asia, and their relations with surrounding countries in the region and across the globe.
Papers issued by the United Kingdom House of Commons including Bills and Acts, Command Papers, House of Commons Papers, and Hansard (the official report of debates in Parliament).
Archive of records of the U.S. Operations Mission established to intervene in Vietnam.
Archive of materials of Military Assistance and Advisory Group (MAAG) to process, monitor, and evaluate American military aid to French forces fighting in Southeast Asia.
Archive of U.S. State Department Office documents and files related to diplomatic, political and economic issues in Southeast Asia, from 1944-1958.
Archive from the Committee of Correspondence, a U.S. women's organization that advocated for women’s involvement in foreign policy and in the post war global governance system in the period after WWII.
Growing archive of digitized print newspapers in more than 30 languages from around the world, ultimately including titles from over 80 countries. New content is continually being added.
Database of non-US newspapers, newswires, and news sites including The Times (London), El Norte, Financial Times, The Guardian, Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post, The Daily Telegraph, and more.
Collection of English-language newspapers, magazines, and books from East and Southeast Asia, from the 1900s-1950s.
Collection of primary source materials related to the British Indian Empire and the colonial history, culture and literature of the Indian subcontinent from 1712 to 1942.
Newspaper clippings, court documents, and other secondary materials related to the Bhopal disaster and subsequent cases against Union Carbide Corporation, compiled by Marc Galanter, UW Law School faculty member.
This resource is a catalog of the nineteenth-century publications found in the Oriental and India Office Collections (OIOC) of the British Library. The collections of the India Office Library and R...
Anonymized household survey data (2016- ) from an all-India representative sample as part of the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey. Requires registration.
Bibliographic database of plays in sixteen Indian languages, published in India from the 1840s to the present.
The Digital South Asia Library provides digital materials for reference and research on South Asia to scholars, public officials, business leaders, and other users. This project builds upon a two-y...
Digitized primary source materials (1600 to 1947) held by the British Library document British imperial history, maritime trade, global commerce, and the first multinational corporation.
Collection of diplomatic dispatches, correspondence, maps, summaries of events from the British Foreign Office files dealing with India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan between 1947 and 1980.
The Guide to the Indexing of South Asian Studies Periodicals identifies and lists periodical titles with South Asian Studies content. It also identifies if a particular title has been indexed and i...
Video collection of unedited interviews and on-set actuality films related to Hindi film industry producing Hindi/Urdu language films from 1950-2010 in Mumbai, India, popularly known as 'Bollywood'.
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of India, from 1945 to 1949.
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of India and Pakistan, from 1963 to 1966.
Socio-economic statistical data primarily from Indian government sources. Data includes statistics on demographics, health, higher education, agricultural and industrial production information, etc.
Official Publications of India. Government documents related to pre- and post-Independence South Asia. The Official Publications were most often defined by enumeration of holdings at the British Li...
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of Pakistan, from 1945 to 1949.
Digital newspaper archive of various editions of the Times of India, with coverage from from 1838-2012.
Interdisciplinary collection of books, journals, and documents (1700 to 1953), from India, Pakistan, Burma, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh supporting research in the humanities and social sciences.
Curated portal of documents and media from and about South Asia from 500 collections worldwide, with links to content on original sites. Includes books, journals, video, audio, newspapers, and more.
Collection of materials for the study of South Asia, including newspapers, journals, reports, and government documents; works of art, history, and literature; reference works, and more.
The South Asian Periodicals Index provides bibliographic citations to the extensive periodical literature published in and about South Asia. An ever growing resource, the South Asian Periodicals In...
Historical newspaper archive of titles published in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka dating from the 19th century to 1922.
Comprehensive compilation of state-level statistics and regional news of India supported by official statistical documents from state governments. Requires registration.
Archive of backchannel messages between U.S. government officials, including talking points for peace negotiations and intelligence reports.
Translated and English-language radio and television broadcasts, newspapers, periodicals, government documents, and books covering the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts.
Primary source records of Western traders, travelers, missionaries and diplomats document Chinese culture and society, and economic development in East Asia and Southeast Asia (17th-20th century).
ASEAN is currently a 10-member association. (Continually updated)
Archive of British government diplomatic files related to the crisis in Southeast Asia (1959-1979), covering communist governments, cultural issues, foreign policy, human rights, military and warfare.
Archive of U.S. State Department documents and files related to diplomatic, political and economic issues in Netherland's colonial possessions, from 1910-1930.
Archive of correspondence of the American Presbyterian Church's Board of Foreign Missions relating to their Philippines Mission during the period of 1898 to 1910.
Archive of correspondence of the American Presbyterian Church's Board of Foreign Missions relating to their Thailand Mission during the period of 1840 to 1910.
Archive of memoranda, correspondence, maps, government reports, and speech transcripts from the British Foreign Office related to Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines, from 1963 to 1980.
Web site of the Hmong Cultural Center located in Saint Paul, Minn. whose mission is to promote the personal development of children, youth, and adults through Hmong cultural education while providi...
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of Laos, from 1963 to 1966.
Newsbreak is a leading English language news source for the Philippines, particularly featuring investigative reporting. (Updated frequently)
Primary source collection of personal correspondence, diaries, sermons, and mission records of two American missionary families serving in the Philippines between 1942 and 1965.
Selection of images and searchable texts from the Southeast Asian Archive at the UC Irvine Libraries on post-1975 refugees and immigrants from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam and their U.S. communities.
Information resource about the languages, literatures, and cultures of Southeast Asia, concentrating on interactive language lessons which include audio, pictures, and interactive exercises.
A collaborative project, including books, indexes, manuscripts, photographs, and videos, for example. (Updates ongoing)
A comprehensive bibliography of all theses completed at the University of California, Berkeley related to Southeast Asia covering the years from 1906-to present.
Collection of European travel accounts of pre-modern Southeast Asia from Cornell University Library's John M. Echols Collection. The site provides online access to more than 350 books and journal a...
Primary and secondary source materials documenting the history of the Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese diaspora.
SouthEast Asian images & Texts brings together, in digital form, two categories of primary and secondary resources: research and teaching materials collected by University of Wisconsin faculty and ...
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of Indonesia, from 1960 to 1963.
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of Thailand, from 1945 to 1954.
Archive of materials collected by U.S. diplomats on the internal and foreign affairs of Thailand, from 1955 to 1963.
Archive of records of the U.S. Operations Mission established to intervene in Vietnam.
Archive of materials of Military Assistance and Advisory Group (MAAG) to process, monitor, and evaluate American military aid to French forces fighting in Southeast Asia.
Archive of U.S. State Department Office documents and files related to diplomatic, political and economic issues in Southeast Asia, from 1944-1958.
Collection of summary intelligence briefing reports prepared for Britain and its allies starting prior to WWII, based on broadcast data from open, publicly available sources.
Online encyclopedia covers the main aspects of the Buddhist traditions, explained in original essays written by scholars.
Digitized records of a foundational organization in the Anglican evangelical movement, covering its missionary activities in Africa, East Asia, India, Americas, and Middle East (1799-1970s).
Articles with bibliographies covering specific areas of law for jurisdictions in East, South and Southeast Asia.
Interdisciplinary encyclopedia on the study of Arabic and all levels of the language (pre-Classical Arabic, Classical Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic vernaculars, mixed varieties of Arabic).
Interdisciplinary collection of issue-based documentaries and independent films from the U.S. and other countries.
Collection of primary source documents covering the history of the environment and conservation efforts across the globe from the late 1800s onwards.
Index of Hmong Studies publications from 1975 to 2018. Hmong Studies commits itself to studying HMoob subjectivities from a variety of disciplines, collected and collated from a variety of sources.
Primary and secondary source materials (documents and video) of major human rights violations and atrocity crimes worldwide, from 1900 to 2010.
Archive of a Cold War-era U.S. government organization that translated and analyzed foreign documents on scientific and technical topics, environmental concerns, nuclear proliferation and more.
Historical primary source materials related to missionary work around the world, including educational work, medical work, evangelism, political conflict, and the emergence of indigenous churches.
Text-based collection of fiction, short fiction, and poems in English by South Asian and Southeast Asian writers, from the end of the colonial era to the present.
Declassified U.S. government documents from the U.S. intelligence community in East Asia and Southeast Asia during the Cold War (1945-1991).
Document archive of feminist activism related to development efforts of women in the Global South and their allies working to balance economic growth and social improvement while navigating equity and fairer allocation of resources.