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Civil Rights, Student Movements and Campus Protest

An introduction to select research sources on this topic, particularly those available through Archives & Special Collections at Western Libraries.

Western Libraries' Catalog: OneSearch

Western Libraries' Catalog, OneSearch, provides searchable information about holdings at Western Libraries and other research libraries in the region, including those found in other archives and special collections. 

To learn more about how to use Western Libraries' Catalog, check out the OneSearch Library Guide and this short video tutorial from the Hacherl Reading & Writing Studio. And visit SPOT for more helpful online library tutorials!

You may find it useful to search OneSearch using some of the following search terms:

  • Antinuclear movement
  • Black power
  • Civil rights movements
  • College students--Political activity
  • Conscientious Objectors
  • Feminism
  • New Left
  • Peace movements
  • Protest movements
  • Student movements
  • Student protesters
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1974
  • Women's rights

You can narrow results by adding a geographic location, e.g. Antinuclear movement--Washington (State) OR Antinuclear movement--Washington (State)--Bellingham. 

For titles relating to the history of Western, try searching the Libraries' catalog using the subject heading "Western Washington University -- History."

Other Suggested Resources

Databases

Western Libraries provides access to a wide variety of article and research databases (a WWU log-in is required). In addition to the examples listed below, make sure to visit the Library Guide to Databases A-Z. To learn more about how to use Western Libraries' databases, check out this short video tutorial from the Hacherl Research and Writing Studio, and/or ask staff at the Libraries' Reference Desk for assistance.

Hacherl Research & Writing Studio

The Hacherl Research & Writing Studio provides support for research, reading, and writing across all subjects. They can help with...

  • Brainstorming
  • Thesis statements
  • Reading and analyzing academic texts
  • Finding and using sources
  • Citations
  • Proofreading tips
  • Organization and flow
  • Cover letters, resumes, and applications
  • Creative writing
  • And more!