This virtual lecture was presented for the Mercer Museum on October 15th, 2020.
Synopsis
This presentation provides an overview of the archival resources available at the Mercer Museum Library, and shows how they can be used to research the African American history of Bucks County. It highlights interesting documents from the collection dating back to the 1680s, and demonstrates how challenging and often fragmentary evidence can be used to piece together the stories of people who have long been marginalized in the historical record.
Note: Some things have changed at the library since this presentation was recorded. Research appointments are no longer required, some of the contact info for research services has changed, and we have expanded our digitization services.
Check the museum’s website for more information about in-person research, research services, photographic rights and reproductions, and our digitization services.