From the first commercial trade through modern times, people of Asian heritage have shaped the geography, arts, culture, and civil discourse of the United States in immeasurable ways. This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of Asian American history and daily life – as well as the ways popular culture has portrayed and perceived people of Asian descent.
Learn more about Asian Life in America using the resources below:
Primary Sources
View our Primary Sources tab on the History Research Guide for additional database options.
More Places to Search
McKee Library has several research topic guides covering aspects of the Asian American experience including the following: