About Multimedia, Videos, & Images
Use this page to discover streaming videos, audio, and image collections that support historical research and classroom projects.
The EMU Library provides access to licensed databases and a wide range of freely available archives containing documentaries, newsreels, photographs, and other primary sources.
Search Esearch for Videos & Media
Use this form to find media (streaming video, audio, images) in Esearch. Enter keywords and select Search; results open in a new window where you can refine filters.
Find Videos & Media in EMU Library Databases
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Academic Video Online (Via Alexander Street) This link opens in a new windowSearch or browse thousands of streaming videos, in 21 academic subject collections, distributed by Alexander Street Press.
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Docuseek This link opens in a new windowDocuseek provides streaming video of documentary films in many subject areas.
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Kanopy Streaming Videos This link opens in a new windowKanopy is a streaming video resource with a selection of films. In some cases, you may need to fill out a form to suggest a video purchase. See also additional library sources for streaming video.
Other Online Collections
Explore these freely available digital collections of videos, images, and historical media. Many of these resources provide access to primary sources, such as newsreels, documentaries, and photographs, that can support your research in U.S. and world history.
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American Archive of Public BroadcastingPublic television and radio programming from the last 60 years.
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American Experience (PBS)Contains hundreds of videos on topics in U.S. history. Includes clips and full-length videos.
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C-SPAN Video LibraryMore than 160,000 hours of U.S. public affairs programming, including congressional debates, White House briefings, and policy events
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Civil Rights Digital LibraryCollects primary source materials, including video and audio files.
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Facing History and OurselvesCollects resources that challenge users to explore the history and impact of social inequities.
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Image Collection (from the Library of Congress)Photos, prints, and drawings from the Library of Congress.
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Images (from the Internet Archive)Search nearly 4 million images. Many are available for download.
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LIFE Photo Archive (hosted by Google)Search millions of photographs from the LIFE magazine photo archive.
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Moving Image Archive (from the Internet Archive)A collection of over 6 million films available for streaming or download.
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National Screening RoomProvides access to the Library of Congress' moving image collection.
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Open Vault by WGBHOffers online access to video, audio, images, and searchable transcripts from decades of GBH public radio and television productions.
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Prelinger Archives (part of the Internet Archive)Thousands of digitized “ephemeral” films (advertising, educational, industrial, and home movies) that are free to view and reuse for research or creative projects.
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Timeline - World History DocumentariesYouTube channel offering full-length documentaries and series from major broadcasters, best for topic exploration and background learning (secondary sources).
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Universal NewsreelsStreaming and downloadable newsreels from 1929–1967 documenting U.S. and world events, searchable by topic.