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Archives and Special Collections
USMA Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is a unique and fascinating source of archival records, manuscripts, rare books, maps, and other resources related to the Academy and its graduates. Click on the tabs below for tutorials, interactive graphics, and links about USMA ASC.
Tutorial Menu
The Whats and Whys of Archives : Approximately 7 minutes
USMA as an Affiliated Archives: Approximately 5 minutes
What to Expect in an Archives: Approximately 6 minutes
USMA Archives and Special Collections: Approximately 5 minutes
Using SCOUT and ArchivesSpace to find ASC materials: Approximately 10 minutes
Primary Sources and Historical Research: Approximately 5 minutes
Developing Historical Research Questions: Approximately 5 minutes
Primary and Secondary Sources: Approximately 7 minutes
Graphics Menu:
This interactive graphic depicts the differences between archives and libraries, specifically what types of materials they have and who manages those materials.
This interactive graphic shows the hierarchy of archives from group to item. The definition of each level is found within the interactivity features.
This interactive graphic differentiates the types of materials found in USMA archives, manuscripts, and special collections.
This interactive graphic demonstrates how three West Point-specific software platforms, SCOUT, ArchivesSpace, and Aeon, work together to help cadets and researchers find and access materials from Archives and Special Collections.
This graphic shows a small part of Record Group 404 from the USMA Archives.
This interactive graphic shows the process beginning at receiving archival materials and finishing with the materials being available for use.
This interactive graphic provides examples of different types of primary sources.
