Research Guides: HIST 208E Resistance in History, 17th to 19th Century (JP Fetherston): Haitian Revolution

Contemporary Books and Pamphlets

To find contemporary books and pamphlets about the Haitian revolt, use the advanced search in UMDiscover and limit publication dates to 1791 to 1804 (or somewhat later). Many of these documents have been digitized and are available online. Search on Toussaint as well as Hayti and variants of Saint Domingo.

Early American Imprints, Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker 1801-1819
Based on the noted American Bibliography, 1801-1819, provides a comprehensive set of American books, pamphlets and broadsides published in the early part of the 19th century.

Periodicals and Newspaper Articles Contemporary with

To find contemporary articles about the Haitian revolt, limit publication dates to 1791 to 1804 (or somewhat later) and search on Toussaint as well as Hayti and variants of Saint Domingo.

American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 1-5
This collection includes digitized images of over 6,500 American magazines and journals published between 1691 and 1877. The collection is available in five series: Series 1 (1691-1820); Series 2 (1821-1837) Series 3 (1838-1852)' Series 4 (1853-1865) and Series 5 (1866-1877). The series can be searched separately or in combination.
Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers
Provides access to a collection of 400 U.S. newspapers, with over 1.7 million pages of content. Coverage includes a cross-section of publications from political party papers, illustrated papers, as well as major papers and African American, Native American, women's rights and labor group publications.
Times Digital Archive
The Times Digital Archive provides convenient access to an extraordinary library of back issues of this renowned newspaper online. By taking the microfilm collection of The Times (London) and producing a high-resolution digital format with searchable images, The Times Digital Archive represents unprecedented access to one of the most highly regarded resources for the study of 18th century history and onward.