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HIST2128 - Immigrants in the American Experience - Leonard: Community Organization Assignment

Find course-specific library resources, including peer-reviewed articles, ebooks, and more.

Background information on your Community Organization

In addition to searching the databases listed under the first tab, explore the following resources:

The Boston Indicators Project
The Boston Indicators Project is a source for local statistics and analysis of the role of nonprofits in communities in the surrounding area.
Nonprofit Explorer: Research Tax-Exempt Organizations
Search for IRS 990 Filings by institution or keyword, State, Major nonprofit categories, or Org. Type. ProPublica.

Demographic Information on Your Community

Explore Census Data
United States Census Bureau.
American Community Survey
See the Selected Social Characteristics section. Use the filters to limit by region.
City of Boston
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA)
"The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is the planning and economic development agency for the City of Boston."

Newspaper Sources

Boston Globe (1980 - present) This link opens in a new window
Browse by issue [Content is updated daily by 8 a.m.]:
ProQuest US Newsstream This link opens in a new window
National and local newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites' transcripts including U.S. major dailies, CNN, Meet the Press and hundred's more. Current coverage and back files will vary.

Also, explore the research guide for Newspapers:

Newspapers
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