LibGuides: Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies Subject Guide: Web Resources

Chinese Exclusion Act

Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)
The Chinese Exclusion Act was approved on May 6, 1882. It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States.
Chinese Exclusion Act: Primary Documents
On May 6, 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was signed into law, prohibiting the immigration of Chinese laborers for ten years. This guide compiles Library of Congress digital materials, external websites, and a print bibliography.

Densho:Preserving Japanese American stories of the past for the generations of tomorrow
Densho documents the testimonies of Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II, along with historical images and teacher resources.
Japanese American Relocation Digital Archive (JARDA)
Thousands of primary sources including personal diaries and letters, camp newsletters, and personal histories.
War Relocation Authority and the Incarceration of Japanese Americans During WWII
Reports, memos, and letters of government officials about the internment.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Find articles, educator resources, and links to research collections related to AAPI history

South Asian American Digital Archives
SAADA uses the power of stories to create belonging for 5.4+ million South Asian Americans.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Theme Studies
Scholarly essays about specific aspects of the AAPI experience.