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Influential Women in the Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968): Home

This guide will help you find resources on influential women who were apart of the Civil Rights Movement.

Guide Contents

In this guide: 

Getting Started

  • General Search Tips
  • Choosing a Topic
  • Usernames and Passwords
  • CRAAP Test

Choose Your Topic

  • Choosing Your Topic
  • Reference Databases
  • Britannica | Library Reference Center
  • Preliminary Research Graphic Organizer 

Secondary Sources

  • Database Tips
  • Core Databases
  • Other Recommended Resources
  • A-Z Databases
  • Usernames and Passwords

Primary Sources

  • Primary Sources | Open Access
  • Database Tips
  • Boston Public Library 
  • More BPL Resources

Books

  • Recommended Library Books
  • Search the Library Catalog
  • Other Options

Cite Your Sources

  • Getting Started 
  • Sample Paper in MLA Format
  • Citations in Databases
  • Sample Works Cited Page
  • Other Citation Resources
  • Questions 

Welcome!

This guide will introduce you to recommended resources for your research assignment: Influential Women in the Civil Rights Movement. All of the recommended resources (both print and digital) in this guide have been curated by the librarians to assist in your research. We do suggest you take advantage of the online resources from the Boston Public Library, especially when looking for primary sources.  If you need assistance or have any questions about this guide, please contact Ms. Hammond.          

Daisy Bates

Ella Baker

Pauli Murray

Septima Clark

Fannie Lou Hamer