Browse by Topic

“Browse by Topic” groups our digital collections into topical themes that underscore commonalities amongst our digital Archival & Special Collections’ material. We have implemented this presentation in hopes that it will help you make connections across seemingly disparate digital collections. These themes also reflect the strategic choices we have made when selecting material for digitization in order to reach as wide an audience as possible.

Asian Studies

Collections that highlight the history and culture of Asian Countries and regions. Currently, the vast majority of the materials are of Chinese or Japanese origin.

Black Lives in Pittsburgh

Collections that offer a glimpse into the lives and experiences of Black and Brown men and women in Pittsburgh.

City Landscapes and Urban Spaces

Collections related to city landscapes and urban spaces.

Colonial and Revolutionary America

Collections that highlight various aspects of Colonial and Revolutionary era America.

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

Collections related to Women's and Gender Studies.

Industrial Society

Collections that offer a glimpse into industrial society throughout the 20th century.

Labor Movement

Union Switch & Signal Strike Photo

Collections that include material pertaining to organized labor and the American Labor Movement.

Performing Arts

Collections related to the performing arts in Pittsburgh and music composition.

Race Relations

Collections that illustrate race relations, primarily within the city of Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas.

Religion

Collections that highlight various aspects of religion. The collections included here focus heavily on religion in the Pittsburgh area.

Revolution, Rebellion, and Political Demonstration

Collections that highlight reactionary political organization. While the collections range in geolocation and time, many of the materials originate from the mid-20th century.

Scientific Philosophy

An entire collection dedicated to housing the various archival collections created by individuals in the field of scientific philosophy.

Social Justice and Community Works

Collections that highlight the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to social justice or community works. The collections included here primarily relate to social and community works within the Pittsburgh area and are concentrated between the mid to late 20th century.

Transportation

Transportation Topic

Collections related to the movement of humans, animals, and goods.

University History

An entire site dedicated to the history of the University of Pittsburgh.