Hi,



As a master’s student in History and Archives at the University of Maryland, I’m 

interested in researching how online digital archives, exhibits and collections make minority narratives—

usually not part of mainstream history—widely available and accessible. I use the 

overarching term “minorities” to include ethnic, racial and religious groups, indigenous 

peoples, women, LGBT groups, people with disabilities, and immigrants; in short, 

communities that usually are not agents in the archival and museum world.



In order to collect examples of digital archives and collections of or about minorities in one place, as well 

as literature on the subject and tools that may be useful for developing such projects, I’ve 

created a wiki called “Digital Homelands” (www.digitalminorities.pbwiki.com). 

Digital online archives, collections, and exhibits can be thought of as transplanted online "homelands," where identities are 

being shaped, contested and projected and where the assumption of our Western 

archival practices is being challenged.



The wiki is in no way complete. In order to include as much material as possible, I would 

appreciate contributions of archives, collections, projects or ideas on this subject. 

If you would like to send your thoughts and for more information, please e-mail me 

at [log in to unmask] or visit and contribute to my wiki at www.digitalminorities.pbwiki.com.

 

Please excuse any crossposting.



Thank you,



Amalia S. Levi

Graduate Assistant

History Department/iSchool

University of Maryland

College Park, MD