Archives Guide

When looking for archival resources, a lot is going to depend on what you are looking for. Think local to the topic then move toward something larger -- like a concentric circle. Some things to consider as you're getting started:  

• What time period are you researching? 
• What types of documents might you be looking for? 
• What have you looked for or found sources by any experts connected to the topic? 
• Are there any related bibliographies that might lead you to archival resources? 
• Has a Google search (with the topic and the word archive) returned any collections? 
• Are there other websites that might be able to offer information? 
• Has a university or college been the recipient of a collection that would be helpful in your research?

Archive research takes more digging and therefore more time. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to dive into the research. 

• Historical Society of Sarasota County

• Archives of the Ringling Museum / Sarasota

• East Hillsborough Historical Society

• Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society

• Historic Hernando Preservation Society

• St. Pete Museum of History
• Dalí Museum - Center for the Avant-garde Library
• City of St Pete Resource and Research Guide - includes links to several online collections documenting the city's history
• USF St Pete - Local and Regional History Provenance (Finding Aids)
• Hillsborough County Public Library Digital Collections

Digital collections of photographs, art, journal entries, and other documents often exist in libraries, historical societies, and museums around the world. To find one, you might try the following google search:

your topic "digital collections" site:.org or site:edu

*Be sure to note any usage rights associated with images or videos that you might wish to use in your film.