Tools and external resources to help you continue your research.
Sources we’re using in this project.
Collaborations we’re working on.
Further reading on related topics.
Mobilizing Minerva by Dr. Kimberly Jensen
A historical monograph by an expert on the subject of women's engagement in WWI (and an academic mentor without whom this project would not have been possible), examining the topics of women's suffrage, contributions, and involvement in the armed conflict. The book covers all aspects of research into the time period, its causes and effects, and the different types of involvement, from military to domestic, in America as well as European countries and Russia. You can also find her website here.
Kyoomba RSL Research Project
Run by Deborah Wheeler out of Queensland, Australia, the project looks at the servicemen, doctors, nurses, and staff at the Kyoomba Sanatorium, and those who had close connections to this military institution and uncovers a part of local history which has previously been unexplored or forgotten.
Imperial War Museums’ Lives of the First World War
“IWM’s Lives of the First World War tells the stories of individuals from across Britain and the Commonwealth who served in uniform and worked on the home front. This innovative digital project ran from 12 May 2014 to 19 March 2019. From individuals and families, to communities and organisations, more than 160,000 people collaborated to piece together the lives of people who experienced the conflict, through sharing anecdotes and digitising material that has been hidden away in attics until now.” -From the project’s “About” page.
Scarletfinders
Scarletfinders is a wonderful resource for reports on various units of First World War nurses, photos, war diaries, and much more. Learn about the different branches, read up on how to interpret medical records, and discover useful sources to read. You can find the “Report on the Work of the Nursing Staff of the Harvard Unit (No. 22, General Hospital)” here.
