Guides: Communication and Media Studies: Media & Film Resources

Media Archives

American Archive of Public Broadcasting
A collection of historic public television and radio programs that reflect America's cultural and civic heritage.
Internet Archive - News & Public Affairs
Multiple collections of materials relating to news, media, and public affairs.
Media History Digital Library
International collection of books, magazines, and other resources from the histories of film, broadcasting, and recorded sound.

From Duke University Libraries' Digital Collections

Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850-1920
Over 3,300 advertising items and publications illustrating the rise of consumer culture and the birth of a professionalized advertising industry in the United States.
Ad*Access: 1911-1955
U.S. and Canadian advertisements covering five product categories - Beauty and Hygiene, Radio, Television, Transportation, and World War II propaganda.
AdViews: 1950s-1980s
Thousands of television commercials created or collected by the D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles (DMB&B) advertising agency.

Projectr

A curated collection of acclaimed movies, archival restorations, and award-winning documentaries from around the world.
Films on Demand
A streaming video platform with thousands of documentaries, educational films and news reels. Content from Films on Demand can be shown in the classroom setting and linked in your Canvas course.
Kanopy
Kanopy includes documentaries and feature films. All videos provided through the Kanopy streaming video platform have public performance rights.