Library of Congress
"American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to
written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images,
prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It
is a digital record of American history and creativity. These
materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other
institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas
that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for
education and lifelong learning."