Theory & Archives (The Digital Libraries)
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/ The definitive global archive. It contains thousands of texts ranging from early 19th-century classics to modern insurrectionary theory.
https://libcom.org/A massive resource focused on libertarian communism and anarcho-syndicalism. It has an extensive history section on strikes, worker uprisings, and the Spanish Civil War (CNT-FAI).
https://www.katesharpleylibrary.net/ Focuses on "lost" anarchist history, specifically preserving the voices of syndicalists and class-struggle anarchists.
http://www.spunk.org One of the oldest anarchist archives on the internet. While it looks dated, it holds rare texts from the early 90s underground scene.
Insurrectionary & Contemporary Action
https://itsgoingdown.org/ A digital media platform for revolutionary anarchist movements in North America. It provides frequent updates on strikes, environmental defense, and anti-fascism.
https://actforfree.noblogs.org/ An international site focusing on insurrectionary news and solidarity. It often translates communiqués and reports from groups in Greece, Italy, and Latin America.
https://crimethinc.com/ A decentralized collective known for high-quality visual production and modern insurrectionary theory. They specialize in explaining the how and why of modern protest movements.
https://325.nostate.net/ (Often accessible via mirrors or Tor) A long-standing insurrectionary project that archives texts on anarcho-nihilism and social war.
Anarcho-Syndicalist & Worker Organizing
https://syndicalist.us/ A long-running magazine that provides theory and news specifically from a syndicalist perspective.
https://iwa-ait.org/ The official site of the anarcho-syndicalist international federation. It reports on workplace struggles and general strikes worldwide.
https://www.iww.org/While a formal union, their "Organizing" and "History" sections are foundational for anyone studying the application of syndicalism in North America.
Publishers & Distros
https://www.akpress.org/ The largest anarchist publisher in the world.
https://littleblackcart.com/The go-to source for insurrectionary, egoist, and "anti-civilization" literature.
https://pmpress.org/ Focuses on the intersection of social movements, history, and radical art.
Digital Archives & Free Collections
http://www.librotraficante.com/ Formed specifically to "smuggle" banned books back into communities. They maintain a network of "Underground Libraries" and provide lists of the titles originally banned in Arizona.a customer quote, or to talk about important news.
https://www.chicano.ucla.edu/library/csrc-digital-collections One of the most comprehensive archives in the world, featuring digitized photographs, historical documents, and rare texts.
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/333665127/1739978059 This library specifically curated a collection of books that were part of the Mexican-American Studies program banned by HB 2281.
https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/western-history/chicano-history-collections-are-now-fully-digitized Recently fully digitized its primary sources regarding the Chicano Movement, including the papers of activist Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales.
Specialized Search Engines for Out-of-Print Books
https://www.biblio.com/bookstores/specialists/mexico/783 Features a specific section for bookstores specializing in Mexico, the Southwest, and Chicano/Latino history.
https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblio.com/bookstore/alla-latin-america-libros-musica-arte-santa-fe Based in Santa Fe, they have one of the largest selections of out-of-print Spanish and Chicano titles in the U.S.
https://www.abebooks.com/ A global marketplace where you can find first editions of foundational Chicano texts like Bless Me, Ultima or The Revolt of the Cockroach People.
University Research Collections
https://www.library.ucsb.edu/special-collections/cema/chicano-latino-collections The California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives (CEMA) houses a massive collection of Chicano art, literature, and movement newspapers.
https://lib.asu.edu/collections/chicano Focuses on Latino history in Arizona and the Southwest, including rare books and newspapers dating back to the 19th century.
Advocacy & "Books Unbanned" Initiatives
https://lacountylibrary.org/freedom-to-read/ Offers a "Books Unbanned" digital card for California residents ages 13-18, giving unrestricted access to titles that are frequently challenged.
https://pen.org/books-that-explore-cultural-heritage-removed-from-school-shelves/ While not a library itself, it provides a comprehensive list of titles being removed from schools, which you can use as a checklist for your research.
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