Researching Shakerism in Scholarly Periodicals

Much of the scholarly literature on Shakerism is to be found only in periodicals. To gain access to this literature, it is necessary to consult the appropriate periodical indexes:

Index to Religious Periodical Literature. Chicago: American Theological Library Association, 1949-1976). *RS-ZA 78-1431.

Religion Index One: Periodicals. Chicago: American Theological Library Association, 1977- . *RS-ZA 78-1432.

A related aid is Religion Index Two: Multi-Author Works. (Chicago: American Theological Library Association, 1970- . *RS-ZA 82-744.

Researchers in Shakerism are also advised to consult various other printed and online periodical indexes available in the General Research Division; especially appropriate are America: History and Life; Humanities Index; Social Sciences Index; Art Index and Religion Indexes.

Those pursuing advanced work in this field may wish to consult the Library's manuscript holdings on Shakers and Shakerism in the Manuscripts and Archives Division; permission to use these materials is granted only by the Special Collections Office, Room 316.