The University of Manchester has compiled an archive of Iranian publications available to researchers and scholars studying Iranian issues. According to the university library's website, Middle Eastern studies at this university have a history of over one hundred and fifty years, with the Iran section gaining a 'special status since the late 19th century.' The preparation of this online archive is 'to facilitate the work of students, professors, and researchers engaged in contemporary Iranian history.' The goal is to provide easy access for researchers to the historical events recorded in these publications. The university library's website states that 'these newspapers and magazines provide a unique insight into the details of contemporary Iranian history, including the August 1953 coup, the Islamic Revolution, and the reformist movements from 1999 to 2012.' The University of Manchester, regarding the reason for collecting this digital archive, noted that even universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and SOAS, known for their Middle Eastern studies programs, do not have a comprehensive archive of Iranian articles and publications. 'Iranian researchers who need access to Persian-language publications are forced to travel to Iran, the United States, or other European countries to find the necessary resources in other libraries or personal collections.' The University of Manchester has announced that this project aims to eliminate the existing gap in resources related to Iranian studies in the UK. This digital archive contains rare or unique editions of magazines that have not been seen outside Iran until now. Currently, the archive includes 23 Iranian magazines and newspapers (over 12,000 pages) available on the University of Manchester library's website. Among these publications are 165 issues of Ayandegan, 150 issues of Rastakhiz, 16 issues of the newspaper Ahangar, two volumes of Tehran Mosavar, and ten volumes of the newspaper Kayhan. All publications from this project are freely available to the public on the University of Manchester's website.
Online Archive of Iranian Publications at the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has launched an online archive of Iranian publications to support research in contemporary Iranian history. This initiative aims to provide easier access to historical resources that are often difficult to obtain, especially for scholars outside of Iran. The archive includes rare editions and is freely available to the public.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The University of Manchester has launched an online archive of Iranian publications to facilitate research on contemporary Iranian history. This archive provides access to rare publications that are often difficult to obtain, especially for scholars outside of Iran.
- The archive includes over 12,000 pages from 23 Iranian magazines and newspapers.
- Publications cover significant historical events such as the 1953 coup and the Islamic Revolution.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Access to historical publications on Iran has been limited, particularly for scholars outside the country. This archive aims to bridge that gap.
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