September 11, 2001

Major Collections

September 11 Web Archive

This archive is a collaboration between the Library of Congress, the Internet Archive and webArchivist.org. The collection contains more than 5 terabytes of data gathered from September 11, 2001 to the present, from thousands of government and military web sites, charitable organizations, business and corporate, national and international news sites, web portals like Yahoo!, advocacy and special interest web sites, educational, religious and professional associations and individual or volunteer websites. The archive can be searched by keyword, browsed by category, or searched by URL (for example, to see all pages from cnn.com in the archives). See also Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress, the website for an exhibit which featured prints, photographs, children's drawings, poems, eye-witness accounts and personal reactions, headlines, books, magazines, songs, maps, videotapes and films added to the Library's collections in its American Folklife Center, Geography and Map Division, Area Studies/Oversees Offices and various other divisions of the Library.

The September 11 Digital Archive

A partnership with the Library of Congress, the American Red Cross Museum, and the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, this archive offers personal stories and e-mail related to September 11, collections of still and moving images (photos, art, videos, animation...), audiorecordings of voices on September 11 experiences, documents such as fliers, reports and interviews, a portal to other websites about September 11 and a collection of "9/11 FAQs."

America's War Against Terrorism

From the University of Michigan Library's Documents Center, this large collection of links offers information on many aspects of the September 11th attack and its aftermath. Topics include specific countries and terrorists, trials, New York, the economic impact of the attacks, psychological causes, psychological effects, public opinion, refugees, the shadow government, victims, the airlines, the Arab world, Arab Americans, the 9/11 Commission and many, many more. Categories recently added include terrorism suspects and prosecution, counterterrorism activities and issues, previous attacks, post September 11 attacks and background research on topics such as the Arab world, Arab-Israeli conflict, laws and regulations and staticstics.

Librarians' Index to the Internet - September 11 and Beyond

An excellent collection of links to websites on many topics related to the September 11 attack and its aftermath. Topics include: The economic impact, environmental impact and cleanup, first person accounts, artistic, literary and musical responses, rumors & hoaxes, post-September 11 censorship and freedom of information, the architecture of the WTC towers, rebuilding lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center, and also Afghanistan, Afghan women, peace & nonviolence, the Taliban, terrorism, and much, much more. Sites were selected by librarians around the United States, and each item is annotated.

Background Information

CQ Press - Recent Terrorism Events: Background & Context

This website provides material from a variety of CQ Press sources including encyclopedia articles on the political and religious history of Afghanistan, on the Clinton administration's strikes on Osama bin Laden and on concepts such as War and Religion and Jihad; three issues of The CQ Researcher offering in-depth studies on Combating Terrorism, Islamic Fundamentalism and the Middle East Conflict; and more.

CNN Special Report: War Against Terror

A collection of news stories, photos and video, and other information on the World Trade Center Attack, its victims, the ongoing war against terrorism, preparedness of U.S. cities, Afghanistan, Bin Laden, anthrax and more. Viewers can post a tribute to an online memorial in honor of a victim.

BBC In Depth Report: War on Terror

Outstanding collection from the British Broadcasting Corporation. In addition to news stories, analysis and feature articles, includes photographs, audio and video clips. Offers fact files on Bin Laden, Afghan power brokers, ongoing investigations, and military forces, information and analysis on security concerns, rebuilding Afghanistan, and Afghanistan's civilian death toll. A "Background" section offers information on the Taliban, jihad, the Northern Alliance, Afghanistan's tribal groups and more. Also includes profiles of "key players" (General Pervez Musharraf, Mullah Mohammed Omar, etc.) and eyewitness and survivor accounts from the World Trade Center attack.

BBC In Depth Report: Investigating Al Qaeda

Offers a timeline showing the history of Osama Bin Laden's network and attacks linked to it, a "Who's Who" of key suspects in the Al Qaeda network, and additional in-depth reports on the money trail, "America's Day of Terror," and "September 11 in Context," and numerous BBC news stories, TV and radio reports on related topics.

The New Yorker: September 11, 2001

A collection of many of The New Yorker articles and commentaries on the terrorist attacks, their possible causes and background, and their aftermath. Also includes related articles from the magazine's archives.

Terrorism

Questions and answers, articles, statistics, and background on terrorism and terrorist groups around the world.

War & Peace

This library web page offers links to information on war, the military, terrorism, peace, arms control and related topics.

Islam, South Central Asia, Middle Eastern Cultures & Arab-Americans

Islam: Empire of Faith

PBS program on the religion of Islam and Islamic culture (art, literature, architecture, etc). Includes historical timeline and profiles of Muhammed, Saladin and other important figures in Islam as well as educational lessons to accompany the PBS film Islam: Empire of Faith.

Exploring Religions - Islam

Information on various aspects of Islam, including religious and political organization, view of the cosmos, days of worship, the calendar, sacred texts and tales, and Islamic observances of the life cycle. The site also offers maps, a glossary of terms, a timeline and links to related websites.

Internet Islamic History Sourcebook

From History professor Paul Halsall, an extensive collection of public domain documents and links to other websites on many aspects of Islam, beginning with the pre-Islamic Arab world. Topics include history and politics, Islamic faith and theology, women in Islam, gender and sexuality in classical Islam, interactions with the West, Islamic nationalism and the Islamic world since 1945.

The Koran

An electronically scanned version of M. H. Shakir's translation of the Holy Qur'an, as published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Inc.

Britannica Online searches (SRJC students and staff only):

Numerous articles and websites on:   Islam,   Afghanistan,   Pakistan (Off campus? Go to the SRJC Library's Britannica page and click the "Off Campus" link for Britannica.)

UNESCO and Afghanistan

A wealth of press releases and UN publications offering background information on conditions in Afghanistan

Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)

RAWA is a political/social organization of Afghan women struggling for peace, freedom, democracy and women's rights. Their website offers a glossary of terms, information on RAWA and its views, reports from Afghanistan, a photo gallery depicting conditions in Afghanistan and information on the situation for Afghan women and girls. (NOTE: Many photos are disturbing.)

The Middle East Information Network

From a Boston based group dedicated to providing accurate and comprehensive information about the Middle East. Topics cover countries, religion, news, education and business.

Internet Resources in Middle Eastern Studies

A guide to UCLA Library collections and Internet resources. Click on the name of a country or a topic for links to relevant websites.

100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide

Offers information on the origins, languages, demographics, family, customs, religion and politics of Arab Americans as well as related terminology. Also addresses specific stereotypes (Are Arabs oil-rich? Do Arabs come from the desert? What is an Islamic fundamentalist? etc.).

News Reports

Yahoo! Terrorism News Stories and Related Web Sites

Yahoo's very large collection of links to news stories, editorials, feature articles, audio and video clips, photos, eyewitness accounts and related websites.

General News Sources

Links to library databases, broadcast news services, news magazines, opinion pages and the alternative press.

International Newspapers

Read about the September 11 attacks and their aftermath as well as the world fight against terrorism from the perspective of other countries around the world.

Al-Jazeera.Net - English

News on Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries, from one of the most popular news sources in the Arab World. Also includes news on the economy, culture, science and technology.

News Sources: South Central Asia

Links to newspapers, news media and other news sources by country, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Google News

Google's links to numerous U.S. and international news sources, including selected U.S. government websites.

Photos

Time Magazine Photo Essays

After September 11: Images from Ground Zero

Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz from an exhibit in the Museum of the City of New York

BBC - America's Day of Terror in Pictures

Twenty photos taken around the time of the attacks.

BBC - The Year in Pictures

Pictures by some of the world's best photographers, divided into three separate galleries: "Ground Zero," "Afghanistan," and "Reactions."

9.11 moments - response to september 11

34 short videos "which capture timely and heartfelt reactions to the tragedy."

911 Digital Archive Image Repository

Yahoo! News Photos: September 11, 2001

Google image search #1

Google Image Search #2 (World Trade Center)

Google Image Search #3 (Pentagon)

Response

PBS - The Response After the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

News and information from the Public Broadcasting System's Online News Hour. Includes a special report on Afghanistan, its history, and rebuilding, a photo essay on New York City's recovery, full coverage of the September 11 attacks and a set of resources for teachers, as well as ongoing news reports and audio clips.

Legislation Related to the Attack of September 11, 2001

From the Library of Congress, links to the full text and information about bills and joint resolutions which have been signed into law since September 11 as well as other approved resolutions and legislation with and without floor action.

OMB Watch: Access to Government Information Post September 11

Discussion of what has happened to public access to government information since September 11 from OMBWatch, a group which tracks what has been removed from U.S. government websites.

Caught in the Crossfire (PBS)

Follow the lives of three diverse Arab Americans living in New York City as they struggle to negotiate life in a changed America.

Frontline: Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero (PBS)

"What did America see on September 11? And how did it affect our notions of God, of evil, and of the potential for darkness within religion itself?"

Special Coverage: War on Terrorism

From FindLaw.com, links to news and commentary, many court cases, documents, relevant laws and other related websites.

America Responds (PBS)

From the Public Broadcasting System, ongoing news coverage, information and recordings from a number of regular PBS programs. Features of note: Journalist Bill Moyers speaks with guests from the humanities and faith communities, a NOVA program on Bioterror, Bill Moyers program on death, a Frontline program on the decades-old reasons why America is now a target, and resources for parents and educators.

America Responds (FirstGov.gov)

From FirstGov, the gateway to U.S. Federal Government websites and information: tips on how to protect yourself from anthrax and bioterrorism, mail precautions and updates, environmental quality updates, advice concerning post September 11 scams and frauds, what to do about civil rights violations, a lengthy list of ways to help your country, information for victims and families, ways to offer support to victims and families, travel tips and information on mental health assistance.

September 11: Bearing Witness to History

From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, this site embodies the best efforts of [the museum] staff ... to document and preserve a wide range of stories about September 11." The museum collection, a work in progress, includes a variety of objects related to the September 11 attacks (photographs, the cell phone used by Mayor Giuliani, personal objects recovered from the World Trade Center, crushed file cabinets, cars, etc.) as well as audio recordings from the museum's curators and people who have submitted their stories.

9/11 Report - Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S. Rept. 107-351 and H. Rept. 107-792

In February 2002, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence agreed to conduct a Joint Inquiry into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the terrorist attacks perpetrated against our nation on September 11, 2001. This report (available as both S. Rept. 107-351 and H. Rept. 107-792) consists of 832 pages that presents the joint inquiry's findings and conclusions, an accompanying narrative, and a series of recommendations. The FullReport (5.51MB, 858 pages) is available as a single file, however, the files have also been broken down into smaller parts, based on the table of contents.

Compensation

Compensation for Losses from the 9/11 Attack

" This monograph examines the benefits received by those who were killed or seriously injured on 9/11 and the benefits provided to individuals and businesses in New York City that suffered losses from the attack on the World Trade Center. The authors examine the performance of the compensation system ? insurance, tort, government programs, and charity ? in responding to the losses stemming from 9/11. "

Memorials and Forums

September 11: A Memorial (CNN)

A place for readers to build a living memorial to those who died in the September 11 attacks. Tributes can be viewed by name, age, employer, home city or location on September 11.

America Remembers September 11, 2001

Obituaries and tributes to those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks. Visitors may post their own tributes, comments, stories and photos of the events.

09-11-2001 - Wall of Americans.com

Includes slide shows and music as well as the virtual memorial wall where visitors can post photos and memories or tributes.

Internet Remembrance Campaign - Memory Quilt

Includes memories and responses from people around the world.

Related Topics

Anthrax

Center for Disease Control:

Anthrax

CDC Guidelines: How to Handle Anthrax and Other Biological Agent Threats

CNN Timeline: Anthrax Through the Ages

Flight Risk

Information on the airport security system in the United States, previous warnings about lax security, a comparison of the system in the U.S. to Western Europe's and a look at various solutions being proposed to improve airport security.

Years Later

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911 Five Years Later (CNN Special Report)

Includes stories and images on life since the attacks, the hunt for terrorists and remembering 9/11. On Monday, September 11, 2006, CNN Pipeline will stream CNN's coverage of September 11, 2001 in real time as it happened that day free.

Sept. 11: Five Years Later (New York Times)

A collection of stories and multimedia about life in New York City since the terrorist attacks covers civil liberties, workplace jitters and other remaining fears, religious bias, museums and monuments related to the attacks, and more. Readers may post comments on how their lives have changed since the attacks.

11 September: Five Years On (BBC)

News, analysis and opinion on the continuing "war on terror" and on how 9/11 affected the United States, the world economy, New York City and more.

Sept. 11: Five Years Later (PBS)

News reports, an open forum ("How has September 11 Affected You?"), an interactive timeline which connects dates and events, stories on environmental and health consequences, "Reflections from Generation Next" (those who were in high school and college at the time of the attacks) and more.

Radio Stories from National Public Radio (NPR)

Listen online to assorted stories including Stories from September 11: Wives, Mothers, Daughters (part of the StoryCorps Project), Sept. 11 Events Altered Lives, Moving On or Not: Five Years After September 11, What If September 11 Had Never Happened?, and others.

America Remembers (CNN)

September 11 - A Nation Remembers (Time)

Documentos (El Mundo)