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U.S. History II - Thurlow: Primary Sources

What counts as a primary source?

Primary Sources

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PRIMARY SOURCE PRINT BOOKS IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

We have an amazing selection of primary source books and sets. To find these materials use the keywords primary sources along with your topic. For example,  civil war primary sources or dust bowl primary sources.

Abc-Clio Primary Sources

This database calls their primary sources "Documents."

library linkSearch all resources in the Library
  • Select "Advanced Search" in the upper right corner, or scroll down to Library icon  
  • Select to search 1) all documents, or 2) by type  (speech, letter, quote)
  • Select the time period to narrow search results

Library of Congress Primary Sources

Infobase - Primary Sources

SEARCH TIPS
  • Choose the History database that best fits your topic in American History
  • Enter a topic or key word(s) into the search box for best results.
  • "Narrow Results" from right column
  • From above choose PRIMARY SOURCES

Issues & Controversies Primary Sources

ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES SEARCH & CITATION TIPS
SEARCH TIPS
  • Search by Subject or ERA for best results
  • Choose your topic
  • Left column for article parts and Primary Sources

Salem Press (RPL)

Find a document by searching by Era.

Each document contains: Overview, Defining Moment, Author Biography, Historical Document, Document Analysis, and Essential Themes.

Choose from American or World History

The actual document is not included in these entries but the following analysis is provided: Overview, Context, Timeline, About the Author, Explanation and Analysis, Audience, and Impact.

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