Use keywords to search for primary source material. Combine common primary source keywords with your research topic.
For example: "Rosa Parks" AND "diary"
or....
A primary source is a document which was written or created during the time period being researched. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
Adapted from Murray State University's History libguide.
View documents, photographs, letters, newspaper articles, censuses and other primary sources related to Indigenous Peoples of North America. Includes some historic short movies. Citations provided.
Search for a specific topic, browse images, read historic books and newspapers, or dig into specific collections related to all aspects of slavery including abolition, the legal, personal, and economic aspects of the slave system, emancipation in the U.S., Latin American, the Caribbean and other parts of the world. Citations provided.
Content from history periodicals including primary sources, photos, maps, videos, and biographies. Works are divided into two main categories: US History and World History. A great place to dig deep into historical topics. Citations provided.