Primary sources are materials which provide first-hand evidence of an event, a social movement, or daily life in a particular time and place. Common examples of primary sources are letters, diaries, photographs, and oral history interviews. Depending on your research context, primary sources might also include newspaper articles, data, laws, treaties, or other legal documents.
The following are databases and sites with primary documents. They are presented alphabetically within each section - make sure to glance through them all and read the summaries of what they contain.
The library has many other primary source databases, which I encourage you to look through: A-Z List of Primary Source Databases
Use the Subject drop-down menu to find collections related to your topic.
You can get to the Database list from the library's homepage by following these directions:
Quality primary sources exist on the internet. Look for materials and collections digitized and shared by: