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HIST 105 - US History to 1877 - Dr. Paul Grady: Finding Primary Sources

This guide provides a basic introduction to reference sources and how to find them using the library's online catalog. It also covers databases that provide information on topics pertaining to history.

Primary Sources LibGuide

A separate LibGuide for Primary Sources has been developed for use by all students in History, and has a wealth of information on the various types of sources that can be considered primary, what makes a source credible, and suggested websites and databases that contain a wide variety of primary source materials.  That guide can be accessed through the Library's home page via the Library Guides button on the left-hand menu, or directly by using the link below.  

Primary Sources