Library Guides: HIST 330: Primary Sources

Conducting Primary Research

Databases listed below can be used to identify a primary source. A more comprehensive list of primary source databases can be found on the SU Libraries A to Z Databases page for History resources.

America's Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Search and browse American newspapers published across three centuries.
Archives Unbound This link opens in a new window
Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of college & university scholars & students.
Chronicling America This link opens in a new window
Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1770-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.
American Historical Periodicals (American Antiquarian Society). This link opens in a new window
The collection offers a highly comprehensive documentary history of the American experience spanning four centuries, with multiple perspectives on the thought, culture, and society of North America. The database presents primary source materials on a variety of disciplines including agriculture, business, history, literature, women's studies, fashion and music.